Owning an aircraft can be a daunting task. Utilizing a management company reduces stress, removes all the guesswork, and eases the logistical burden. A management company brings with it years of experience, reduced operating costs, relationships in the industry and specialized teams.   Aircraft ownership is meant to be a frictionless, life enhancing experience- a management company ensures you can realize the full benefit of ownership by handling all day to day and behind the scenes work.

Choosing a management company is an important decision as they will be largely responsible for your ownership experience. The first step would be to identify your goals as an aircraft owner. What are my travel needs? What services do I require from my aircraft management company? Do I want to have my aircraft placed on a charter certificate?  Management companies that have experience owning and operating aircraft is a plus as they can draw on real world experience to keep you safe and stress free

The care your aircraft receives is obviously an important aspect of deciding which aircraft management company will be the right fit. Aircraft management companies with in- house maintenance departments provide the ultimate peace of mind for you as the owner. Knowing that the work is completed efficiently and correctly reduces costs and downtime to maximize your use and enjoyment of the aircraft.

This varies from company to company, but a common thread is having dedicated scheduling and dispatching personnel on the management team. This ensures itineraries are correct, FBOs are aware of the aircraft’s arrival and departure times, catering, hotels and rental cars are set up, and most importantly everything is relayed to the passengers in a timely organized manner.

Aircraft management fees are flexible and depend on many different factors. There are turnkey solutions that handle all the operational and maintenance aspects and charter management companies that only take care of the booking and chartering procedures. Costs vary on a case-by-case basis as there are different levels to aircraft management, most of them being personalized solutions.

An important question to ask any management company is the safety system they have in place. All aircraft management companies must meet FAA safety regulations. It is important to find out any additional safety precautions set forth to ensure they align with your goals. Flight Solutions goes above and beyond the FAA safety regulations because we are dedicated to the safety of you, your aircraft, and our employees.

This is a question you must ask yourself before choosing a management company. There are different packages to choose from with varying levels of service. This can range from very basic hangar and fueling agreements to a full service complete turnkey management solution.

Most trustworthy aircraft management companies provide a transparent reporting platform. This will show maintenance, operating, and fixed / variable costs. The billing can be done at a monthly rate, or a per trip invoice system.

A management company considering your long-term travel needs is crucial. If you are planning to upgrade aircraft or make any significant changes a management company should be there to guide your decision-making process and facilitate any transactions