Why
should I own an aircraft?
Your company spends hundreds of thousands
of dollars annually to charter aircraft.
You are a corporate executive who needs
to travel regularly, but on your own schedule.
You are looking for a long term investment,
earning revenue from chartering the aircraft.
Whatever the reason, your foremost concern
is probably the company finances and the
ability to justify the expense of owning
and operating a business jet. Utilizing
the services of a professional management
company is a sure safeguard against making
a misinformed and expensive mistake.
What type of
aircraft best suits my needs?
Like most modes of transportation, aircraft
come in many different sizes, speeds,
non-stop ranges, and levels of luxury.
Consumers in the aircraft market need
to perform a thorough analysis of their
actual needs before a decision can be
made as to which type aircraft best meets
your needs. Without careful consideration
and professional assistance, a buyer may
spend too much on something they don't
need or spend too little and not be able
to meet their company's needs. In the
25 years that Executive Fliteways has
been in business, we have purchased numerous
aircraft on the behalf of management clients.
There are many pitfalls that may be encountered
in the course of selecting and purchasing
an aircraft. Our expertise will guide
you around these pitfalls and enable you
to purchase the perfect aircraft according
to your needs.
Should I hire
a pilot to manage my aircraft?
If you needed open heart surgery you wouldn't
have a hospital administrator perform
the operation nor would you ask the heart
surgeon to manage the hospital. The same
holds true for aviation. To be a successful
pilot requires many varied skills not
all of which lend themselves to the efficient
management of a multi-million dollar asset.
Executive Fliteways, an established aircraft
management company, employs the specialized
personnel required to expertly and efficiently
manage your aircraft.
What do I do once
I own an aircraft?
Some aircraft owners want their aircraft
used exclusively for their personal and/or
business travel. Some aircraft owners
allow the aircraft to be chartered out
to generate revenue to offset some of
the aircraft operating expenses. In such
cases, Executive Fliteways will certify
the aircraft for commercial charter operations
and, with your permission, organize such
charters to generate a significant amount
of revenue that helps defray the cost
of ownership. We provide the aircraft
owner with a monthly management report
and operational cost analysis.
Where can I find
a maintenance crew?
Executive Fliteways employs a full time
staff of 15 maintenance technicians and
managers to provide both scheduled and
unscheduled maintenance for a fleet of
14 aircraft. We provide each aircraft
owner with an accounting of all maintenance
performed on their aircraft Each month.
Where can I find
a flight crew?
We believe that the most important safety
item on your aircraft is a well trained
flight crew. Though having a flight crew
with experience on a particular make and
model of aircraft is preferable, it is
more important that the flight crew exhibit
the proper attitude towards safety, standard
operating procedures and customer service.
A pilot with these attributes can be trained
to expertly operate any aircraft. To be
eligible for employment at Executive Fliteways,
a pilot must first meet our minimum standards
for flight time and experience. Prior
to a job offer, the pilot recruit must
consent to a thorough criminal and financial
background check and undergo pre-employment
drug testing. Their personal history is
scrutinized by the Transportation Security
Administration and each previous employer
is contacted to verify dates of employment,
job responsibilities and to determine
if the pilot is eligible for re-hire.
The end result is that we are able to
provide an aircraft owner with a proven
commodity; the most important safety item
in the aircraft.
Where can I keep
the aircraft?
Parking the aircraft in a hangar is an
expensive yet necessary cost. Protecting
your multi-million dollar investment in
a safe and secure hangar is very important.
Additionally, maintenance costs are kept
to a minimum when the aircraft is protected
from extreme weather conditions. Executive
Fliteways maintains three hangars at its
base at MacArthur airport to ensure the
safety and security of our owners' aircraft.
There are obvious
benefits from using an aircraft management
company, but how much will all of that
service cost?
The old maxim "you get what you pay
for" is equally true in aviation.
The seamless, efficient and professional
operation of your aircraft is not inexpensive.
However, a good management company will
save you many times over the cost of the
management fees charged. Should you wish
to operate the aircraft commercially,
it is possible in many cases to cover
the majority of costs including your personal
flying.
What is the next
step?
Contact
us and we will arrange a meeting
at your convenience to discuss the range
of services that Executive Fliteways can
provide you. |
