Aircraft Management · ARGUS Gold · WYVERN
A complete flight department built around your aircraft.
For owners who want the aircraft and not the administrative overhead. One Haven team handles crew, maintenance oversight, scheduling, accounting and hangar, backed by our own maintenance shops. Charter revenue through the Charter Back Offset is an option, not a requirement, and a strict Part 91 owner can leave it off.
Why Owners Switch
The hidden cost of running your own flight department.
Crew turnover
Recruiting, training, and retaining ATP-current pilots in a market that turns over fast.
Vendor sprawl
Different invoices for fuel, hangar, scheduling software, dispatch, training, and insurance.
Surprise bills
Unscheduled inspections arrive without warning, and the finding sets the bill, not your budget.
AOG calls
A bird strike at 11pm. Who do you call? Where do parts come from?
Dispatch reliability
Trip planning, weather, weight & balance, MEL deferrals, all on you.
Charter offset
Wanting to charter the aircraft to offset cost, but not knowing how Part 135 economics work.
What Haven Covers
Every operational layer. Under one operator.
Flight Operations
ATP-current crew, recurrent training, duty-day compliance, dispatch, and 24/7 trip support.
Maintenance
In-house maintenance shops, King Air specialist MRO, OEM-authorized service, AOG response, and inspection forecasting.
Ground Services
Hangar + line services across our four Haven campuses (AMA / BUF / GRB / ROC), contract fuel discounts site-wide, plus ramp coordination + crew amenities wherever your aircraft is based.
Owner Back-Office
Monthly statements, charter revenue offset, insurance liaison, tax & depreciation reporting, single point of contact.
Curious about your numbers?
Charter Back Offset. Quick look.
Charter Back Offset · Fit Assessment
Is your aircraft a fit for CBO?
Four questions, then a straight answer on whether CBO fits your aircraft.
Just your personal use, not charter hours. The less you fly it, the more idle time Haven can offset with charter revenue.
Your CBO Fit Assessment
Strong FitLooks like a strong CBO candidate.
125 hrs/yr of personal use still leaves room for charter around your trips. What the offset is worth depends on aircraft type, base market and scheduling flexibility, and a Haven intro will tell you straight.
Or call 855-77-HAVEN to talk live.
Why we don't quote a dollar figure. Real CBO numbers depend on your specific aircraft, base, scheduling flexibility, and current charter demand in your market. Anyone offering a guaranteed return before a real conversation isn't being straight with you. Haven would rather tell you no than oversell.
Next step
Book a 30-min CBO consultation.
We review your aircraft, home base and flying pattern on the call, and say plainly if Part 91 alone is the better fit.
- Real revenue model for your aircraft, not industry averages
- Honest trade-offs (wear, dispatch flexibility, ownership control)
- Straight Part 91 alternative if CBO is not right for you
Three Programs · One Operator
Calibrated to how you operate.
Tier 1
Dispatch & Compliance
Operational backstop for owner-pilots and small flight departments.
Owner-pilots and small flight departments who want backup, not takeover.
- ·Flight planning & dispatch
- ·Training oversight
- ·Compliance & records
- ·AOG hotline access
- ·Optional MX coordination
Tier 2
Full Aircraft Management
A complete Part 91 flight department managed by Haven for owners who want the aircraft without the administrative overhead.
Owners who want a professionally run department without building one.
- ·Everything in Tier 1
- ·Crew recruitment & payroll
- ·Maintenance management
- ·Hangar & fuel
- ·Monthly reporting
Most Popular
Tier 3
Management + Charter Offset
Your full flight department, run by Haven. Part 135 charter revenue offset via our ARGUS Gold certificate, with full Part 91 controls. Lean either direction.
Owners chasing meaningful cost offset on fixed expenses.
- ·Everything in Tier 2
- ·ARGUS Gold charter cert
- ·Charter sales & dispatch
- ·Revenue accounting
- ·Owner override scheduling
Charter Back Offset · Optional
Charter revenue when you want it.
The Charter Back Offset places your aircraft on Haven's ARGUS Gold rated Part 135 certificate during the time it would otherwise sit, and applies that charter revenue against your fixed costs: hangar, insurance, and crew. Your trips come first. How much offset is realistic depends on three things, aircraft, base market, and how much idle time you give the program.
Aircraft Type
Higher-value aircraft, higher per-hour offset.
A heavy jet earns more per charter hour than a light jet, but operating costs are also higher, so the comparison is always net, never gross. Haven models the actual aircraft, not the category.
Base Market
Where the aircraft sits drives demand.
A jet based near consistent charter demand fills idle hours faster than one in a thinner market. Same aircraft, different base, very different outcomes.
Your Availability
Idle time you offer = the ceiling.
Your trips always come first. The more flexibility you give the program around your idle weeks, the more charter revenue can run against your fixed costs.
Owners who charter nothing
A strict Part 91 owner can choose no charter at all, and the rest of the program does not change. If the offset does interest you, Haven models it against your aircraft, your base, and your flying on a Schedule Haven Intro call, and we will say plainly when Part 91 alone is the better structure.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does aircraft management cost?+
There is no single number, management cost depends on your aircraft type, how much you fly, where it is based, and which services you need. Haven builds each management agreement around the individual owner rather than a fixed package. The clearest way to get a real figure is a short call where we model it against your specific aircraft.
What is the Charter Back Offset (CBO)?+
The Charter Back Offset is Haven’s owner program where managed charter revenue is used to offset the fixed costs of owning an aircraft, hangar, insurance, and crew. When your aircraft is a fit for charter and you choose to make it available, that revenue can meaningfully reduce your cost of ownership.
How do I compare Part 91 management companies?+
Ask all of them the same four questions. Who holds the certificate, and how is it rated: Haven manages under Part 91 and runs an ARGUS Gold rated Part 135 alongside it. Where does the maintenance happen: Haven runs its own maintenance shops in Amarillo, Buffalo, Green Bay and Rochester rather than handing your aircraft to a third party shop. Who employs the crew, the dispatchers, and the accountants: ours are in-house. And what does the agreement say about your schedule, your costs, and any charter revenue. Four answers from each company will tell you more than any ranked list.
What is the difference between Part 91 and Part 135 management?+
Part 91 covers private operation of your own aircraft. Part 135 is the FAA certificate that allows an aircraft to be chartered for hire. Haven manages aircraft under both, owners who only fly privately stay Part 91, and owners who want to offset costs through charter can place their aircraft on Haven’s ARGUS Gold-rated Part 135 certificate.
What crew amenities are provided through an aircraft management service?+
There is no fixed list, and a company that hands you one is reading from a brochure. What the crew covers changes with the aircraft, the trip, and how you fly. Haven runs crew and dispatch in-house rather than through a third party, so the trip gets what the trip needs, and anything reasonable you ask for on top of that we work out with you directly. Tell us how you fly and we will tell you exactly what it takes to support it.
Does Haven offer fractional ownership?+
Yes. Fractional ownership is available, though it is not our primary model, most owners we work with own their aircraft outright and use Haven for full management. If a fractional structure fits your flying, we can walk you through the options.
Where does Haven manage aircraft?+
Haven operates from Amarillo, TX (KAMA), Buffalo, NY (KBUF), Green Bay, WI (KGRB), and Rochester, NY (KROC), and manages aircraft for owners across the United States.
Engage Haven for a program review.
Share your aircraft, home base, and intended use. We respond with a tailored Part 91 proposal, modeled against the actual numbers, not boilerplate.