General aviation consulting

Clear answers for aircraft owners and operators

Should you buy an aircraft? What will it really cost to fly? How do you earn a Part 135 certificate and keep it safe and compliant? Monmouth Aviation helps you decide, plan and get it done.

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Services

Across the life of an aircraft

From the first question to the first revenue flight, we work on the owner's side of the table.

01

Feasibility

Should you own an aircraft at all? A plain comparison of your real flying against the alternatives.

  • Mission and trip-profile analysis
  • Own vs. charter vs. jet card vs. fractional
  • Aircraft types that fit the mission

02

Acquisition

Support from search to delivery, working for the buyer.

  • Market review and candidate aircraft
  • Records review and pre-purchase inspection planning
  • Coordination with your attorney, lender and insurer

03

Operating costs

Budgets built from your hours and your aircraft, not a brochure.

  • Fixed and variable cost budgets
  • Crew, hangar, insurance and maintenance planning
  • Annual reviews of budget against actuals

04

Part 135 certification

Guidance through the FAA certification process for new and growing charter operators.

  • Business and feasibility review before you apply
  • Manuals, programs and required documents
  • Preparation for each phase with the FAA

Our product

SMS Ready

Every Part 135 operator must declare a safety management system to the FAA by May 28, 2027. SMS Ready is how small operators get there.

  • BuiltSafety policy, risk management, safety assurance and training, mapped to 14 CFR Part 5.
  • RunningReviews, reminders and records kept current, so the system works after the deadline too.
  • DeclaredA declaration package ready for your accountable executive to sign.
For Part 135 operators with 1 to 5 aircraft

Start with the free 20-question gap check. It shows which Part 5 requirements you already meet, whether you qualify as a sole individual, and a 90-day plan for the rest.

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About

Founded by aviation professionals

Monmouth Aviation is a general aviation consulting company working with owners and operators across the United States.

Aircraft decisions are large and hard to undo. We give straight numbers and a clear plan, then help carry it out.

Owners and operatorsPart 91 owners, and Part 135 operators new and established
Feasibility to complianceOne adviser across the life of the aircraft
NationwideClients across the United States

Talk to us

Tell us what you fly, or want to fly, and what you are trying to decide.

contact@smsready.aero