Aircraft Management
Buying an aircraft can be a great investment for an individual or business. However, there are several special responsibilities associated with aircraft ownership and many regulations from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) governing the circumstances under which your aircraft can be used for travel. At Salem Air Center Inc, we understand these responsibilities can overwhelm an aircraft owner. We offer professional aircraft management services to enable you to navigate these rules and operate your plane safely and legally.
We offer services to ensure that those purchasing and operating an aircraft for business or personal use can do so without worrying. Avoiding the hassles associated with hiring experienced and dependable pilots, scheduling maintenance, making flight arrangements, or other tasks that can seem time-consuming. Some of our other services include:
- Scheduling and dispatching owner flights
- Providing professional flight crews
- Monthly management reports and operational cost analysis
- Arranging Ground Transportation and Lodging
- Flight following
- Aircraft grooming & detailing services
- Monitoring of Insurance coverage
- Controlling fuel costs
- Crew oversight
- Maintenance management
- Customs clearance
- Security services
- Providing Hangar Space
We are committed to financial responsibility in managing your aircraft. With over 30 years of experience, we have the necessary expertise to reduce expenses and maximize returns on your investment. We work alongside new clients during the process of purchasing an aircraft. We will guide you and keep you from making costly mistakes. To be specific, we assist new clients to:
- Identify the right aircraft for their intended missions
- Perform a thorough market search for pre-owned aircraft
- Act as a liaison with the manufacturer for new aircraft
- Identify the best values of available pre-owned aircraft and present offers
- Negotiate and coordinate the sale, pre-purchase inspection, and delivery of the aircraft
- Identify and introduce the best funding sources and escrow services
- Provide completion or modification of aircraft after purchase
- Certification of the aircraft with the FAA and DOT
- Complete the registration process
- Set up an aircraft management agreement, if desired
All our services are available 24 hours every day of the year. If you are looking for a professional to manage your aircraft in the most efficient manner while building a long-lasting relationship, Salem Air Center Inc. is a represenative you can count on.