The Management Process
A clear operating baseline in the first 90 days.
The first 90 days are used to organize the operation, identify open items and establish clear responsibility for the aircraft's ongoing management.
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The first 90 days.
Each phase produces a documented artifact — an open-item list, a stabilized calendar, a forward plan — so the owner can see progress at every step.
- Days 1–10Establish the baseline.Collect available aircraft records, maintenance-status information, program documents, insurance requirements, crew records, subscriptions, vendor contacts and recent operating history. The owner receives an initial open-item list and onboarding plan.
- Days 11–30Stabilize the operation.The maintenance calendar is organized and verified against the information available. Vendors, recurring obligations and program requirements are documented. Crew qualifications, training records and available insurance requirements are reviewed administratively. Immediate maintenance and operational concerns are prioritized. The first aircraft-status and financial summary is delivered.
- Days 31–90Build the forward plan.Establish the annual maintenance forecast, operating budget, crew and training calendar, vendor strategy, reporting cadence and backup-coverage plan.
At Day 90
At the end of the first 90 days, the owner should know:
- 01What is due
- 02What is approaching
- 03What is likely to cost money
- 04Who is responsible for each item
- 05What decisions require owner approval
Decisions
How decisions are managed.
Kitchen Aircraft Management coordinates, tracks, analyzes and recommends.
The owner or applicable lessee retains operational control of its Part 91 flights. Maintenance and return-to-service approvals are performed only by appropriately authorized maintenance providers.
Major discretionary expenses are handled through the approval process established in the aircraft-management agreement.
Next: the plans available, and how the scope of each is determined.
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