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Is the next step in your career as a private jet charter broker owning your own book of business and growing a team? Are concerns about the start-up and ongoing costs of such a venture holding you back?
At the core of our operations, the home office serves as the steadfast support system for our Franchise Agencies, enabling them to excel in what they do best—building relationships and Booking flights. Here’s how we back their sales efforts:
Your Launchpad to owning your Private Jet Charter Brokerage
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Imagine steering your career into the stratosphere by owning and growing your private jet charter business. If the fear of high start-up costs and operational complexities has grounded your ambitions, Stratos Jets is here to launch your entrepreneurial journey.
This model allows you to focus on generating sales rather than getting bogged down by ongoing operational costs, which are managed on a per-flight basis.
Step into the industry with the prestige of being an ARGUS Certified Broker from day one.
With our proprietary Stratos FMS booking platform built entirely in Salesforce, you're equipped with cutting-edge tools to streamline your operations and enhance client relationships. Our platform integrates seamlessly with the Stratos Jets Home Office team, providing robust support post-booking, so you can work from anywhere.
Benefit from our established relationships and the collective buying power of a leading national brand, ensuring competitive advantages that solo operators can only dream of.
We're spreading our ethos of excellence and client satisfaction far and wide. By joining us, you're not just starting a business; you're becoming part of a movement that enhances service standards across the board.
Your success fuels our collective growth, attracting more clients, expanding our network of top-tier operators, and creating a virtuous cycle of prosperity in private aviation.
At the core of our operations, the home office serves as the steadfast support system for our Franchise Agencies, enabling them to excel in what they do best—building relationships and Booking flights. By shouldering these critical operational, logistical, and financial responsibilities, the home office allows our franchised agencies to:
Here’s how we back their sales efforts:
Once a booking is made, our dedicated Trip Support Department swings into action. Staffed by expert Flight Coordinators, this team takes over the meticulous planning and coordination of each flight. Their role is to:
Our Flight Followers are the guardians of your clients’ travel experience on the day of flight:
The Accounting Department at the home office serves as an all-encompassing financial support system, dedicated to bolstering our agencies’ sales efforts by handling all backend financial operations.
By shouldering these critical operational, logistical, and financial responsibilities, the home office allows our franchised agencies to:
Freed from the complexities of post-sale management, our sales professionals can channel their energy into expanding their client base and increasing sales volume.
With the assurance that every logistical detail is managed, agents can devote their time to nurturing client connections and understanding their evolving needs.
By centralizing these functions in the home office, Stratos Jets not only enhances operational efficiency but also builds a robust platform for scaling up operations while maintaining high standards of service, safety, and customer satisfaction.
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In 2006, Joel Thomas, President of Stratos Jet Charters, recognized that the air charter brokerage industry neglected consumer interest and created unnecessary flying risks.
Stratos officially incorporated with the vision “to provide an air charter service that educates our clients and helps them to make informed buying decisions
Launched Offset your Jet Carbon Neutral Flight program with TerraPass
Developed an end to end Flight Management System known as Stratos FMS. Stratos FMS standardized the customer journey.
Expanded offices to Orlando Executive Airport and Launched Approved Air Carrier program
Joined the Air Charter Association of North America.
Made two strategic acquisitions and acquired both Select A Jet and Air Charter Access
Exceeded 20 Million in annual revenue.
Connected Stratos FMS with SalesForce.com
Departmentalized the roles of Sales, Flight Coordination and Accounting. Improving both the Customer and Vendor experience
Opened first Satellite office in Palm Beach
Joined the Air Charter Safety Foundation and expanded the scope of our Active Safety Management processes
Presented on behalf of Charter brokers at the Air Charter Safety Foundation Safety Annual Safety Symposium in Washington DC
Achieved ARGUS Certified Broker Status
Joel Thomas appointed as Chairman of the Air Charter Association of North America
Opened second Satellite office in Los Angeles
Rolled out the first On-demand Air Charter Marketplace connecting customers and air carriers. Providing assurance of fair market value and flawless flight coordination
Opened Satellite office in Charleston, SC
Acquired a company plane
Stratos Launched a fixed rate membership program
Launched IOS app. Enabling customers to access their customer portal and instantly book a private jet on their phone
Established Profit Sharing for team leaders to grow and manage their offices
Launched The Hangar – Stratos Branded Swag and Merchandise store
Expanded our leadership team with appointments of David Borgerding as Chief Financial Officer and Darren Engle as our Chief Operating officer. Laying the foundation for growth.
Stratos Jets has launched the worlds first private jet charter brokerage franchising model. Providing shared services where the home office takes care of each franchise’s accounting, flight coordination and technology to enable each franchised agency to deliver an excellent customer experience, consistently. The Franchising model also allows Stratos to implement our safety program across a network of air charter agencies.
With Stratos Jets, you're not just buying a franchise; you're taking control of your future in an industry where the sky's not the limit—it's just the beginning. Let's soar higher together, where your ambition meets our expertise. Ready for takeoff?
