WHAT PROPER LOOKS LIKE

Complete Oversight of Your Aircraft

Our aurcraft management service provides complete oversight of your helicopter, ensuring it is operated safely, efficiently, and in line with both regulatory requirements and your personal needs.

We act as a single, rusted point of contact, coordinating every aspect of the aircraft on your behalf - from flight operations and crewing to maintenance and complicance.

HOW WE OPERATE

Our Approach

We operate independently, acting solely in the interests of the owner.

We recognise that no two owners, aircraft, or operating requirements are the same. Each aircraft we manage is aproached on an individual basis, with a structure tailored to suit the specific needs of the owner, the mission, and the operating environment.

From straightforward private ownership hrough to shared ownership structures and more complex operational structures, we create a bespoke management solution designed around you - not a standardised model.

Operating across the UK and Europe, we are able to support aircraft wheerever they are based, ensuring a consistent and dependable standard throughout. A core part of our approach is transparency.

We maintain clear visiblity across all aspects of aircraft operation, wiath a strong focus on cost control and accountability. We work closely with owners to ensure that expenditure is understood, justified, and appropriate - avoiding unnecessary cost wherever possible.

Our role is not only to manage the aircraft, but to ensure it is being run sensibly, efficiently, and in a way that supports long-term, sustainable owndership.

The aircraft is managed for you, not around us.

COMPLETE OVERSIGHT

How We Manage Your Aircraft

Skava Aviation provides end-to-end helicopter manafgement and advisory services, supporting owners across every stage or aircraft ownership.

Our core services cover every aspect of safe efficient and compliant operation.

Operational Management

We manage all aspects of day-to-day fligh operations, ensuring the aircraft is positioned, crewed, and operated in line with hour requirements.

This includes pilot oversight, training coordination, flight planning support, and ongoing operational conrol.

We support a range of twin-engine helicopter types across both private and commercial operations.

We have particular depth of experience with the AW109, AW139 & EC155, having been closely involved in their operation, management, and day-to-day oversight. This experience allows us to bring a detailed, practical understanding of these aircraft - from operational considerations through to maintenance planning and cost management.

AOC & Regulatory Support

Where commercial operation is required, we work closely with selected AOC partners to ensure a smooth and compliant setup.

We provide clear guidance on operational structure, regulatory requirements, and ongoing oversidght - ensuring everything is properly aligned from the outset.

Maintenance Oversight

We provide independent oversight of maintenance providers and CAMO organisations, ensuring all technical work is carried out correctly, ransparently, and in the best interests of the aircraft.

Our role is to challenge where needed, manage costs, and ensure no detail is overlooked.

Crew & Staffing

We source, vet, and manage experienced flight crew tailored to your specific operation.

Whether supporting an existing pilot or building a full crew structure, we ensure the right people are in plce to operate the aircraft safely and professionally.

Owner Support

We handle the day-to-day practicalities of ownership, including trip planning, logistics, and ongoing coordination.

Our aim is to make aircraft ownership straighforward, responsive, and entirely manageable.

PRINCIPLES

Our Philosophy

We are focused on building long-term, trusted relationships with our clients.

We recognise that without owners, there is no aviation - and our role is to support and protect that investment properly.

Our approach is simple: o provide honest, considered guidance, manage each aircraft with care, and ensure owners are able to enjoy their asset without unnecessary complexity or cost.

We believe aircraft ownership should be managed properly - not made unnecessarily expensive or complex.

By combining experience with a straighforward, accountable way of working we aim to create relationships that last - built on trust, clarity, and consistent delivery.

KEY PRINCIPLE

Good management is not about increasing spend, it's about controlling it properly.

TRUSTED MANAGEMENT

Confidence in How Your Aircraft is Managed

Our role is to remove complexity, protect the asset, and ensure your aircraft is managed to the highest possible standard.

Whether you are new to ownership or looking to improve an existing setup, we provide a dependable and experience solution tailored to your requirements.

To discuss your aircraft or requirements in more detail, please get in touch.

SpecialistHelicopter Management,Charter & Acquisition