When choosing an aircraft management company to take care of your needs, here are some things to keep in mind…

How long has the company been in business?

• In an aviation services capacity?
• As an air charter operator? (If you plan to add your aircraft to a charter certificate)
  • What is the Company Name and Certificate Number on the FAA commercial air carrier certificate?

How many aircraft does the company currently manage?

• Manage Only
• Manage & charter

How many pilots do they currently have?

What experience do their crews have?

• What is the minimum flight times per pilot for hiring?
  • Captain
  • First Officer
• Do they use FAA Part 142 training schools?
• How often do the crews attend re-current training?
• Is this training schedule above and beyond the minimum training requirements established by the FAA?

Safety and Security

• What is their safety record?
  • Have they had any aircraft accidents or incidents?
  • If so, what measures have you implemented to ensure increased safety?
• Have they been audited by an independent third-party organization (e.g., Wyvern, ARG/US)?
• What were the audit findings?

Aircraft Maintenance

• Who maintains their fleet?
• Under which programs are the aircraft maintained (CAMP, AAIP, factory maintenance program, other program)?

Customer Service

• Do the crews and other employees receive customer service training?
• Is there someone available 24 hours/day, seven days/week for making or changing flight reservations?

Savings & Discounts Offered

• Does the management company receive substantial fleet discounts management costs such as insurance, maintenance, parts, fuel, pilot training, etc.?
• Discounts: What are the levels of discounts offered? Are they passed on 100% to the aircraft owner?