Our Commitment to Excellence
IAS will ensure your custom aircraft exceeds your expectations in safety, comfort, design, performance, and long-term value. Our program management process includes monitoring the critical path schedule, participating in vendor and program reviews, and proactively identifying and solving major issues before they manifest.
We pay close attention to quality, cost, and schedule on every issue including change orders. Our commitment to our client begins in the design phase — we negotiate and control costs throughout the entire project lifecycle.
Key Services We Perform & Supervise
- Input and coordinate during the initial design phase for cabin layout, cockpit avionics placement, and paint. Recommend updates, modifications, inspections, and equipment installations.
- Coordinate with the client, the client's designer, and the center's design group to ensure that your expectations are clearly understood and fully implemented.
- Participate in Critical Design Reviews to ensure installation and assembly drawings reflect the requirements specified in the approved layout packages.
- Conduct a "green" airframe acceptance inspection including review of functional test results, detailed airframe inspection, and thorough document review.
- Participate in all pressurization tests, gear swings, and test flights.
- Monitor the milestone schedule and highlight any potential problem areas to both the client and the Completion Center for quick resolution.
- Ensure the completion center complies with the terms and conditions outlined in the Purchase Agreement at all times.
- Participate in all reviews of cabinets, seats, and major installations — identifying deficiencies early to ensure timely corrective action.
- Maintain active documented records of all open items and issues. Monitor all technical aspects of the aircraft including production drawings, airframe/engine/system build quality, and certification documentation.
- Maintain records during the process to reconcile the final bill from the completion center. Photograph component installations for future reference.
- Provide a continuous flow of communications and information to the client throughout the program.
- Participate in all Program and Status Reviews with the Center — typically scheduled every three weeks — reviewing all open items.
- Review and monitor the quality of interior completion installations including soft goods design, construction, and fit — ensuring compliance well beyond FAA minimums.
- Conduct fully functional tests of all aircraft and avionics systems. Conduct multiple approaches of all types and cold soak flights to detect any abnormalities.
- Conduct a pre-delivery traceability report, final airworthiness review, and log book preparation. Review all documents including the AFM, component handbooks, warranty paperwork, and passenger briefing cards.
- Participate in the delivery and acceptance of the aircraft. Coordinate all delivery documentation and entry into service.