Business and Corporate Aviation Management : On-Demand Air Travel

by Sheehan, John

• ISBN13: 9780071412278
• ISBN10: 0071412271
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-06-12
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional

Summary

Here is a comprehensive and practical guide to choosing a business aviation model, setting it up, and making it work. The author, who has more than four decades in the aviation industry, skillfully blends business and aviation issues to provide solid decision-making strategies and smart operating practices for the establishment and management of business aircraft.* Explains methods of evaluating air transportation needs and choosing appropriate means to meeting them * Provides detailed how-to information for aviation personnel on running a flight department * Ties all facets of business aviation operation together: business, operations, administration, and financial * Covers regulatory requirements, policies, scheduling, planning, security, safety, training, and more * Includes extensive compilation of forms and checklists

Author Biography

John J. Sheehan has extensive experience in aviation, beginning his career as a Navy carrier pilot. After a 21 year Navy career he flew corporate and charter aircraft and worked as an aviation association executive and consultant, assisting airlines, government agencies and corporate aviation with management and operational issues. In 1995 he established Professional Aviation Inc., which specializes in aircraft selection, management and safety issues for corporate flight departments. He presents management and operational workshops for the National Business Aviation Association and writes extensively for industry publications. Mr. Sheehan holds an FAA Airline Transport Pilot certificate and a Master of Business Administration degree. He resides in Wilmington, NC.

Table of Contents

Foreword

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Chapter 1: Setting the Scene

Chapter 2: Determining the Need

Chapter 3: Getting Started

Chapter 4: Running the Business

Chapter 5: Flight Department Management

Chapter 6: Operations

Chapter 7: Maintenance

Chapter 8: Safety

Chapter 9: Putting It All Together

Appendix A: Business Aviation Background

Appendix B: Air Transportation Requirements

Appendix C: Owner Flown Procedures

Appendix D: Budget Justification

Appendix E: Employee Jobs and Performance

GLOSSARY

INDEX

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