Full Life Cycle: Leading Executive Aircraft Management
Instructor: James R. Winters
Aircraft Management | Owner Trust | Operational Strategy
Course Description:
In Full Life Cycle: Leading Executive Aircraft Management, aviation executive James R. Winters outlines how to manage the business, technical, and relational demands of full-service aircraft oversight. From acquisition to exit strategy, this course gives operators a real-world framework for stewarding owner capital, managing risk, and keeping operations aligned with high-net-worth expectations.
Ideal for management company leaders, Part 91 flight department heads, and aviation advisors, this course goes beyond scheduling and compliance—it’s about running aircraft like an executive asset.
- Build trust with principals through transparency and control
- Navigate the lifecycle: acquisition, onboarding, ops, and exit
- Coordinate technical teams, vendors, and crew as one unit
Course Length: 2 hours 12 minutes
About the Instructor
James R. Winters is a managing partner in a U.S.-based aircraft management company overseeing a fleet of owner-operated business jets. With 25+ years in aviation leadership, he’s helped executives maximize aircraft ROI while minimizing downtime, friction, and reputational risk. James is known for bridging the gap between aviation operations and high-stakes financial stewardship.