Save time and money by anticipating these routine jet maintenance scenarios
When you’ve been in airplane maintenance as long as Global MX team, you see the same scenarios play out over the life of every aircraft.
Owning a jet means regular maintenance, periodic decisions about upgrades, and planning for the end of the aircraft’s service life. All of these ownership phases come with common hurdles to overcome.
Having a trusted maintenance partner like Global MX will help you anticipate your maintenance costs, be proactive about component replacements and upgrades, and get expert advice on enhancements to your aircraft that align with your financial goals for the craft.
Here are some recurring maintenance issues that have consistently challenged jet owners throughout the years. Contact us to hear from an expert maintenance partner that can handle them all.
Problem: It’s difficult to anticipate the costs of jet maintenance
When you need to make quick repairs, it’s hard to estimate the costs. When you can anticipate repairs, the costs are more predictable and manageable.
Inspections and maintenance schedules are regulated by the OEM and the FAA. With that in mind, there is a lot of routine maintenance that can be easily anticipated. During routine checks, predictive analyses and advanced monitoring systems can help anticipate when parts need to be replaced, so repair crews are ready with the parts you need.
This is especially important if you rely on chartering your jet for revenue — a crucial step to maximizing your craft’s value is avoiding unexpected or prolonged downtime.
Problem: Sourcing aircraft parts can be difficult and expensive
This can certainly be true, but the solution is time. The further out your maintenance partner knows about a part replacement and can begin sourcing, the less of a premium the aircraft owner will have to pay for the service.
If you develop and stick to an aircraft lifecycle plan from the beginning of your investment, you can save money by maximizing the value of the downtime you’ve planned.
Problem: There’s a shortage of skilled jet maintenance labor
Yet another reason to plan your maintenance in advance — the relatively sparse number of qualified aircraft mechanics working today makes it more difficult and expensive to receive unscheduled and emergency repairs.
Congress passed legislation in 2018 to provide grants to technical schools to train new mechanics, but it will still be years before the pace of hiring can fully staff the industry. We’re proud to have a full and growing staff of experienced mechanics to meet all our clients’ maintenance needs.
Problem: Regulatory compliance is getting harder to navigate
There are so many compliance schedules and issues to navigate with your aircraft. Aircraft management companies are not only good for maximizing the value and revenue of your craft, but for automatically handling all the necessary OEM and FAA requirements.
Digital tools like regulatory compliance software and automated compliance checks are making it easier to stay up to date on any changes. But it’s still advisable to leave compliance issues to an expert team.
Problem: Air and noise pollution are a growing concern for jet owners
The jet maintenance sector is doing its share as a part of the overall aviation industry in addressing concerns over the environmental impacts of its operations.
Some maintenance crews are switching to electrified ground service equipment, instituting noise-reduction technologies in their operations, and using remote monitoring technologies to eliminate unnecessary maintenance flights.
Common Challenges in Jet Maintenance
Global MX has the experience that saves jet owners money. Through predictive maintenance and expert knowhow, we give jet owners the insights they need to ensure proper operation for your craft and get the best value in the process.
Contact us to learn more about schedule repair services and the best ways to overcome these common challenges in jet maintenance.