Aviation Advisory & Aircraft Ownership Services

Scissortail’s Access Model Analysis evaluates the different ways to access private aviation, including ownership, partnerships, fractional programs, jet cards, and charter solutions, to determine the most practical and cost-effective fit for your mission profile and operational goals.
Scissortail represents buyers throughout the aircraft acquisition process, providing support with aircraft sourcing, market analysis, pre-buy coordination, negotiations, transaction management, and delivery oversight. Our approach is focused on aligning the aircraft, ownership structure, and operational strategy with the client’s long-term objectives.
As operational needs evolve, Scissortail helps clients navigate aircraft sales, upgrades, fleet expansion, and ownership restructuring. Services include valuation guidance, market positioning, sales strategy, transaction management, and long-term fleet planning designed to support the continued evolution of the operation.

Scissortail provides both full turn-key flight department management and customized operational support for aircraft owners. Services can include crew management, maintenance oversight, operational guidance, safety systems, Part 135 strategy, and supplemental charter lift through our sister company, Scissortail Jets.
Scissortail supports new and expanding Part 135 operators through operational planning, conformity preparation, manual development, compliance strategy, and ongoing operational guidance. Our role is to help operators build scalable and professionally structured charter operations aligned with FAA requirements and long-term business objectives.
A strong safety culture requires more than paperwork. Scissortail helps operators develop practical safety management systems, operational procedures, compliance processes, and risk management strategies designed to support safe, efficient, and scalable flight operations.

Scissortail provides discreet white-label brokerage support for independent aircraft brokers and aviation advisors who need additional operational, technical, or transaction support without building a full in-house team. Our services are designed to help brokers expand their capabilities while maintaining full control of their client relationships and brand identity.
Operating costs in private aviation can vary significantly depending on operational structure, utilization, maintenance strategy, staffing, and aircraft selection. Scissortail helps clients evaluate operational efficiency, identify cost-saving opportunities, and benchmark performance against industry standards to support more informed operational and financial decision-making.
Scissortail helps clients align their aviation strategy with long-term operational and financial goals through fleet planning, ownership restructuring, utilization analysis, cost forecasting, and operational scalability guidance. Our approach focuses on building aviation solutions that evolve alongside the client’s needs.