How is The Pilot Port different from a typical aircraft management company?
We're an operator first. The same team that flies the airplane runs the back office. Owners get one point of contact across maintenance, scheduling, dry leases, and pilot supply, not a procurement chain of three different vendors.
Do you operate Part 135 charter?
No. Aviation Solutions is Part 91. Pilot supply, dry leases under §91.23, and fleet management are all Part 91. For Part 135 charter we refer out.
What aircraft types do you manage?
Currently a Cirrus SR20 fleet for the school side. On the operations side, engagement is scoped per aircraft and per owner. See
the fleet page for the public roster.
What is AeroTech and is it included?
The software we built to run our own operations. Maintenance triage, fleet ops, pilot records, owner reporting, lender data exports, §91.23 lease automation. It's included for managed-aircraft clients.
Where do you operate from?
Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE). Year-round VFR weather, IFR weather when you need it, immediate access to KFLL, KMIA, KPBI, and the Bahamas.
What does a flight department typically cost per year?
A single-pilot piston operation, a two-pilot turboprop, and a light jet are three different cost structures. Direct costs (fuel, hangar, insurance, MX, training, subscriptions) drive most of the total; the management overlay is a smaller piece. We model the actual numbers against the owner's expected utilization rather than quote a generic range.
Can I deduct aircraft management fees on my taxes?
Tax treatment of aircraft expenses depends on ownership structure, use mix (personal versus business), and current IRS rules. TPP does not give tax advice. Talk to a CPA who works with aircraft owners; we can introduce one if helpful.
Do you finance aircraft purchases or refer to lenders?
We do not originate or arrange aircraft financing. We do produce the operating data lenders need (engine cycles, inspection status, utilization) for owners with existing finance relationships. For a lender introduction we will refer you to operators in our network without taking a fee for the introduction.
How quickly can a new engagement start?
A clean fleet management onboarding usually takes two to four weeks from signed agreement to fully running the back office. Dry leases can run faster. Refurbishment programs scope to vendor lead time. AOG and pilot supply assignments are same-week when capacity allows.