Starting a private jet charter company requires a solid business plan, industry knowledge, and strategic planning. Consider whether to operate directly or as an agent, and obtain the necessary certifications. Partnering with Stratos Jets can offer support and resources.

  • Develop a detailed business plan.
  • Define services, goals, and target customers.
  • Organize staff and roles.
  • Plan marketing strategies and financial projections.
  • Obtain necessary licenses and certifications.
  • Consider a Stratos Jets franchise for added support and resources.

With the right planning, strategy, assets, and vision for growth, starting a private jet charter business can be a very lucrative endeavor.

There are no guarantees in the business world, of course. Starting any business involves the potential for risk along with the opportunity for rewards. Building industry knowledge and creating a detailed business plan for your private jet charter company is crucial for success.

Are you an experienced private charter jet agent who wants to own your own book of business and grow a team of like-minded professionals? The Stratos Jets franchise program can help you reach your goals. Support from an established charter firm recognized for its dedication to safety and exceptional client experiences can set your business apart.

Get in touch with us to learn more about the opportunity.

Now, let’s review how to start a private jet business.

How to Start a Private Jet Charter Company: A Brief Overview

When starting a private jet charter company, or any other venture, the foundation is a strong, in-depth, and accurate business plan. You’ve already identified your opportunity, so defining your business is the next step.

NerdWallet explains that crucial parts of a business plan include:

  • An explanation of the exact type of service to be offered.
  • A list of specific, and ideally time-sensitive business goals.
  • An explanation of your target customer base and why they’ll want to use your services.
  • An organizational tree listing current and desired staff, their skills and knowledge, and why those qualities are important to the business.
    • These goals are also used to explain how the business will benefit from investment and should lay out how investors will benefit from their decision.
  • An outline of how your company will be marketed and how it will attract customers to make sales.
  • An analysis of competitors.
  • Financial projections that take both operational costs and revenue into account.
  • Details of how you will obtain relevant and necessary licensing, certification, permits, and similar requirements.

Your business plan will help you answer crucial questions, including whether you plan to operate as an air carrier with various types of aircraft under its direct control or as an agent who works with carriers. It should address startup costs, the specifics of attracting clients and maintaining relationships with them, and how any outside investment or loans will be used to grow the business.

Do you want to act as a private jet charter agent, connecting aircraft operators with your customers? There are no specific, mandatory certifications needed. However, certifications such as the ARGUS Certified Charter Broker designation are invaluable in private air travel.

If you plan to directly operate aircraft as well as place clients on them, you and your staff (especially pilots) need a variety of certifications and licenses. The most important is the FAA Part 135 certificate, which authorizes air carriers to provide on-demand, unscheduled air service.

Starting a Stratos Jets Franchise

Stratos Jets offers the opportunity for private jet charter brokers to take the next step in their careers, owning their business (and their own book of business) while making startup and ongoing costs more manageable.

Owning a franchise means gaining the status of an ARGUS Certified charter brokerage, accessing booking and back office support, tapping into an industry-leading name, and so much more.

Start Your Own Private Jet Charter Franchise!