FAQs
Q. What are some of the advantages of using Executive Flight Services as your aircraft management company?
A. Using Executive Flight Services to manage your aircraft relieves you of the hassles of aircraft ownership. From hiring, training, and paying the pilots and mechanics, to providing Workman's Comp insurance - these are our responsibilities, not yours. We determine maintenance requirements and ensure that required maintenance is scheduled and performed in a proper and timely manner. We have an in- depth understanding of the Federal Aviation Regulations and manage your aircraft accordingly. With our services, all you need to do is determine when and where you want to fly, and we'll take care of the rest.
Q. How much advance notice do you require to schedule a trip?
A. At Executive Flight Services, we understand the need to quickly respond to business opportunities or personal situations on your schedule; flexibility is one of the biggest benefits aircraft ownership. We can usually have your aircraft ready for departure within 3-4 hours of being notified, allowing us to inform the crew and prepare your aircraft for your trip.
Q. What is the cost of using Executive Flight Services as my management company?
A. Executive Flight Services' fees are based on the type of aircraft and how it is operated. The cost of pilots, pilot training, hangar space, and how the airplane will be operated all are factored into our management fee. If you choose to place your aircraft under our charter certificate, additional management and other reasonable fees will apply.
Q. Do I need to hire a flight crew for my aircraft?
A. No. The Executive Flight Services team will take care of all aspects of hiring and managing the flight crew. It is vitally important that you are comfortable and confident with your flight crew members and we continually strive to hire pilots and management staff that possess the professional competence and personal demeanor that give you that level of comfort and confidence.
Q. Who performs maintenance on my aircraft?
A. Our experienced in-house maintenance staff will manage and perform the majority of all required maintenance on your aircraft at our facility. Routine maintenance inspections will be coordinated with you to determine times minimize the impact on your flight schedule.
Q. What are the benefits of putting my aircraft on your charter certificate?
A. By placing your aircraft on a charter certificate, you will be able to reduce some aircraft ownership costs by chartering it to someone else when it is not in use. You may choose to charter it to the public, or refer your business colleagues or close friends. The decision is yours.
Q. How are Executive Flight Services' pilots trained?
A. All Executive Flight Services' pilots are trained in strict accordance with the Federal Aviation Administration regulations. The comprehensive training required by the FAA incorporates the use of a full motion simulator to create emergency scenarios for the flight crew, and allows pilots to be prepared and well-trained to handle unlikely emergency situations.
