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Black Hawk Heavy Lift

Construction
  • 4141 N Memorial Dr, Tulsa, OK
  • Since 1987
  • Family-owned
  • NAICS 23
Company websiteblackhawkheavylift.comFind on LinkedInSearch LinkedIn for this company
Estimated valueLow confidence
$459K
$108Klikely range$877K
About 1.9× its yearly profit, typical for a company this size in its industry.
Revenue
$2.4M
a year
Profit (EBITDA)
$242K
10% of revenue
Employees
—
not reported
Leadership
Roger Hardesty
Owner · source · confirmed by 2 sources
Some signs of a sale
Has a management team. Someone besides the owner runs part of the business, which buyers pay more for.

How we got $459K

Based on typical figures for its industry (2022 Economic Census), not its own records.

A typical construction business in Oklahoma$2.4M
Revenue$2.4M
× 10% profit margin$242K
× 1.9 sale multiple = value$459K

· Own this business? Correct these figures

What we know

No PPP loan
No 401(k) filing
No reported financials
Company website
Owner named

Signs of a sale Some signs of a sale

  • In business 39 years (since 1987)
  • Founder still runs it after 39 years
  • Family in the business (Connor Hardesty, Vice President)

From public records and the company's website, not a statement that it's for sale.

What they do

Black Hawk Heavy Lift, a division of United States Aviation Co based at Tulsa International Airport in Tulsa, Oklahoma, provides helicopter heavy lift and sling load services using UH-60A Blackhawk helicopters for construction, long-line, research and development, disaster relief, and aerial photography needs.

Products & services
Helicopter heavy lift servicesLongline/sling load workFuel and Water Tank SupportTrusses and External LoadsRoof Top InstallationGeneral ConstructionGenerator PlacementChairlift and Concrete Pole InstallationPipeline PlacementAirlift Cargo TransportDisaster ReliefResearch and Development
Markets served
constructionlong-lineresearch and developmentdisaster reliefaerial photographytower constructiontransmission line constructionHVAC placement
Service area
United Statesacross the globeCanadaSouth PacificTulsa, Oklahoma
Certifications
FAA Rotorcraft External Load Operating Certificate FAR Part 133 #1USL530OPlatinum rating from ARG/USWingman certification from WyvernIS-BAO (International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations)

From the company's website. Industry: Construction.

Compared with similar businesses nearby

BusinessEst. revenueEst. profitDistance
Black Hawk Heavy Lift
this business
$2.4M$242K—
EATON INDUSTRIAL COATINGS LLC
Tulsa · 15 employees
$5.4M$575K1.2 mi
FACILITYCARE SERVICES LLC
Tulsa · 14 employees
$3.9M$408K1.6 mi
LIGHTHOUSE ELECTRIC LLC
Tulsa · 101 employees
$37.0M$3.2M1.7 mi
CALEMA LLC
Tulsa
$9.5M$887K1.7 mi
Atg
Tulsa
$2.0M$252K1.8 mi
Barton Construction Company, Inc.
Tulsa
$2.0M$252K1.8 mi

The full calculation

Figures are shown toward the upper part of their range rather than at its middle.

Brought up to date assuming revenue has grown 8% a year since 2020, when the PPP figures were reported; included above.

Estimated value = EBITDA × typical sale multiple$459K
Multiple for this size and industry1.9×
Value range$108K – $877K

This business has no PPP loan on record, so there is no business-specific data. The figures are the typical estimated revenue of Construction businesses in our Oklahoma data: the middle value, with the range covering the middle half of those businesses. EBITDA applies the industry margin (10%). Treat these as a rough guide.

Revenue range$718K – $3.9M
EBITDA range$71K – $385K
Industry (NAICS)Construction (23)

EBITDA margin: from IRS tax returns of S corporations in this industry (2019–2022), adjusted for company size: smaller companies typically run higher margins. EBITDA here is after owners' salaries.

Benchmarks: US Economic Census 2022, OK. These are statistical estimates, not reported financials. Listing details come from Overture Maps open data. Full methodology

History & advisors

Founded 1987 by Roger HardestyFamily-owned
“Inspired by a love of flying, Roger Hardesty founded United States Aviation in 1987 and today, the Hardesty Family owns and operates one of the country's premier independent Fixed Base Operator (FBO) facilities, private aircraft charter companies and Black Hawk helicopter heavy lift businesses in the country.”

From the company's own website and public filings (DOL Form 5500, IRS Form 990, SBA). Roles are as stated there and may be out of date.

Public records

Matched to this business by name and address from public government data; a match can occasionally be wrong.

About Black Hawk Heavy Lift

Black Hawk Heavy Lift is a family-owned construction company in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in business since 1987. It is owned by Roger Hardesty. Its estimated annual revenue is about $2.4M, with roughly $242K of EBITDA. Its estimated business value is $459K (likely range $108K–$877K).

Common questions

Who owns Black Hawk Heavy Lift?
Black Hawk Heavy Lift is owned by Roger Hardesty, according to public sources such as the company's website or filings.
How much revenue does Black Hawk Heavy Lift make?
SeeBITDA estimates Black Hawk Heavy Lift's annual revenue at about $2.4M (likely between $718K and $3.9M), based on public records such as its PPP loan and retirement-plan filings, brought up to 2026.
What is Black Hawk Heavy Lift worth?
About $459K, roughly 1.9× its estimated EBITDA of $242K, typical for a construction company its size. Likely range: $108K–$877K.
When was Black Hawk Heavy Lift founded?
Black Hawk Heavy Lift has been in business since 1987.