Professional Aircraft Management
Feathers Aviation manages every operational detail of your aircraft ownership — so you step on board and fly, without the complexity of running it yourself.
Your Dedicated Aviation Department
Aircraft management is a comprehensive service where a professional company assumes the full operational responsibilities of your aircraft. Rather than navigating maintenance scheduling, crew management, regulatory compliance, and financial oversight on your own, you partner with a dedicated team who handles everything.
At Feathers Aviation, we serve as your aviation department — managing everything from airworthiness to monthly financials — while you retain full ownership and priority access to your aircraft at all times. Based in Austin, Texas, we offer personally managed programs tailored to each owner.
Everything Your Aircraft Needs to Operate
Our management program covers every aspect of ownership — from the hangar to the cockpit to your monthly statement.
Maintenance Coordination
We coordinate all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance with FAA-certified repair stations, track airworthiness directives, and ensure your aircraft remains airworthy and inspection-current at all times.
Crew Management
We source, vet, and coordinate professional flight crews for your aircraft. Pilot qualifications, recurrent training requirements, and scheduling are all managed on your behalf.
Scheduling & Dispatch
Your aircraft is available when you need it. We manage all trip scheduling, flight planning, fuel arrangements, and ground handling coordination from departure to arrival.
Regulatory Compliance
We keep your aircraft fully compliant with FAA regulations, monitor registration renewals and insurance requirements, and ensure all documentation is current and accurate.
Charter Revenue Placement
When you are not flying, your aircraft can generate revenue. We place your aircraft with vetted charter operators to offset ownership costs while preserving your priority access.
Financial Reporting
Transparent monthly statements cover all operating costs, revenue, and expenses. You always know precisely what your aircraft costs to operate and what it is earning.
The Benefits of Professional Management
Handing operations to a professional team transforms ownership from a burden into the seamless experience it should be.
Reduce the Complexity of Ownership
Aircraft ownership involves dozens of moving parts — maintenance schedules, crew certifications, insurance, and more. Professional management removes that burden entirely so you can focus on flying.
Offset Your Ownership Costs
Through strategic charter revenue placement, your aircraft works for you when you’re not using it. Many owners significantly reduce their net operating costs through well-managed charter activity.
Consistent Safety & Airworthiness
With experienced professionals overseeing your maintenance and compliance, your aircraft is always ready to fly — safely and legally. No missed inspections, no lapsed certifications.
Access to Professional Flight Crews
We maintain relationships with qualified, experienced pilots who know your aircraft type. Whether you need a regular crew or coverage for a specific trip, we have the right people.
Complete Financial Transparency
Detailed monthly statements give you a clear picture of every dollar spent and earned. No hidden fees, no surprises — honest, straightforward reporting every month.
Priority Access — Always
Even when your aircraft participates in a charter revenue program, your trips take absolute priority. Your aircraft is your asset, and your schedule comes first.
How Aircraft Management Works With Feathers
Getting started is straightforward. We make the transition seamless so you can be confident from day one.
Initial Consultation
We learn about your aircraft, how often you fly, your goals as an owner, and what level of service best fits your needs.
Aircraft Assessment
We review your aircraft’s current maintenance status, documentation, and compliance standing to establish a clear baseline.
Management Agreement
We put everything in writing — services, fees, charter revenue terms, and your priority access rights. Full transparency from the outset.
Ongoing Operations
We take it from there. Fly when you want. Receive monthly reports. Rest easy knowing your aircraft is in expert hands.
A Management Partner You Can Trust
We are not a large impersonal management company. We are a dedicated Austin-based team that treats your aircraft with the same attention we give our own.
Pilots Managing Your Aircraft
Our team includes pilots who understand aviation from the inside. When we oversee your crew and maintenance, we do so with firsthand knowledge of what matters most.
Personalized Service
You work directly with our team — not a call center. We know your aircraft, your preferences, and your schedule. You will always reach someone who knows who you are.
Full Transparency
Every decision, every expense, every charter placement — you are informed and in control. We work for you, and that means keeping you in the loop at every step.
Aircraft Management FAQs
No. Your aircraft remains yours, and your trips always take priority. Charter revenue activity is scheduled around your calendar, not the other way around. You retain full access and control as the owner at all times.
It depends on your aircraft type, how often you use it, and demand in your market. Some owners offset a significant portion of their fixed costs. We will provide a realistic estimate based on your specific situation during the initial consultation.
We manage a range of turbine aircraft including turboprops and jets. Contact us with your aircraft make and model and we will confirm whether it fits within our management program.
Our primary management area is the Austin, Texas region. Contact us to discuss your specific location and we will advise whether we can accommodate your aircraft.
Simply reach out via our contact form or call us directly. We will schedule a consultation to discuss your aircraft, your goals, and what a management partnership with Feathers Aviation looks like for you.