ACI Jet
ACI Jet is a California-based private aviation services company operating FBOs, an FAA/EASA Part 145 MRO, and aircraft management for Bombardier and Cessna Citation business jets, serving enterprise operators across the West Coast.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1998
- HeadquartersSan Luis Obispo, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What ACI Jet does
ACI Jet (legally Aviation Consultants, Inc.) is a privately held, integrated aviation services company headquartered in San Luis Obispo, California, founded in 1998 by Bill Borgsmiller. The company operates three core business units: Fixed Base Operations (FBOs) at three California locations (San Luis Obispo, Orange County/SNA, and Oceano) handling 20,000+ aircraft operations and 5 million gallons of fuel annually; an FAA Part 145 and EASA Part 145 certified Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) division serving as the only Bombardier Authorized Service Facility and Parts Depot on the West Coast, handling 400+ Bombardier aircraft events per year; and an Aircraft Management/Charter division managing 18 business jets. The company serves enterprise business jet owners and operators, corporate flight departments, and OEM partners including Bombardier, Garmin, Collins Aerospace, Starlink (SpaceX), Viasat, Gogo, and Avfuel/Neste for SAF.
The company's underlying technology is rooted in regulatory certifications (FAA Part 145, EASA Part 145, IS-BAO Stage 3, IS-BAH, CAACI, Canadian maintenance authorization) and OEM authorizations that enable it to install and certify advanced avionics (Garmin G5000, Collins Pro Line Fusion), satellite connectivity (Starlink, Viasat Ka/Ku, Gogo AVANCE), and proprietary STCs (Challenger CMS cabin management system co-developed with Cabin Management Solutions). Supplementary offerings include an ILS SalesEdge eCommerce platform for parts sales (launching Q1 2026), Sustainable Aviation Fuel, and a 900-panel solar array powering SBP operations. The company is expanding into digital commerce and international maintenance approvals.
ACI Jet's revenue model combines transactional fees (fuel sales, parts, charter), professional services (MRO labor and avionics installations), and recurring management contracts (aircraft management subscriptions). Pricing is quote-based across all service lines, with promotional discounts (e.g., up to $70,000 off Garmin G5000 installations) used to drive avionics upgrade volume. The company is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, no parent company, and operates two wholly-owned subsidiaries (VY Foundation nonprofit and ACI Jet Solutions). Distribution is primarily regional through physical FBOs and the AOG Mobile Maintenance hub at Van Nuys, with a planned digital channel via SalesEdge Commerce.
ACI Jet firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- ACI Jet
- Legal name
- Aviation Consultants, Inc.
- Website
- https://acijet.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1998
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- ACI Jet is a California-based private aviation services company operating FBOs, an FAA/EASA Part 145 MRO, and aircraft management for Bombardier and Cessna Citation business jets, serving enterprise operators across the West Coast.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
ACI Jet industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Business Aviation Services
- NAICS
- Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation (481219), Support Activities for Air Transportation (4881), Airport Operations (48811)
- SIC
- Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)
- akta.pro primary industry
- MRO Engineering, Technical Publications & CAMO Support (IMABALAO)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- ACMI / Wet-Lease Passenger Operators (THABADAA)
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Where ACI Jet is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- San Luis Obispo
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices5 records
Markets served
ACI Jet business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- FBO Services: Fixed Base Operations providing aircraft ground support, fueling (Jet-A and Avgas), passenger terminals, and aircraft handling services. ACI Jet SBP conducts over 20,000 aircraft handling and fueling operations annually with over 5 million gallons of fuel delivered.
- MRO/Repair Station Services: Aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul services including scheduled maintenance, unscheduled AOG services, avionics installations, interior refurbishments, and major inspections. Services for Bombardier and Cessna Citation aircraft.
- Aircraft Management: Full-service aircraft management for business jet owners including flight operations, maintenance coordination, and charter management. ACI Jet manages and operates 18 business jets.
- Parts Sales: Sales of OEM and aftermarket aviation parts including Bombardier and Citation parts, electronics, components. As the only Bombardier Parts Depot on the West Coast, they offer specialized parts expertise.
- Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF): SAF fuel sales at FBO locations supporting environmental sustainability goals with up to 80% lifecycle GHG emission reduction compared to conventional jet fuel.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Parts and components pricing varies by OEM, aircraft type, and availability |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Garmin avionics installation packages with promotional discounts |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Challenger CMS upgrade services |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels6 records
ACI Jet product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ACI Jet operates an integrated aviation services ecosystem spanning four core business units: Fixed Base Operations (FBO) at three California airports, FAA Part 145 and EASA Part 145 certified Maintenance/Repair/Overhaul (MRO) for Bombardier and Cessna Citation aircraft, full-service aircraft management for 18 business jets, and private jet charter. The company also sells OEM and aftermarket aviation parts (as the only Bombardier Parts Depot on the West Coast) and offers Sustainable Aviation Fuel at its FBO locations.
Product overview
ACI Jet operates as an integrated aviation services ecosystem comprising three core business units: Fixed Base Operations (FBO), Maintenance/Repair/Overhaul (MRO), and Aircraft Management/Charter. The FBO network spans three California locations (San Luis Obispo, Orange County, and Oceano) providing passenger terminals, fueling, and ground services. The MRO division is an FAA Part 145 and EASA Part 145 certified repair station and Bombardier Authorized Service Facility offering line maintenance on Challenger and Global aircraft, avionics installations (Garmin, Collins, Starlink, Viasat, Gogo), cabin management systems, and AOG support. Aircraft Management handles business aircraft investment management and private charter services. Supplementary offerings include a SalesEdge Commerce eCommerce platform (Q1 2026 launch) for parts sales, Sustainable Aviation Fuel availability, and charitable VY Foundation initiatives.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Paradigm Positive: Corporate sustainability and ESG strategy focusing on environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and governance initiatives.
Products and services
- FBO Services (Fixed Base Operations) Executive passenger terminals and Fixed Base Operations providing passenger and aircraft service experience at San Luis Obispo County (SBP), Orange County (SNA), and Oceano, CA locations. Services include Jet-A and Avgas fueling, aircraft handling, ground support, and passenger terminals. ACI Jet SBP conducts over 20,000 aircraft handling and fueling operations annually with over 5 million gallons of fuel delivered.
- Aircraft Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) FAA Part 145 and EASA Part 145 certified repair station providing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, line and heavy maintenance, avionics installations, interior refurbishment, and AOG support for Bombardier Challenger and Global aircraft and Cessna Citation jets. Only Bombardier Authorized Service Facility on the West Coast. Operates with a four-day workweek schedule for faster turnaround.
- Aircraft Management Full-service aircraft management for business jet owners including flight operations, maintenance coordination, crew management, charter management, and regulatory compliance. ACI Jet manages and operates 18 business jets including 10 Bombardier Global-series aircraft.
- Private Jet Charter Private jet charter services using the company's managed fleet of business jets, providing personalized aviation travel experiences for individuals and corporate clients.
- Aviation Parts Sales (Including SalesEdge Commerce eCommerce Platform) Sales of OEM and aftermarket aviation parts including Bombardier and Cessna Citation parts, electronics, and components. As the only Bombardier Parts Depot on the West Coast, ACI Jet offers specialized parts expertise and warranty capabilities. The forthcoming SalesEdge Commerce eCommerce platform will enable real-time online purchasing of OEM and aftermarket inventory.
- Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Sustainable Aviation Fuel available at ACI Jet FBO locations, supplied by Avfuel Corporation and produced by Neste from its Long Beach, California facility. Offers up to 80% lifecycle GHG emission reduction compared to conventional jet fuel, with an average blend ratio of 30/70 SAF to petroleum-based jet fuel.
- AOG Mobile Maintenance Service Aircraft on Ground (AOG) mobile maintenance hub at Van Nuys Airport (VNY) providing mobile aircraft support vehicles and technicians for unscheduled maintenance across the West Coast.
- Challenger CMS Cabin Management System Installation STC-approved inflight entertainment and cabin management system installation for Challenger 604, 605, and 650 aircraft via partnership with Cabin Management Solutions (CMS). Features include Elite 4K video, Elevate high-resolution audio, Evolve cabin management system, dual 24-inch 4K60 monitors, digital audio amplifier, premium cabin speakers, dual high-power subwoofers, and wireless touchscreen switches.
- Garmin G5000 / G600 TXi Flight Deck Upgrade Modern avionics suite installation for Citation Excel/XLS and CJ2 aircraft, replacing aging analog systems with integrated glass cockpit featuring electronic flight bag integration, domestic CPDLC capability, enhanced situational awareness, and streamlined pilot workflows. ACI Jet offers promotional discounts up to $70,000 on Garmin G5000 or G600 TXi installation packages.
- Starlink Connectivity Installation Authorized Starlink dealer providing high-speed satellite internet installation for business jet aircraft via SpaceX's Starlink network.
- Collins Aerospace Avionics Installation Authorized dealer and installer of Collins Aerospace products including Pro Line Fusion flight deck upgrades for Challenger 604 aircraft and solutions for 5G interference with radar altimeters.
Quantifiable outcome
- Perfect 100% FAA Part 139 inspection score - one of only 3 airports out of 520+ evaluated nationwide
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Companies that use ACI Jet
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
ACI Jet technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration1 record
Feature5 records
ACI Jet partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
15 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and supporting.
- BombardierflagshipBombardier is a title sponsor of the NorCal SoCal Corral event hosted by ACI Jet. ACI Jet is an Authorized Service Facility (ASF) and Parts Depot for Bombardier aircraft on the West Coast. Supports Bombardier Global 7500 speed record flights with fueling and FBO services.
- Executive Jet Management (EJM)coreEJM is a title sponsor of the NorCal SoCal Corral event hosted by ACI Jet. Leading aircraft management and charter service provider in business aviation.
- Inventory Locator Service (ILS)coreACI Jet committed to implementing ILS's SalesEdge Commerce platform, a digital storefront for purchasing aviation parts. The platform enables online purchase of OEM and aftermarket inventory including Bombardier and Citation parts with real-time inventory and streamlined purchasing. Implementation expected completion Q1 2026.
- Cabin Management Solutions (CMS)coreACI Jet and CMS completed first article installation of CMS inflight entertainment and cabin management system on Challenger 605 aircraft. ACI Jet gained share of STC licensing rights and valuable insight into the system design. STC applies to Challenger 604, 605, and 650. Future expansion to Bombardier Global series aircraft planned.
- GarmincoreACI Jet performs Garmin G5000 integrated avionics suite installations on Citation XLS and other Citation models. Also offers G600 TXi installations with promotional discounts up to $70,000.
- Avfuel CorporationcoreACI Jet partnered with Avfuel to offer Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at its FBO locations. SAF supplied by Avfuel from Neste's Long Beach, California production facility.
- NestesupportingSAF producer for ACI Jet's sustainable aviation fuel offering. Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel is produced in Long Beach, California with up to 80% lifecycle GHG emission reduction.
- Satcom DirectsupportingACI Jet hosted the only West Coast Satcom Direct aeroIT certification training course in December 2024. Provides training on complex aircraft networking systems for avionics and communications professionals.
- SpaceX StarlinkcoreACI Jet became an Authorized Starlink Dealer, enhancing its position as a leading provider of cutting-edge solutions for business jet aircraft connectivity. ACI Jet committed to purchase several Starlink shipsets and is authorized for installation.
- Collins AerospacecoreACI Jet is an authorized dealer and installer of Collins Aerospace products including Pro Line Fusion flight deck upgrades for Challenger 604 aircraft. Also offers solutions for 5G interference with radar altimeters.
- ViasatsupportingACI Jet is an authorized Viasat dealer offering Ku-to-Ka transition solutions and Jet ConneX-compatible terminal installations with financial incentives.
- GogosupportingACI Jet has been installing Gogo connectivity systems since 2014 and is an authorized dealer for AVANCE L3 and L5 systems, offering ATG to LTE upgrade services with significant rebates.
- Tamarack Aerospace GroupsupportingACI Jet is a Tamarack Authorized Service Center for Active Winglet System installations on Citation Jet 525, 525A, and 525B series aircraft.
- Orange Coast CollegecoreVY Foundation partnership supporting OCC's Aviation Maintenance Technology program. 70% of Vy Foundation fundraising supports this program providing students pathway to FAA-regulated AMT certification.
- Cuesta CollegecoreVY Foundation partnership supporting Cuesta College's Aviation Maintenance Technician program. ACI Jet is primary catalyst behind launch of the program and provides ongoing technical and financial support. 70% of Vy Foundation fundraising supports this institution.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights7 records
ACI Jet competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Signature Aviation: Largest global FBO chain with extensive maintenance, fueling, and ground handling services. Closest direct competitor to ACI Jet's integrated FBO/MRO model, though operating at materially larger scale and international footprint.
- Atlantic Aviation: Major US FBO network offering fueling, hangar, and line maintenance services across 100+ locations. Directly comparable to ACI Jet's FBO and line maintenance offering for business aviation operators.
- Jet Aviation: Integrated business aviation services company offering FBO, MRO, aircraft management, and charter globally. Highly comparable end-to-end service mix to ACI Jet, with similar regulatory moat (EASA/FAA Part 145) but at significantly larger scale.
- Duncan Aviation: Large independent business aviation MRO provider with strong Bombardier and Citation service capabilities, plus avionics installations. Closest US mid-market direct peer for ACI Jet's MRO and avionics upgrade business.
- Banyan Air Service: Florida-based FBO and FAA Part 145 repair station offering maintenance, avionics, and aircraft management. Closest mid-market US direct peer in operating model and Bombardier/Citation MRO focus.
- Million Air: FBO chain offering fueling, ground handling, hangar, and concierge services across multiple US locations. Direct peer for ACI Jet's FBO operations though without ACI's depth of in-house MRO.
Broad incumbents
- StandardAero: Large diversified aerospace MRO provider serving business aviation, commercial, and military customers. Overlaps with ACI Jet on Bombardier and Citation MRO but at broader, multi-segment scale.
- NetJets: Largest fractional jet ownership and charter operator. Comparable business model on the aircraft management/charter side of ACI Jet's business, but operating at massive scale with hundreds of aircraft under management.
Emerging players
- Tamarack Aerospace Group: Aerospace technology and aftermarket company focused on Active Winglet modifications for Citation Jets. ACI Jet is a Tamarack Authorized Service Center, making it an adjacent peer for avionics/modification work rather than a direct competitor.
- FlightLevel Aviation: West Coast regional FBO and MRO competitor. Most direct regional peer to ACI Jet in California, providing direct competition for local FBO/MRO customers.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
ACI Jet social profiles
Digital presenceACI Jet compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance7 records
ACI Jet financial estimates
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ACI Jet leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles7 records
ACI Jet subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
ACI Jet funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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ACI Jet M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about ACI Jet
What does ACI Jet do?
ACI Jet operates an integrated aviation services ecosystem spanning four core business units: Fixed Base Operations (FBO) at three California airports, FAA Part 145 and EASA Part 145 certified Maintenance/Repair/Overhaul (MRO) for Bombardier and Cessna Citation aircraft, full-service aircraft management for 18 business jets, and private jet charter. The company also sells OEM and aftermarket aviation parts (as the only Bombardier Parts Depot on the West Coast) and offers Sustainable Aviation Fuel at its FBO locations.
Is ACI Jet a public or private company?
ACI Jet is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was ACI Jet founded?
ACI Jet was founded in 1998. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is ACI Jet based?
ACI Jet is headquartered in San Luis Obispo, United States, in the North America region.
How does ACI Jet make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. FBO Services are the primary driver. The others are MRO/Repair Station Services, aircraft Management, parts Sales and sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
Who are ACI Jet's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Signature Aviation, Atlantic Aviation, Jet Aviation, Duncan Aviation, Banyan Air Service and Million Air. Broad incumbents are StandardAero and NetJets. Emerging players are Tamarack Aerospace Group and FlightLevel Aviation.
Does ACI Jet have an API?
No public API is recorded for ACI Jet.
What industry is ACI Jet in?
ACI Jet's product category is Business Aviation Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMABALAO, MRO Engineering, Technical Publications & CAMO Support, with a secondary code of THABADAA, ACMI / Wet-Lease Passenger Operators. Its NAICS code is 481219 and its SIC code is 4581.