Aircraft Management Services
Manage aircraft for owners handling all operations and maintenance
Overview
Aircraft management companies charge $3,000-$15,000 monthly per aircraft plus flight operations fees.
Managing 10-40 aircraft generates $500,000-$2,500,000 annually with 50-70% margins.
In 2025, aircraft owners need professional management handling all aspects.
Services include scheduling and dispatch, pilot hiring and management, maintenance coordination, hangar and storage, regulatory compliance, charter revenue generation, and financial reporting.
Successful management companies provide turn-key aircraft ownership, reduce owner costs through charter revenue, maintain excellent safety records, employ professional staff, and build trust with owners.
Can offset costs through charter operations.
Marketing through aircraft brokers, FBOs, wealthy individuals, and corporations.
Required Skills
- Aviation Operations
- Part 91/135 Regulations
- Business Management
- Pilot Management
- Client Relations
- Financial Management
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Recurring monthly management fees
- Can manage multiple aircraft
- Charter revenue supplements income
- Professional service to affluent clients
- Growing fractional ownership market
Cons
- Need aviation operations expertise
- Liability managing valuable aircraft
- Part 135 certification if doing charter
- Long sales cycle with aircraft owners
- Must maintain safety and compliance
How to Get Started
- Build aviation operations experience
- Develop aircraft management services
- Get Part 135 if offering charter revenue
- Market to aircraft owners and buyers
- Provide comprehensive management services
- Build pilot and maintenance networks
- Grow by managing multiple aircraft
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