zasmith25 wrote:Sir, I'm not on any drugs. Why am I being accused of that?
zasmith25 wrote:So folks, are you guys saying I shouldn't start one since I'm a middle class American? I want it to be clear.
zasmith25 wrote:Sir, I'm not on any drugs. Why am I being accused of that?
zasmith25 wrote:So folks, are you guys saying I shouldn't start one since I'm a middle class American? I want it to be clear.
zasmith25 wrote:So folks, are you guys saying I shouldn't start one since I'm a middle class American? I want it to be clear.
zasmith25 wrote:Sorry for the late response, I've been busy with some stuff. But I am back to discuss it further. Based flymia's statement on what my plan is. My plan is to start small, maybe do a charter service of one plane or 2 that holds 60 passengers on each flight, then have a growth plan eventually go for more of an enterprise of more destinations and lean away from the charter flight service. ptharris's statement, I do have a high enthusiastic level, I am full of ideas and I strive to make things better when things don't go exactly right.
zasmith25 wrote:Is there resources I can follow that will guide me through becoming successful?
zasmith25 wrote:Okay, from all the statements everyone made here, I've officially going to close the idea on it and step down and not go forward. Thanks everyone for your input and I wish everyone luck.
zasmith25 wrote:Okay, from all the statements everyone made here, I've officially going to close the idea on it and step down and not go forward. Thanks everyone for your input and I wish everyone luck.
Flighty wrote:I think a 20 year old might be able to buy Alitalia.
thefactorypilot wrote:Seriously, why do you guys even entertain these people with replies?
Unless he is an heir to a fortune he has zero chance of succeeding. The guy couldn't even use proper grammar and you guys are taking time to give him honest feedback? I mean, thats nice of you, but I wouldn't waste a second considering the OP as being legit.
zasmith25 wrote:Is there resources I can follow that will guide me through becoming successful? I'm not an aviation ensusiatic. I have an IT background so I am well aware of numbers and thinking.
Apprentice wrote:You must pack a good idea to attract pax.
For Instance: "NO CHILD BELOW 10 yrs. OLD WILL BE ALLOWED"
Your planes will be full with people wanting to travel & rest..
Rgds
Apprentice wrote:You must pack a good idea to attract pax.
For Instance: "NO CHILD BELOW 10 yrs. OLD WILL BE ALLOWED"
Your planes will be full with people wanting to travel & rest..
Rgds
Eindhoven wrote:But parents with children will pick another airline. It is true that you need a good idea, you got to be different from the rest. That can be done in many ways, which way works best for you?
zasmith25 wrote:Hello,
I'm considering to start an airline. I'm a typical 20 year old middle class American with a dream.
How do I go about starting a successful and profitable airline? What are some resources I can use to learn more? I know StartupBoeing is one resource.
Can someone give me advice on how to do it and where to start? Is there more down to beginners resouces I can use to learn?
Thanks
Zacb
zasmith25 wrote:Hello Everyone,
I apologize for my long absences between me being online. I've been busy with college and finding a job at a local retail. Due to my lack of wealth and my lack of experience in the aviation industry. I've decided to [i]NOT[/i] move forward in starting a new airline company.
However, due to the fact that I have a high interest in the aviation industry, I have decided to work for a local retail for a certain amount time to gain intensive customer service experience, then go apply for a job at a major airline as a Customer Service Representative at an airport.
The aviation industry is a huge interest of mines and I am interested in trying to do some sort of work in it.
Thanks
Zach
zasmith25 wrote:Hello,
I'm considering to start an airline. I'm a typical 20 year old middle class American with a dream.
How do I go about starting a successful and profitable airline? What are some resources I can use to learn more? I know StartupBoeing is one resource.
Can someone give me advice on how to do it and where to start? Is there more down to beginners resouces I can use to learn?
Thanks
Zacb
BawliBooch wrote:1. Get some seed money to get the initial formalities ironed out. In India that means around 10-20 crores [2-3 millions $].
2. First you need to get a Scheduled/Non-Scheduled AOC - Air operators Certificate from the Govt of your country. Without an AOC you cannot lease/buy planes or transact any business.
3. Once the AOC is in hand, you can start recruiting staff, leasing/buying planes for which again you need money. I would say minimum fleet size is around 5 - anything less than that you are going to loose money.
4. Finance for each aircraft is arranged separately - so having a competent Finance wizard with a grasp on financing markets is most important.
5. For the startup funds and for individual aircraft, various creative means are available. Private individuals will come onboard to finance single/multiple aircraft in return for fixed payment every year or a deferred payment model. Things can get complicated - hence having a competent individual to handle your Finance Department is very crucial.
6. Cash Flow from the base 5 aircraft fleet can then keep operations going & after a runin period of a year or so fund expansion as well.