Derrick Smith

Over 40 years of aviation/airline experience. Business owner since 2004 concentrating on Aircraft/Engine Purchases and remarketing. Additional expertise in:

• Operations Startup from certification process through to induction of aircraft, route structure, manpower staffing and other operational requirements.
• Asset and Vendor Management, Pre-purchase evaluations, Asset inspections, records audits and Inventory, Asset valuations, Periodic portfolio valuation reports, Residual value forecasts, Lease technical evaluations. Manage and regulatory control with vendors.
• Contracts: Aircraft Direct Purchase contracts, Buyer Furnished Equipment (BFE) contracts, IFE, OEM contracts, Logistics, Heavy & Line Maintenance Support 3rd-party contracts, Ground Handling agreements.
• Experience with private, corporate, regional, commercial, and military aircraft types.