The JetSwiss Pilatus Acquisition Experience
Because it's more than buying a plane
Looking for a pre-owned PC-12 or PC-24? Have a specific model in mind but can’t seem to find it? We have our ear to the ground and eyes on the skies. In fact, 65% of JetSwiss projects are private sale. Our network of Pilatus-loving people can help you get flying faster—with less risk, and less hassle.
Pilatus Pre-owned Buyer’s guide
Based on decades of experience and hundreds of aircraft, the JetSwiss team has put together a comprehensive overview of to-dos before purchasing a used Pilatus PC-12 aircraft. This overview will help you think beyond surfing the web for pretty planes and put you on the road to pre-owned Pilatus ownership.
Helping with Everything it takes "TO LIFT" your Pilatus
Training
No matter the experience you or your pilot may have, operative a highly complex multi-million dollar asset should be given the respect it deserves. There are various training providers and mentor pilots that we have experience with. Our team can assist you in navigating your options and selecting what is best for you based on insurance, costs, timing, and most importantly, common sense.
Operations
Our intimate knowledge of the aircraft ensures that no matter what aspect of Pilatus operations you need assistance with, we have the knowledge and resources. Through our network and experience, we help you navigate various topics such as: sourcing a pilot, management company, charter operator, or even the best FBO/hangar source. Every ownership experience is unique and through our network, we will provide the best solutions.
Legal
There are a lot of aspects to an aircraft purchase agreement, as well as the ownership structure. As an example, you could set up a legal entity to own an airplane and operate it illegally without even knowing it. At JetSwiss, we use aviation specific attorneys that have the knowledge and experience to navigate the landmines, protecting our clients now and in the future.
Insurance
When it comes to insurance, we dive into the details early in the process and often. A lot of the insurance requirements center around the pilot’s experience. We assist our clients in navigating the complexities of the insurance markets and understanding where the opportunity cost/benefit scale meets risk/liability.
Finance
Whether you are paying cash, leasing the aircraft, or taking on debt, knowing and understanding your options and pitfalls will allow you to make the best decision. We aid you in navigating the lending process by recommending only those lenders that have been vetted and have experience in the Pilatus markets.
Taxes
Navigating the complexities of federal, state, and local tax regulations can be the difference between costing you a lot of money or saving you a lot of money. Proper tax planning is essential to a positive ownership experience. JetSwiss partners with only the finest aviation specific tax consultants to minimize the impact of aircraft ownership.
The Pilatus Acquisition Experts.
JetSwiss is the industry leader when it comes to pre-owned Pilatus Aircraft. Averaging over 15 Pilatus projects a year, we know the market, the buyers, and the sellers. We have over 20 years of Pilatus experience which assists our acquisition clients in navigating the marketplace, understanding the maintenance events, and handling the complexities surrounding the acquisition of a multi-million dollar asset.
THERE ARE...
18
Pilatus Manuals & Operational Instruction Booklets
386
Maintenance Service Bulletins and Product Improvements Since 1994
28
Pages in Pilatus Warranty and NavData Subscription Agreements
6,569
Pages in the Pilatus Maintenance Manual
23
Pages in an Average Aircraft Purchase Agreement
12
Different CD's of Data, Documentation, Software, for a PC-12
11
of PC-12 Variants (Lineage) since 1994
And our expertise
encompasses every single one.
JetSwiss Aviation has earned the respect of the global Pilatus community by living and breathing Pilatus since the beginning. We guarantee that your experience, process, and satisfaction will be directly impacted by our in-depth knowledge of these numbers.
How to Minimize Risk on a Pre-Owned Aircraft
Many people believe buying a used airplane is like buying any used vehicle. Wrong. With safety requirements, insurance, specialized maintenance and business intricacies in the mix, there is a lot of room for things to slip through the cracks. And those cracks can mean big dollars in the aviation world. That is why we’ve developed a series of proprietary reports and procedures to minimize risk and maximize results. We are here to help you navigate through all the details.
jetswiss proprietary reports
Pilatus Value Ranking (PVR)
Based on over 10 years of market data and over 3 years in the making, this specialized report utilizes a proprietary algorithm with 98.7% accuracy. Utilizing over 25 different components, this provides our clients with precise tailored insights into the entire Pilatus market. Allowing them to judge the best value and also price their aircraft correctly.
Pilatus Market Review (PMR)
This comprehensive review depicts the entire world-wide market of available aircraft for sale — both public and private. This provides the introductory landscape for establishing perfect pricing and marketing strategy. In addition, the PMR provides our buying clients with the best possible options to select their next aircraft purchase.
Pilatus Short List (PSL)
In this report for our acquisition clients, we leverage our in-depth knowledge of the Pilatus market to fine-tune your shortlist, assess each aircraft’s value, condition, and potential, and create a dynamic shortlist tailored to your specific criteria.
Pilatus Appraisal Report (PAR)
Our PAR incorporates actual sales comp data and adjusts for various value components (age, equipment, hours, condition, etc.) to generate a detailed fair market value. This assists our sellers in pricing correctly, and our buyers to purchase intelligently. Our clients stay on PAR with this 99% historically accurate report.
Aircraft Condition Evaluation (ACE)
This is the holy grail of information. JetSwiss’ expert technicians and flight crews evaluate each specific aircraft, examining the logbooks and records, conducting visual inspections, test flights, engine exams, etc. This summary or ‘ACE’ report provides our clients with a detailed look at every rivet, component, and record for a subject aircraft. This gives them 100% clarity to make a buying decision and provide the landscape for future ownership.
Maintenance Analysis Examination (MAX)
Over three years in the making, our MAX provides a current detailed maintenance status for a specific subject aircraft. In addition, this report includes maintenance cost projections for up to 3 years in the future, helping our clients avoid any turbulence in negotiations, during pre-purchase inspections, as well as future land mines.
BYE, Bye brokerville
What makes JetSwiss different? Pre-owned Pilatus is our specialty. We have seen more pre-owned PC-12 projects than anyone else in the world. Unlike other brokers, who shove their latest deal in your face, we know there is always another aircraft. We treat every project as if you were family. Finding an aircraft that meets all your needs and budget is an obvious goal. Holding your hand through the intricacies of setting up a business, navigating risk and insurance, details of maintenance and test flights is a huge benefit of working with the Pilatus experts at JetSwiss.
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