Aircraft Management

Professional support for aircraft ownership and operations

Aircraft management companies can coordinate the operational, technical and administrative responsibilities associated with an aircraft. The scope may range from selected support services to complete management of crews, scheduling, maintenance, compliance and owner reporting.

Common aircraft management services

• Crew recruitment, training and administration
• Flight scheduling and trip coordination
• Maintenance planning and vendor oversight
• Safety, compliance and operational documentation
• Budgeting, invoices and owner reporting
• Hangar, insurance and supplier coordination

Define responsibilities clearly

The management agreement should explain authority, approvals, service scope, fees, expense handling, reporting, insurance, personnel responsibilities and termination terms. Owners should understand which decisions remain under their direct control.

Compare management companies

Review experience with the aircraft type, geographic reach, communication standards, safety approach, financial transparency and available support. Ask how the company handles urgent maintenance, crew changes and irregular operations.

Use BizJetB2B directory listings to research aircraft-management companies. Legal, tax, regulatory and operational arrangements should be reviewed by qualified advisers.