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General Questions

What is SSC’s Main Business?

Special Services’ core businesses include Aircraft Charter, Aircraft Maintenance, Aircraft Management, Aircraft Sales, and Aircraft Parts. What makes us unique is our ability to combine any of the above to custom fit the need.

Where Are You Located?

We have private facilities with exclusive parking, headquartered at the Greenville Downtown Airport (KGMU). Our physical address is 54 Watson Aviation Rd Greenville, SC 29607. Our service area includes North and South America, Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean Islands.

Who Are Your Clients?

Special Services’ clients include any combination of individuals, corporations, and partnerships.

What Is Your Safety Record?

Special Services has more than 50 years of accident-free operations. We were honored to have recently been awarded the 50 Year Safe Flying Award by the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA). SSC is also third-party audited by safety auditing firms, Wyvern & Argus, the premier auditing firms in the private aviation industry.

What Types Of Aircraft Are In Your Fleet?

Special Services is capable of arranging any aircraft type and size for your travel needs. Our in-house charter fleet consists of a Citation Encore, Citation Ultra, Citation II, and a Cirrus SR22. We also manage other aircraft types for owners to include turboprop, piston, and turbojet aircraft.

Questions About Air Charter

What Kinds Of Charter Programs Does SSC Offer?

We offer on-demand, block time, as well as pre-paid programs. Whatever the need, SSC can tailor the program to fit the mission.

How Much Does It Cost To Charter A Plane?

Rates for business jets can cost anywhere from $2,000 per flight hour all the way up to $7,000 per flighthour plus depending on cabin size and class. Turboprops will run in the $1,100 – $1,500 range, and piston aircraft will run on average $600 – $700 per flight hour.

Special Services is unique in that we do not charge pilot wait time, and generally minimum use fees do not apply.

What About Meals, Luggage, Pets,  and Ground Transportation?

SSC can coordinate any special catering requests for your flight. We greet you in the parking lot and handle your luggage so you don’t have to. The amount of luggage one can bring depends on which aircraft is being used. Pets are welcome aboard, and SSC can coordinate all ground transportation needed. Leave the details to us.

Where Does Special Services Fly?

We are authorized to operate in North America, Central & South America, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. If your travel requires other destinations than listed, SSC can coordinate this for you with operators of larger aircraft.

Do You Ever Have Empty Legs? How Much Do They Cost?

Yes, we do on occasion reposition aircraft to serve clients in other areas. These empty legs can be purchased at a reduced rate.

How Can I Track Available Empty Legs?

Empty legs, along with their pricing, are posted on our Facebook and Twitter pages as they become available. Sign-up to follow us online and receive information on discounted destinations!

Questions About Aircraft Management

What Kinds Of Management Programs Does SSC Offer?

Special Services provides turnkey-custom management services.  What sets SSC apart? One – SSC custom fits a management program that meets specific needs. We can do that because we offer full flight and maintenance services including maintenance tracking. Two – our cability to place revenue on your aircraft through our FAR 135 Air Carrier Certificate. Three – the tailored aircraft management program allows you to have a full-time flight department for a part-time cost. See details.

How Much Does SSC’s Aircraft Management Cost?

The cost will vary based on the level of services needed. Please call or contact us today to receive a custom quote. Click here to read further about our management services.

Questions About Aircraft Ownership And Acquisition

What Are The Various Types Of Aircraft Ownership?

There is Full Aircraft Ownership, Partnerships, and Fractionals. For individuals or companies flying 200 hours per year or more, full ownership is justified. If flying less, then block charter may be a better choice. Fractional Companies will always be higher on a per hour basis.

Special Services provides free detailed consulations on the best option for you or your business. We only ask that you give us a fair chance at your business in return. Sign-up to receive our free eCourse – “Aviation Orientation Course” for a detailed look into the options within private aviation.

Who Should Own An Airplane?

Individuals, large businesses, and small businesses alike all make up those that own and utilize aircraft.

Generally, those that fly at least 200 hours per year are good candidates for some form of ownership. If you’re right at 200 hours, then a leaseback on charter is a good fit to provide revenue on the airplane when it’s not being used. If you’re flying more than this, then full ownership without a leaseback can be justified since there would be limited time to use the aircraft for revenue. Not sure how to judge what your utilization would be? Send us your itenary over the last 12 months, and we’ll be glad to do the leg work for you.

What Is SSC’s Role In The Acquisition Process?

After an initial consulation, SSC will help identify, evaluate, and ultimately purchase the right aircraft for your needs. We have the expertise to walk you through every step of the process.

Questions About Aircraft Maintenance

What Types Of Aircraft Does SSC Maintain?

Our in-house maintenance technicians are experienced and skilled in most engine/airframe types. They service smaller piston aircraft including Mooneys, Diamonds, and Cirrus’s. We routinely service turbine engine aircraft including all King Air models, Citations, and Beechjets to name a few.

What Are SSC’s Maintenance Capabilities?

Visit our Maintenance page to view a complete list of our capabilities.

Questions About Aircraft Parts

How Can SSC Assist In Finding Parts For My Airplane?

Whether new, serviceable, overhaul, repair, or alternate parts, each serve a purpose in managing aircraft maintenance costs. Our operations and maintenance experience combined with utilizing our network of vendors provides a unique parts managment advantage in helping you choose the right parts option for your aircraft. This advantage provides a more cost-effective alternative to aircraft parts needs all for the cost of the part. Let us search the “parts world” for the best option and price for your aircraft parts. Contact our parts guy, James Stephens, for assistance, or call and ask for “parts.”