aircraft acquisitions

The process of purchasing a jet is extremely delicate from start to finish including the initial search, pre-purchase inspection, price negotiating, the “Cape Town Convention”, escrow funding and formal offerings as well as the escrow closing itself.

Then, when an offer is accepted the pre-purchase inspection site can be determined.  The inspection will invariably turn up discrepancies of both airworthy and non-airworthy items causing repairs to be made by the seller and re-negotiation of the purchase price as well. 

The final delivery has tax implications as well.  Jet Charter International, Inc. highly recommends that our customers consult their tax advisors even though our recommendations may be of use to you.  Click here for more information.

The establishment of LLC’s to purchase the airplane makes sense to some.  Listing the plane for charter on our FAR Part 135 certificate and receiving charter income makes sense for others, including the possibility of reducing or eliminating altogether the sales or use taxes created by the purchase.  Click here to see a Sample Charter Operating Agreement for chartering your airplane and receiving charter income.  Contact our sales department for additional information.

aircraft sales

Should you no longer need your airplane Jet Charter International, Inc. and it’s experienced and knowledgeable staff will assist you in the sale.

All marketing and advertising will be done by JCI as well as the production of the Aircraft Specifications Sheet and showing to potential buyers.  JCI will observe the conduct of the buyers’ pre-purchase inspection and defend the status of the plane.  All sales agreements and terms of those agreements will be approved in writing by you the seller. 

For the Acquisition or Sale of your plane please contact Bruce for more information on developing a Sales or Acquisitions Agreement that is right for you.

aircraft management - part 91 operations

JCI is experienced in conducting non-revenue FAR Part 91 world-wide operations of owner aircraft.  These services include management of trip scheduling and dispatching, airframe and engine maintenance, flight crews and any other logistics related to the operation and care of the aircraft.  JCI will seamlessly coordinate all trips in a manner that leaves the owner free to concentrate on his personal affairs or the affairs of his/her company. 

All record keeping and accounting has attention to detail and integrated with owner personnel as requested. 
           
Scheduling and dispatching is coordinated with the owner as far in advance as possible to prevent overlap of required maintenance, crew training and/or rest requirements.  Call Chris at (415) 609-4408 as soon as you can with your trip information.  Chris will have already sent you information in advance of aircraft availability along with predicted non-availability and will attempt to rearrange the calendar to accommodate your schedule.  He will contact all required crewmembers with dispatch information and a trip sheet for the flight.  
           
Airframe and engine maintenance due items are carefully monitored to ensure compliance by Joe, our staff Director of Maintenance .  He is professionally trained and experienced in the care of sophisticated modern jets and will care for your airplane in accordance with Chapter 5 of the manufacturer’s recommended maintenance procedures for both FAR Part 91 and 135 operations.

Flight crew management includes the proper screening, hiring, training, and monitoring of pilots and flight attendants.  All crewmembers are trained and certified in CPR and AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) use in addition to normal, abnormal and emergency aircraft training in FAA approved flight simulators.  Contact our Chief Pilot, James, for further information.

Other logistics includes accounting and obtaining discount fueling cards and coordination with third party trip planning assistance for over flight and landing permits, visa information and other vital services needed to ensure a successful flight.

aircraft management - part 135 operations

Increased aircraft utilization can cause lower hourly operating costs and provide income to the owner toward the monthly or annual fixed expenses.  JCI provides this service, in addition to the non-revenue services explained above, by listing your aircraft on our FAR Part 135 certificate # YJIA-173T and offering this airplane for charter to the public.  Contact the Director of Operations, Bruce, for additional information.