At JetSkillz Aviation Services, we offer expert guidance to help operators, lessors, and investors optimize lease terms, ensure compliance, and minimize costs across the complex leasing lifecycle. We provide a comprehensive suite of solutions, designed to navigate the intricacies of aircraft leasing with confidence and precision.
Our Expertise
We bring over eight years of hands-on, multi-platform aviation experience to every project, drawing from a career that spans critical phases from new aircraft delivery to end-of-lease redelivery. Our deep understanding is grounded in extensive work as a Quality Representative, Technical Records Administrator, and specialized freelance consultant across multiple continents, including Canada, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. This background provides us with a profound grasp of lease agreements, technical documentation, and the intricate processes that ensure compliance and preserve asset value. We are also certified in Aircraft Technical Records and Aircraft Lease Transition Awareness by IALTA, further solidifying our specialized knowledge.
Comprehensive Lease Consulting Services
Our services cover the entire aircraft leasing lifecycle, ensuring meticulous attention to detail at every stage:
1. Pre-Lease & Delivery Management
- Aircraft Lease Due Diligence & Technical Assessments: We conduct comprehensive reviews of potential aircraft, including crucial pre-lease physical inspections (e.g., Airbus A330-200, Boeing 737, Q400). This involves meticulous verification of major components such as engines, APU, and landing gear, structural areas, and data plates.
- Lease Agreement Review & Negotiation Support: We provide essential technical insights during lease structuring and negotiation, helping define clear delivery and return conditions to protect your interests and mitigate future risks.
- New Aircraft Acceptance & Delivery: We lead technical acceptance inspections, ensuring compliance verification, conducting cabin and systems checks, and coordinating all necessary delivery documentation and regulatory sign-offs for new aircraft (e.g., Airbus A320neo from Airbus Delivery Centre). The Delivery Conditions define the aircraft’s state at lease start, which must be clearly understood to avoid misinterpretations about initial repairs.
2. Mid-Lease Management & Compliance
- Mid-Lease Technical Inspections: We conduct on-site physical inspections to monitor aircraft condition, assess ongoing compliance with lease terms, and proactively identify any potential issues mid-term.
- Modification Clause Review: We ensure that any planned or implemented aircraft changes strictly comply with existing lease terms and require appropriate lessor approvals. Misinterpretations here can lead to issues if minor changes are assumed to not need approval.
- Maintenance Program & Utilization Rate Review: We advise on scheduled maintenance requirements and assess how Utilization Rate (how often the aircraft is used) impacts lease obligations and future costs, distinguishing from basic operational hours.
3. End-of-Lease & Redelivery
- Return Condition Assessment & Redelivery Planning: We perform detailed evaluations of aircraft condition against stringent lease Return Conditions, planning all required maintenance, and coordinating complex redelivery logistics (e.g., Airbus A320neo at Turkish Technic, A320 at Etihad Airways Engineering). The Redelivery Condition specifies the required state, often demanding full airworthiness, and should not be mistaken for allowing minor wear and tear.
- Redelivery Management: We oversee physical inspections, verify comprehensive airworthiness records, manage findings, liaise with lessors, and address any discrepancies to ensure full contractual compliance and timely aircraft return.
- Ferry Flight Coordination: We assist in the meticulous planning and oversight of ferry flights for aircraft positioning for delivery, redelivery, or maintenance.
4. Technical Records & Documentation for Leasing
- Back-to-Birth Records Verification: We prepare and verify comprehensive component history records, engine accessory listings, and modification status reports using industry-standard platforms like TRAX, AMOS, and WinAir for crucial sale-and-leaseback or lease return projects. This includes detailed review of Maintenance Logbooks and Component History Cards.
- Technical Documentation Compliance: We organize and audit all aircraft documentation, including avionics, modifications, and reliability records, to meet stringent lease and regulatory requirements.
- Audit Preparation & Support: We provide expert assistance with audit preparation, process improvements, and ensuring technical records quality for both lessors and lessees.
- Digital Records Migration & Archiving: We support the digitalization and secure archiving of all lease-related aircraft records, enhancing traceability, accessibility, and long-term data integrity, often utilizing WinAir’s online storage or cloud solutions.
5. Financial & Risk Optimization
- Portfolio Optimization & Risk Management: We develop strategies to optimize aircraft portfolios and mitigate technical or compliance risks associated with leased assets.
- Financial Lease vs. Operating Lease Guidance: We provide clarity on the implications of different lease types on ownership risks, rewards, and appropriate accounting treatment. An Operating Lease, for instance, does not transfer ownership and is typically short-term.
- Residual Value Assessments: We offer insights and advise on the estimated value of the aircraft at lease end, crucial for financial planning.
6. Liaison & Coordination
- Independent Liaison Services: We act as a neutral and expert intermediary between lessors, lessees, MROs, and buyer representatives during complex transactions and transitions, ensuring clear communication and managing ad-hoc requests appropriately.
- Transition Team Support: We provide specialized personnel and guidance to effectively manage the lease transition process, ensuring smooth handover and compliance. This prevents the misinterpretation that specialized personnel are not needed for a smooth transition.
Why Choose JetSkillz for Aircraft Lease Consulting?
Our unique advantage lies in our real-world, multi-faceted experience on the ground and in the back office. With a comprehensive understanding of EASA, FAA, and Transport Canada standards, and professional certifications from IALTA in Aircraft Technical Records and Lease Transition Awareness, we ensure your leasing process is not only smooth but also fully compliant and financially optimized. We offer flexible, on-demand support, from a single inspection to managing complex redelivery projects, providing global acumen with local precision.
Ready to Optimize Your Aircraft Leasing Strategy? Contact us today for a personalized consultation tailored to your unique requirements.