Why You Should Hire an Aircraft Charter and Management Specialist
The nature of Part 135 charter which an aircraft
charter and management specialist performs is highly specialized. Due to the complex
nature of their requirements, aircraft owners select an aircraft management
company with high levels of service and comparable experience to the owner’s
mission profile.
Aviation
consultants working in this area should also have experience with different
kinds of aviation asset owners such as individual owners, corporations, private
equity firms, financial institutions, and family offices.
We will discuss the key points to focus on while
choosing an aircraft charter and management specialist.
Expertise: The
chosen management company should have the capability to provide a list of their
Operations Specifications or OPSPECS, which help in gauging their capabilities
as a service provider.
Experience: This is
the most important factor while choosing a specialist in aircraft
charter and management. References from the past companies play a huge role
in this regard.
Clients: Most of
the organizations and the individual aircraft owners maintain strict privacy
but the names of some of the clients may be disclosed and use as references. An
Aircraft Charter and Management (ACM)
operator should be capable of providing the profile of their clients.
Safety Ratings: Many well-known organizations publish ratings
for air charter and management or ACM companies based upon the safety standards
they maintain. These agencies conduct audits of the air carriers they rate.
Value Proposition: Many asset owners do not have the requisite
management infrastructure to manage corporate aircraft effectively. The value
proposition for engaging an aviation management
company is to have proper control over the operations and increase
transparency and efficiency.
Success: Owners taking
advantage of a professional aircraft and
management service receive a detailed monthly summary related to every
flight, every maintenance action and all aircraft related revenues and expenses.
As the owner, you will receive all information related to your aircraft
operations in a timely and efficient manner and format your prescribe.
There are plenty of aviation management companies that
can also offer related services like FBO
management or fixed base operation management, aviation MRO management services and much more.
Services
Some of the services offered by the chosen companies
should include the following, to make them a premier choice:
1. Maintenance, repair, and overhaul
2. Aircraft on ground or AOG support
3. Aftermarket installations
4. Factory authorized service centres
5. Engine and APU overhaul and repair
6. Interior refurbishment
The relationship between an asset owner and the
management company is closer than the traditional supplier and customer
relationship. You should therefore feel comfortable with the professional
management company you choose.
slevesque@aviationinfrastructure.com to discuss your specific competitive situation.
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