Jet Management Confessions

Cutting management costs can create far larger, hidden expenses — from extended downtime and unnecessary tariffs to seven‑figure lifetime losses. Good management protects aircraft value, compliance, and availability.

A “turn‑key” Citation Sovereign prebuy spun into STC‑related delays and a $150,000 NIC scare — resolved only through relationships, persistence, and experienced management. Lessons: STCs, coverage programs, and industry relationships matter.