Aviation Consulting Services
Provide aviation consulting for businesses and aircraft owners
Overview
Aviation consultants charge $150-$400 per hour.
Serving 20-60 clients annually generates $200,000-$800,000 annually with 85-95% margins.
In 2025, businesses and owners need aviation expertise for aircraft acquisition, operations, and compliance.
Services include aircraft acquisition consulting, pre-buy inspections and evaluation, aviation department setup, Part 91 operations consulting, regulatory compliance, and aircraft selection.
Successful aviation consultants have extensive industry experience, understand aircraft operations and regulations, provide unbiased advice, save clients significant money, and build reputation through client success.
Can specialize in aircraft acquisition or operations.
Marketing through business networks, aircraft brokers, FBOs, and referrals.
Required Skills
- Aviation Operations Expertise
- Aircraft Evaluation
- FAA Regulations
- Business Consulting
- Financial Analysis
- Client Relations
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Very low overhead business
- High hourly consulting rates
- Flexible schedule and remote work
- Can work from anywhere
- Leverage aviation expertise
Cons
- Need extensive aviation experience
- Building clientele takes time
- Project-based income (irregular)
- Liability for advice provided
- Must stay current with regulations
How to Get Started
- Build extensive aviation industry experience
- Develop aviation consulting services
- Set consulting rates and services
- Market to businesses and aircraft buyers
- Provide valuable unbiased advice
- Build reputation through client success
- Expand through referrals and network
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