A private flight department without building one from scratch.
Kitchen Aircraft Management gives private aircraft owners one accountable point of contact for maintenance planning, records, budgets, vendors, crew readiness and ownership logistics while the owner or applicable lessee retains operational control of Part 91 flights.
Experienced oversight, clearly defined.
Owner-first management
Recommendations are made around the owner mission, aircraft availability and long-term asset condition rather than charter utilization or vendor incentives.
Principal-led accountability
The owner works directly with the person responsible for the aircraft instead of navigating multiple departments or call-center layers.
Transparent operating structure
Management fees remain separate from fuel, hangar, maintenance, insurance, crew and other direct aircraft expenses so ownership costs remain visible.
What the engagement can include.
- Maintenance forecasting, shop coordination and invoice review
- Aircraft records, subscriptions and program administration
- Annual budgets, monthly reporting and upcoming cash forecasts
- Crew qualification, training, medical and currency tracking
- FBO, fuel, catering and trip-logistics coordination when included
- Direct owner briefings with open decisions and recommended actions
What owners ask first.
What is Part 91 aircraft management?
It is professional administrative and operational support for privately operated aircraft flying under Part 91. The exact scope can include maintenance, records, budgeting, crew coordination and trip support.
Does KAM place aircraft on a charter certificate?
No. Kitchen Aircraft Management is focused on owner-first Part 91 support and does not require an aircraft to be placed into a charter-driven operating model.
Who retains operational control?
The aircraft owner or applicable lessee retains operational control of its Part 91 flights, while the pilot in command remains directly responsible for and the final authority over operating the aircraft.