Thursday, November 14, 2013

Offering Jet Charter Services Can Be A Lucrative Business

By Leslie Griffith


If you are looking for a good business you may consider opening a jet charter services company. This type of business will have all kinds of customers, ranging from leisure travelers who are flying in groups to one destination to business passengers who often need to travel for work purposes. There is money to be made when offering private flight services, as many more people nowadays are looking at alternative transport options.

Now is a very good time to start a business with private jets. The first thing you need to consider is which type of customer you will serve. You may wish to draw the attention of executive travelers, such as politicians and senior staff of corporations, in which case you will need to have an upmarket fleet of jets that adequately meet their needs.

Another type of customer that you could serve is simply the average person in need of a private flying experience. They could be leisure travelers or less-sophisticated business people. This customer type will only need a safe aircraft able to take them to their destination and basic supplies for their needs. The money required to start a business like this one will need to be considered, especially if you do not have the funds yourself. Seeking a venture capitalist may be an option.

Wealthy persons may not require a loan, but most entrepreneurs require some form of funding for their business. Business loans serve this purpose, but in the case of this particular business, are seldom adequate for the purchasing of jets and the funding of the pilots and other personnel. It is more likely that you will need a financial partner, and may be expected to allow him/her to be in control of a large part of the business.

The purchase of the correct jets is very important, as they are your main equipment. There are various airplane models available, some large and some only designed to accommodate several passengers. It is recommended to buy several sizes, so that you can allocate an adequate size to the number of passengers you are expecting.

Having small and large jets is best, so that your customers are well-served and your expenses are kept to a minimum. The jets you need will depend on the types of customers you intend to serve. They will also depend on your available finances, bearing in mind you also need to hire staff.

If you haven't the time to find all the staff members necessary it is best to leave this task up to a human resources manager. He can then hire suitable and FAA-approved pilots and mechanics, as well as other employees who will handle office work, reservations and the company's books.

When you are ready to serve customers and you have all your jet charter services in order, start advertising. Ensure that you choose suitable promotional campaigns that will reach a large number of prospective clients. Attracting customers may be difficult in the beginning, but those who are pleased with your service will surely start returning for repeat business.




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