Jet Support Services

Jet Support Services | Aircraft Appraisals, Maintenance Programs & Aviation Capital

Core Services & Expertise

Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI) is the leading independent provider of maintenance support, advisory services, software, and financial tools to the business aviation industry. Established in 1989, the company brings over 35 years of expertise serving aircraft owners, operators, and MRO businesses worldwide.

JSSI supports 6,000+ aircraft through maintenance programs and software platforms managing over 10,000 maintenance events annually across 200+ airframe types, 4,000+ engines, and 700+ APUs.

The company leverages 30+ years of independent maintenance data and a team of 70+ technical experts to provide comprehensive solutions for every stage of the aircraft lifecycle.

Aircraft Appraisals & Advisory Services

JSSI provides professional aircraft appraisals through ASA-accredited appraisers with extensive aviation expertise. The company offers both desktop and on-site appraisal options delivered by one of the industry’s largest teams of ASA-accredited appraisers.

Desktop appraisals provide cost-effective valuations without physical inspection, including market research, maintenance assessment, and residual value forecasting. On-site appraisals include physical aircraft inspection, detailed logbook review, and comparable aircraft analysis establishing accurate market value.

All appraisals comply with USPAP and ASA standards. JSSI appraisals support aircraft acquisition, refinancing, insurance assessment, and disposition decisions.

Maintenance Programs

JSSI offers Hourly Cost Maintenance (HCM) Programs stabilizing maintenance budgets and maximizing aircraft availability. Specialized programs include Tip-To-Tail® program covering comprehensive maintenance, Airframe Program, Engine Program, and APU Program.

Programs enhance residual value and provide operators with predictable maintenance costs for business jets, turboprops, and helicopters.

Parts & Leasing

JSSI maintains extensive inventory with 60,000+ parts in stock sourcing aircraft parts and components for virtually every business aircraft make and model. The company offers jet engine leasing and APU leasing from comprehensive inventory supporting rapid parts procurement and supply chain solutions. PartsHub provides digital parts ordering and tracking capabilities.

Aviation Capital & Financing

JSSI Aviation Capital offers customized asset-based finance solutions for business aircraft. Flexible financing structures support aircraft purchases and refinancing needs. The company’s deep understanding of aircraft maintenance and residual values enables streamlined underwriting and tailored financing options.

Appraisal Methodology & Expertise

JSSI appraisal process includes professional evaluation with USPAP-compliant reports, meticulous maintenance analysis supporting value adjustments, and comprehensive market research. Appraisers research current market listings, establish average days on market, evaluate trending data, assess maintenance status, identify upcoming inspection costs, review aircraft records, provide fair market value opinions, and forecast residual values.

On-site appraisals include hands-on inspection of aircraft, engines, airframe logbooks, and maintenance records. Desktop appraisals deliver sight-unseen valuations for worldwide accessibility without on-site inspection requirements.

Client Benefits & Advantages

• Over 35 years business aviation expertise
• 70+ technical experts and ASA-accredited appraisers
• 30+ years independent maintenance data
• 6,000+ aircraft supported providing market intelligence
• USPAP and ASA-compliant appraisals
• Desktop and on-site appraisal options
• Aircraft cost expertise from Conklin & de Decker integration
• Global 24/7 support and worldwide service
• Independent and objective valuations
• Comprehensive maintenance and operational data supporting valuations

Appraisal Applications

JSSI appraisals support aircraft sales transactions, financing collateral requirements, insurance coverage determination, aircraft refinancing, and asset management planning. Residual value forecasting assists owners with long-term financial planning. Maintenance value adjustments provide accurate condition-based valuations. Desktop appraisals enable rapid worldwide valuations supporting time-sensitive acquisition decisions.

Quick Facts

• Founded: 1989
• Core Services: Appraisals, maintenance programs, parts/leasing, software, aviation capital
• Appraisal Types: Desktop, on-site, USPAP compliant, ASA-accredited
• Specializations: Aircraft appraisals, maintenance support, parts sourcing, financing, advisory services
• Software: Traxxall, Conklin & de Decker
• Aircraft Types: Business jets, turboprops, helicopters, regional jets
• Investors: GTCR and Genstar Capital (private equity)

Contact Details

Address: 167 North Green Street Suite 1300 Chicago, IL 60607 USA
Phone: + 1 (312) 644-4444
Email: info@jetsupport.com
Website: www.jetsupport.com

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