Executive Jet Management

Executive Jet Management
Name	Executive Jet Management
Type	Subsidiary
Industry	Aviation
Founded	1982
Headquarters	Columbus, Ohio
Area served	Global
Services	Aircraft management, charter, maintenance, FBO support
Parent	NetJets (Berkshire Hathaway)

Executive Jet Management is a U.S.-based aircraft management and fixed-base operator subsidiary providing charter, maintenance, and crew services to private and corporate aviation clients. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, the company operates within the business aviation sector alongside operators such as NetJets, Flexjet, Gama Aviation, Wheels Up and interacts with regulators like the Federal Aviation Administration, European Union Aviation Safety Agency, and industry groups including the National Business Aviation Association and the Air Charter Association. Executive Jet Management's operations connect major airports and hubs including John Glenn Columbus International Airport, Teterboro Airport, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, London Luton Airport and Dubai International Airport.

History

Executive Jet Management traces roots to the early expansion of fractional and charter aviation in the 1980s, contemporaneous with companies such as NetJets and influenced by regulatory shifts after incidents investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board. During the 1990s and 2000s the company expanded fleet and services while navigating market events like the 2008 financial crisis and regulatory adaptations following high-profile aviation accidents examined by Transportation Safety Board of Canada and Air Accidents Investigation Branch (UK). Corporate developments included alignment with the Berkshire Hathaway portfolio and strategic partnerships with maintenance providers like Bombardier Aerospace, Gulfstream Aerospace, and Textron Aviation. Recent decades saw Executive Jet Management respond to global events including the COVID-19 pandemic and supply-chain impacts traced to disruptions at hubs such as Port of Shanghai and Munich Airport.

Services

Executive Jet Management provides managed aircraft operations, on-demand charter brokerage, crew staffing, line maintenance and heavy maintenance coordination, and fixed-base operator services at several locations. Clients access services through flight departments modeled after standards set by Air Charter Association, National Business Aviation Association, and audited frameworks like IS-BAO and Wyvern Limited. The company sources aircraft from manufacturers including Bombardier, Gulfstream Aerospace, Dassault Aviation, Cessna (Textron) and Embraer and contracts with insurers such as Aviation Insurance Resources and brokers linked to Marsh & McLennan Companies. Ancillary offerings include trip support coordinated with handlers at Heathrow Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, Singapore Changi Airport and in-flight services arranged through caterers like Gate Gourmet and ground logistics partners including LSG Sky Chefs.

Fleet

Executive Jet Management operates light, midsize and large-cabin business jets sourced from manufacturers including Cessna, Embraer, Bombardier, Gulfstream Aerospace and Dassault Aviation. Typical types in management and charter roles include models related to Citation (aircraft), Phenom 300, Challenger (business jet), Global Express, Falcon 7X and Gulfstream G650. Fleet management practices reference maintenance intervals from original equipment manufacturers such as Honeywell International, Pratt & Whitney and Rolls-Royce plc. Aircraft are registered with authorities including the Federal Aviation Administration, Transport Canada and Civil Aviation Authority (United Kingdom), and operated under certificate frameworks akin to Part 135 of the Federal Aviation Regulations and international equivalents enforced by ICAO member states.

Safety and Certifications

Safety programs at Executive Jet Management align with international auditing standards and third-party oversight from organizations like Wyvern Limited, ARGUS International, and IS-BAO assessors. Certification and regulatory compliance involve the Federal Aviation Administration, European Union Aviation Safety Agency, Transport Canada Civil Aviation and safety recommendations historically influenced by findings from the National Transportation Safety Board. Maintenance and crew training integrate manufacturer programs from Bombardier Aerospace, Gulfstream Aerospace, Dassault Aviation and training vendors tied to FlightSafety International and CAE Inc.. The operator participates in industry safety initiatives promoted by the National Business Aviation Association and interoperates with emergency response frameworks coordinated with agencies such as Federal Emergency Management Agency and local airport authorities.

Corporate Structure and Ownership

Executive Jet Management operates as a subsidiary within an aviation portfolio historically connected to NetJets and ultimately associated with Berkshire Hathaway, chaired by Warren Buffett. Corporate governance involves executive leadership drawn from the business aviation sector with oversight comparable to other operators like Flexjet and VistaJet. The company engages with finance partners, lessors and OEMs including GE Capital Aviation Services, Avolon, and Air Lease Corporation for fleet financing and leasing arrangements. Legal and compliance functions interact with entities such as the U.S. Department of Transportation, Securities and Exchange Commission for corporate filings, and industry bodies like the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.

Notable Clients and Contracts

Executive Jet Management has provided services to a spectrum of corporate, entertainment, sports, and government-related clients, operating flights for businesses listed on exchanges such as the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ, touring artists who use venues like Madison Square Garden and Wembley Stadium, and sports franchises associated with leagues including the National Football League, National Basketball Association, and Major League Baseball. The company has held contracts for VIP transport supporting delegations to summits such as the G20 Summit and has coordinated services for humanitarian and disaster-relief missions alongside organizations like United Nations agencies and International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Commercial partnerships and charter agreements have overlapped with corporate travel managers at firms including Deloitte, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Ernst & Young.

Category:Business aviation companies Category:Companies based in Ohio