Operational Consulting:
NEW
AIRCRAFT
PRE-OWNED
AIRCRAFT
FRACTIONAL
SHARES
CARDS
& CHARTER
We identify, inspect, audit and verify each aircraft to ensure you’ve found your ideal aviation solution.
NEW
AIRCRAFT
PRE-OWNED
AIRCRAFT
FRACTIONAL
SHARES
CARDS
& CHARTER
We identify, inspect, audit and verify each aircraft to ensure you’ve found your ideal aviation solution.
A Team with Vision
We have a team of veterans who have influenced over $10 Billion in aircraft transactions. Let our seasoned negotiators add real economic value to your next aircraft transaction.
Mente Group consultants assist our clients to improve the operational results of their aviation function.
We improve aviation operations through tailored services as organization and flight department audits, IS-BAO registration and audits, pre-purchase inspection, training and compliance audits, factory QC monitoring and completion oversight.
Mente Group’s team of Operational and Technical experts have performed “best industry practices” types of safety reviews and audits of management companies and flight departments.
IS-BAO builds on the excellent safety record already established in business aviation. The program centers on the Safety Management System (SMS) and leads the operator from establishing principles, to achieving an effective SMS, and eventually attaining a risk averse, generative safety culture.
Organization & Flight
Department Reviews
- Independent assessment of flight department operations, process, and procedures
- Assess internal communications, reporting and accountability processes
- Review and analysis of existing metrics implemented in support of operations and business management
Safety Management
- Review Safety Management System (SMS) policy and procedures and compliance with established standards
- Assess safety awareness, initiatives, processes and performance metrics for flight and maintenance operations
- Ascertain effectiveness of operations safety metrics to ensure best possible performance
Training &
Compliance Reviews
- Assess training policy and frequency against industry and regulatory standards
- Review internal and formal training programs for efficiency and compliance
Best Practice Reviews
- Benchmark current operational performance against industry leading flight department best practices
- Provide visibility into all areas of the flight department to assess organizational culture and communication of stakeholders
- Comprehensive review of flight department operations and personnel, and adherence to established policy and procedures
WHAT WE DO
With You at
Every Step
Today’s private aircraft owners, operators and users must make informed, time-sensitive, and financially significant decisions about the aviation solutions that best meet their needs.
Available Inventory
2012 GULFSTREAM G450 – 4236
PILOTS:
BAGGAGE:
169 cu ftSEATING:
14RANGE:
4,350 NMCOST:
$15.995M
4,683 Hours | 2,543 Cycles
2000 Gulfstream V – 618
PILOTS:
BAGGAGE:
226 cu ftSEATING:
12RANGE:
5,635 NMCOST:
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9002.9 Hours | 3,288 Cycles
2007 Gulfstream G550 – 5146
PILOTS:
BAGGAGE:
226 cu ftSEATING:
14RANGE:
6,750 NMCOST:
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5,009.9 Hours | 1,630 Cycles
2018 Gulfstream G550 – 5565
PILOTS:
BAGGAGE:
226 cu ftSEATING:
14RANGE:
6,750 NMCOST:
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1,714.3 Hours | 658 Cycles
2018 Gulfstream G650ER – 6331
PILOTS:
BAGGAGE:
195 cu ftSEATING:
13RANGE:
7,000 NMCOST:
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1,260 Hours | 536 Cycles
2000 Learjet 45 – 78
PILOTS:
BAGGAGE:
65 cu ftSEATING:
9RANGE:
1,842 NMCOST:
$2.995M
4,181.3 Hours | 3,634 Cycles
2011 Gulfstream G450 – 4218
PILOTS:
BAGGAGE:
169 cu ftSEATING:
16RANGE:
4,350 NMCOST:
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2,733.1 Hours | 1,072 Cycles
2012 Learjet 45XR – 445
PILOTS:
BAGGAGE:
65 cu ftSEATING:
9RANGE:
1,842 NMCOST:
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3,413.1 Hours | 2,493 Cycles
2011 Gulfstream G550 – 5341
PILOTS:
BAGGAGE:
226 cu ftSEATING:
14RANGE:
6,750 NMCOST:
Make Offer
3,453.8 Hours | 1,497 Cycles
TESTIMONIALS
Mente Group is an industry leading company that provides an aircraft valuation program that is essential for flight departments to know and understand the fair market value of their aircraft. This program allows for customization of depreciation curves, aircraft detail and comparisons, valuation of the optional equipment installed, and updating the current flight times to have the most complete fair market value of your aircraft on a monthly basis. Mente Group also has a licensed Aircraft Appraiser on staff to provide annual aircraft appraisals for property tax valuations. We have saved significant sums of money on property taxes every year. Finally, Mente Group provides outstanding brokerage services and analysis of the flight department needs in terms of aircraft and personnel required based on company’s travel requirements.
-Manager of Aircraft Maintenance – Fortune 500 company
It was not just the very professional way that Mente Group handled the disposition of our current aircraft and the acquisition of the new aircraft that sets them apart. They provided us with an extraordinarily detailed analysis that helped clarify our decision. They also provided completion insight that I don’t believe anyone else in the industry has resident in their firm. Finally, they helped our treasury department mitigate a tax issue on our existing airplane with the assistance of their asset advisory team. I simply don’t know of any other firm that has the breadth of knowledge that Mente Group has.
-Vice President of Flight Operations
It has been great working with Mente Group. As always, they expertly handled the relationship piece and kept us in the loop so we could keep our principal informed and calm. I assumed from the beginning that Mente would be a good fit, primarily because I personally know most of the team quite well. That confidence was validated every step of the way.
-Retired Aviation Industry Executive
I would highly recommend Mente group in both the sales and acquisition of an aircraft. They took the time to clearly understand my needs, provide competitive information, assist in the negotiation process, and complete both a sales and acquisition process. Their follow up and communication was exceptional throughout the process and second to none. There is only one place I would turn for help in my next acquisition.
-CEO
I meant it when I said what a pleasure it was to work with professionals for a change. It was refreshing to deal with calm, rational people who worked towards mutually beneficial solutions.
-Vice President – Aviation Lender
I wanted to thank you for the terrific job Mente did helping us acquire our new G450. This being our first aircraft we had no clue where to start or how to avoid the pitfalls in the marketplace. Mente took us by the hand and led us through the process with tremendous patience. For us, Mente’s most valuable asset is your ability to read and react to market conditions quickly to provide strategic guidance. We got much more airplane than we dreamed possible by listening to your counsel.
Thanks again for a great experience!
– Director of Marketing and Public Relations