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JAN-FEB 2017

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www.AviationPros.com 21 orporate jet operators outsource to MROs; MROs outsource to subcon- tractors. And down the food chain it goes — each layer adding to, and benefiting from, the architecture of it all. In an increasing number of cases, there's yet a third tier: Jet Support Services Incorporated. JSSI is an hourly cost maintenance provider, one whose aim is pretty straightforward: to "eliminate your risk [while] enhancing the residual value of the aircraft," says Raymond Weiser, a helicopter program special- ist with the privately owned Chicago- based company. While declining to provide specif- ic numbers, JSSI says "2016 was the strongest sales year in JSSI's 28-year history." Specializing in corporate air- craft — both fixed wing and rotary — it spends north of a half billion U.S. dollars each year on maintenance on behalf of some 2,000 clients world - wide — all without ever turning a wrench itself. Instead, "We have a vendor network," says Weiser. "Our vendors are the ones who provide the work for us. We're a financial tool," he asserts. "Our vendor network is extensive. Matter of fact, there's a line of vendors waiting to come on board to become part of the JSSI network." That network is bizjet and helicop - ter powerplant heavy. The company says there are some 350 different JSSI powerplant programs just now, programs covering virtually all types of turbine engines. Among the play- ers represented: GE, P&WC;, Rolls- Royce, CFM, Honeywell, and Safran/ Turbomecca. Jet Support Services Incorporated says it manages 250 to 300 overhauls each year. CLOSE SCRUTINY 'Manage' is operant word here, close- in, eyes wide open oversight. "We rep- resent [our clients] in times of major events," says Weiser. "We'll travel to THE ULTIMATE OUTSOURCER Managing hundreds of rotary and fixed-wing turbine engine overhauls each year, JSSI aims to eliminate an operator's financial risk By Jerome Greer Chandler 1.316.733.9240 info@globalparts.aero www.globalparts.aero There's a lithium-ion fire on your aircraft during flight. Hot-Stop ® "L" Evo Fire Containment Kit designed by Baker Aviation. Distributed by GlobalParts.aero WHAT DO YOU DO? Designed to contain a PED that reaches thermal runaway and contain it until it has burned Zippered technology adds a new level of protection to capture volatile Li-Ion powered devices Large bag (27" x 26") accommodates all devices to include laptops, defibrillators, tablets, cell phones, portable chargers, battery packs, and more Sold as kit – includes carry storage sling, and gloves Burn certified and independently tested AviationPros.com/company/10451249 "We're basically an extension of [our client's] maintenance department. We'll inspect their engine … essentially providing a check and balance throughout the MRO process." — Raymond Weiser

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