Corporate flight departments:
Part 91 Operator
Challenge
Managing an entire flight department can be a lot to handle. This Part 91 Operator approached AEM with a complicated problem on their hands. AEM was tasked to manage their Gulfstream aircraft until they found a company in the region to take over local management.
Outcome
During this transition period, AEM performed a financial review of the records and brought their department’s finances under control. AEM organized and oversaw the maintenance of the aircraft while utilizing a flight safety trained Gulfstream AEM consultant allowing this operator to safely continue utilizing their aircraft during the transition.
Services provided:
- Aircraft management
- Financial review & organization
- Aircraft records review
- Scheduling and maintenance oversight
Aircraft Sales Organization:
ValorJets
Challenge
ValorJets had several inventory and client aircraft that needed to be cared for pending their sale. When AEM stepped in, the objective was to provide affordable aircraft management in preparation for the sale and then provide meticulous inspection oversight.
Outcome
As promised, AEM provided the proper inspection oversight needed to see the aircraft through a successful sale. ValorJets was delighted to have discounts applied through AEM's industry partners. Additionally, AEM provides assistance with the operation of aircraft systems and APU operation during aircraft showings, allowing ValorJets to highlight aircraft features to prospective buyers. Today, ValorJets continues to trust AEM Aviation's expertise in the management and maintenance evaluations of their aircraft.
In the many years that I have been working with AEM Aviation, they have always demonstrated a professional and courteous attitude towards us and our clients. In addition to our inventory aircraft, AEM is managing a Challenger 604 and a Falcon 2000EX for us and the registered owner. Their attention to detail, compliance knowledge and aircraft management skills has made AEM Aviation an asset to our company.
- Brian Paul
ValorJets
Services provided:
- Aircraft management
- Aircraft pre purchase inspection oversight
- Collateral maintenance evaluation
- Mx management only option
- Aircraft showing assistance
Aircraft owners:
Terri Barnhill
Challenge
Faced with the burden of managing four aircraft during the economic downturn, Mrs. Barnhill hired AEM to walk alongside her and take over the management of the aircraft through their sale.
Outcome
During their partnership, AEM’s turn-key management oversight and attention to detail allowed Mrs. Barnhill to sell the aircraft quickly. AEM’s consulting expertise through the sale of the aircraft guided Mrs. Barnhill to receive the maximum return on her investment.
AEM took care of everything. John stepped in and went above and beyond to help me. I know I could call on AEM today and they would be there to help.
- Terri Barnhill
Services provided:
- Turn-key aircraft management
- Aircraft financial review & organization
- Aircraft pre-purchase inspection
- Aircraft acquisitions
- Flight department setup
Charter operators:
Part 135 Air Carrier
Challenge
Aircraft regulations and updated compliance standards can present a lot of issues for charter operators. So when the company’s senior management suspected they might be out of compliance, they called AEM to investigate. AEM was brought in to conduct an external audit in order to ensure the safety and compliance of their operation.
Outcome
During the audit, AEM was able to provide a detailed report for the out of compliance issues and helped place corrective actions that would prevent any future compliance issues for this charter operator. AEM was able to reduce FAA fines to zero for this charter operator by assisting and preparing a voluntarily disclosure report to the FAA.
Services provided:
- Audit services
- 135 compliance consulting
- Technical writing