Monterey Pacific International Jet

What Monterey Pacific International Jet does

MPI Jet (Monterey Pacific International Jet) is a privately held, FAR Part 135-certified private aviation company founded in 2014 and headquartered at the Monterey Jet Center in Monterey, California. The company operates as the only FAR Part 135-certificated charter operation in Monterey and San Benito Counties, serving affluent individuals, business travelers, and agricultural teams across the West Coast, with 2025 flight operations spanning 28 states. MPI Jet carries an Argus Gold Rating and has maintained a spotless safety record since inception.

The company's core offering is on-demand private jet charter across piston, turbo prop, light jet, mid-size jet, and heavy jet categories, supported by a full stack of aviation services: aircraft management (scheduling, maintenance oversight, compliance, crew coordination), acquisition and brokerage, FAR Part 135-certified pilot staffing, air cargo, concierge and ground transportation coordination, an Empty Leg program, and a Jet Card membership. Identified fleet/managed aircraft include the Pilatus PC-12 NG, Daher-Socata TBM-850 and TBM-700, Cessna Citation Bravo (N555HM), and Cessna Citation CJ2+ (N525JN). In October 2025, MPI Jet vertically integrated maintenance by taking ownership of Advancetech Aircraft Maintenance at Salinas Municipal Airport. The company has also built a luxury affiliate ecosystem spanning Go Rentals, MGL Limo, My Black Car, WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, Bayonet & Black Horse Golf Course, McIntyre Vineyards, El Jefe Tequila, Monterey Touring Vehicles, and 65 Degrees Magazine, plus aviation partners Global Wings, Wine Flights, and Ever Flight Aviation.

MPI Jet generates revenue through transaction-based charter fees per trip, recurring managed services fees for aircraft management, and professional services fees for acquisition, brokerage, pilot staffing, and cargo services. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via website quote requests, phone-based inside sales, and email, augmented by an affiliate and referral network and organic social channels (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn) plus a content blog and email newsletter. Operations scaled materially in 2025, with 1,604 flights, 1,066.44 flight hours, 450,198 miles flown, and 31 new clients added.

Name

Monterey Pacific International Jet

Legal name

Monterey Pacific International Jet

Website

https://mpijet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MPI Jet is a FAR Part 135-certified private aviation company headquartered in Monterey, California, offering on-demand charter, aircraft management, acquisition, pilot, cargo, and concierge services to affluent individuals, business travelers, and agricultural teams across 28 states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Jet Charter Services

NAICS

Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation (481219), Nonscheduled Air Transportation (4812), Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation (481212)

SIC

Air Transportation, Nonscheduled (4522)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHABAFAA

Business Jet Charter (On-Demand)

Travel & Hospitality/Airlines & Air Travel/Private Aviation (Business Jets & Air Taxi)

SECONDARYTLAFABAB

Private Jet Charter (Midsize/Super-Midsize/Heavy Jet)

Transportation & Logistics/Passenger Transportation (Air, Rail, Bus, Taxi/Rideshare)/Charter Airlines & Air Taxi

SECONDARYTHAJALAF

Private Aviation Experiences (Charters, Scenic Flights, Helicopter Tours)

Travel & Hospitality/Tours, Attractions & Experiences/Private & Custom Experiences (VIP, Bespoke Itineraries)

Keywords

• Private jet charter
• Aircraft management services
• Private aviation operations
• Aircraft brokerage
• Charter flight services

Headquarters

HQ city

Monterey

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Private Charter Services: On-demand private jet charter flights charged per trip, serving business and leisure travelers requiring flexible private air travel.
2. Aircraft Management: Full-service aircraft management including scheduling, maintenance oversight, compliance, crew coordination, and day-to-day operational details for aircraft owners.
3. Aircraft Acquisition and Brokerage: Assistance discovering, purchasing, and brokering private aircraft through marketplace connections.
4. Pilot Services: Staffing and coordination of certified pilots for private aviation operations.
5. Cargo Services: Soft cargo transportation services complementing passenger charter operations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Monterey Pacific International Jet is a FAR Part 135-certificated private aviation company that sells on-demand private jet charter flights, full-service aircraft management, aircraft acquisition and brokerage, certified pilot staffing, and complementary concierge, cargo, and maintenance services. It operates a diversified fleet spanning piston, turbo prop, light jet, mid-size jet, and heavy jet aircraft and markets directly to affluent individuals, business executives, agricultural teams, and aircraft owners along the California Central Coast and Western United States.

Product overview

MPI Jet (Monterey Pacific International Jet) is a full-service private aviation company operating under a FAR Part 135 certificate, offering private aircraft charter, aircraft management, acquisition and brokerage, pilot services, aircraft maintenance, cargo services, and concierge offerings. The core product is on-demand private jet charter with access to a fleet spanning piston, turbo prop, light jet, mid-size jet, and heavy jet categories. Aircraft Management services are available as a separate module for aircraft owners who want professional oversight, with or without placing their aircraft on the charter schedule. An Empty Leg Program provides discounted access to repositioning flights. A Jet Card membership allows clients to prepay for flight hours. The concierge module extends the service to ground transportation coordination, luxury experiences, and curated local activities. Core aircraft models include the Pilatus PC-12 NG, Daher-Socata TBM-850, Daher-Socata TBM-700, Cessna Citation Bravo (N555HM), and Cessna Citation CJ2+ (N525JN).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Private Aircraft Charter On-demand private jet charter flights allowing clients to book tailored private air travel on their own schedule, with access to a fleet of piston, turbo prop, light jet, mid-size jet, and heavy jet aircraft. Targeted at business travelers, affluent individuals, families, and corporate teams requiring flexible private air travel.
• Aircraft Management Full-service management of private aircraft including scheduling, maintenance oversight, compliance, crew coordination, and day-to-day operational details, available for aircraft placed on the charter schedule or reserved for exclusive owner use. Targeted at private aircraft owners who want professional operational oversight.
• Aircraft Acquisition and Brokerage Assistance discovering, purchasing, and brokering private aircraft worldwide through marketplace connections, helping clients find their ideal private aircraft. Targeted at prospective and current aircraft owners.
• Pilot Services Staffing and coordination of FAR Part 135-certified pilots for private aviation operations, leveraging an in-house team plus vetted independent pilots to ensure safe and reliable flight operations.
• Aircraft Maintenance Aircraft maintenance services delivered through affiliated Advancetech Aircraft Maintenance at Salinas Municipal Airport, specializing in Cessna Citation Jets, Pratt and Whitney engines, Williams Engines, Beechcraft, and Diamond aircraft. Targeted at MPI Jet charter fleet and external aircraft owners.
• Cargo Services Air cargo transport services handling soft cargo for clients, facilitated through partnerships with Global Wings and Wine Flights. Complements MPI Jet's passenger charter operations.
• Empty Leg Program Program offering discounted access to empty leg flights — return trips where aircraft would otherwise fly empty — providing cost-efficient private travel options. Targeted at price-sensitive charter clients.
• Jet Card Membership-based purchasing program that allows clients to prepay for charter flight hours at predetermined rates, providing predictable pricing and priority access to aircraft. Targeted at frequent charter users.
• Concierge Services White-glove concierge services including custom travel planning, ground transportation coordination, luxury ground transportation arrangements through partner providers, and curated local experiences.
• Pilatus PC-12 NG Turbo prop aircraft offering a spacious and versatile charter option in the MPI Jet fleet.
• Daher-Socata TBM-850 High-performance single-engine turbo prop aircraft operated by MPI Jet's affiliate TA Flies for executive travel and real estate tours.
• Daher-Socata TBM-700 Single-engine turbo prop aircraft in the MPI Jet fleet available for charter.
• Cessna Citation Bravo Light jet (registration N555HM, manufactured 2000/2014) seating up to 8 passengers with a payload of 1,925 lbs, featuring PW530A engines and higher cruise speed and range compared to the Citation II.
• Cessna Citation CJ2+ Light jet (registration N525JN, manufactured 2008) seating 6+1 passengers with a payload of 1,720 lbs, a fifth-generation Citation Jet designed for economical yet high-performing private travel.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,066.44 hours flown across 1,604 flights covering 450,198 miles in 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Global WingscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Partnership with Global Wings from Dallas, Texas enabling more national and international flights and expanded service offerings.
• Wine FlightscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Partnership with Wine Flights based in Carmel, California for custom concierge services and enhanced customer experience.
• National Business Aviation Association (NBAA)minorOthersIndustry affiliation providing access to best practices, networking, and industry standards in private aviation.
• Advancetech Aircraft MaintenancecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTrusted aircraft maintenance provider at Salinas Municipal Airport. Co-owner Matt McIntyre assumed leadership of Advancetech in October 2025 to ensure continuity of quality maintenance services for MPI Jet clients.
• Go RentalscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier rental provider offering MPI Jet clients an exclusive 20% discount nationwide. Provides luxury ground transportation to complement private flights.
• MGL LimocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWorld-class black car and limousine services across Northern California, Southern California, and key West Coast private charter destinations.
• My Black CarminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLuxury sedan, SUV, and executive transportation services throughout Monterey, San Francisco, and Napa Valley.
• Monterey Jet CentercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary FBO partner at Monterey Regional Airport providing fixed-base operations for MPI Jet aircraft and client services.
• Del Monte AviationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFBO partner at Monterey Regional Airport offering private aircraft services and ground operations support.
• WeatherTech Raceway Laguna SecacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMotorsport experiences partnership offering clients access to races and curated experiences at the iconic Monterey track, including the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion.
• Bayonet & Black Horse Golf CoursecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerExclusive golf partnership offering MPI Jet clients premium tee times, curated packages, member discounts, and priority access at the championship golf courses.
• Monterey Touring VehiclescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerClassic car rental partnership allowing travelers to pair private flight with vintage automobile experiences along the California coastline.
• McIntyre VineyardsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInflight wine service partnership providing Santa Lucia Highlands wines aboard MPI Jet aircraft.
• El Jefe TequilaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInflight spirits partnership providing premium tequila selections for onboard service.
• 65 Degrees MagazineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLifestyle magazine partnership providing MPI Jet clients insider access to luxury experiences including golf, dining, and real estate.
• TA Flys / Tim Allen PropertiesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReal estate partnership with Tim Allen Properties (ranked #1 agent in the U.S.) enabling luxury property tours via MPI Jet-operated TBM 850 aircraft.
• Ever Flight AviationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partner collaboration for expanded aviation services and operations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• PrivateFly: PrivateFly is a global on-demand private jet booking platform and charter operator, directly comparable to MPI Jet's on-demand charter business model with quote-based pricing, fleet sourcing, and concierge services.
• Surf Air: Surf Air offers all-you-can-fly membership-based private air travel along the West Coast, including California, using a mix of owned and leased aircraft — a direct competitor to MPI Jet's Jet Card and charter offerings in its core geography.
• JetSuite (Part of Jet Aviation): JetSuite (now part of Jet Aviation) operates light and super-light jet charter services with a tech-enabled booking platform on the U.S. West Coast, directly competing with MPI Jet for short-haul private jet charter customers in California and the western U.S.
• PlaneSense: PlaneSense operates a fractional and charter fleet of Pilatus PC-12s and Nextant 400XTi jets, providing comparable light turboprop and jet charter services for business and leisure travelers — overlapping MPI Jet's PC-12 NG and Citation Bravo fleet categories.
• XOJET Aviation (now part of VistaJet): XOJET (now integrated into VistaJet) operated a large fleet of Challenger and Cessna Citation jets focused on West Coast and transcontinental charter, directly overlapping MPI Jet's Citation Bravo/CJ2+ charter service for California-based business travelers.

Broad incumbents

• VistaJet: VistaJet offers global on-demand private jet charter and Programs (jet card/fractional) with a focus on international business travel; it competes for the same Fortune-level executives and ultra-high-net-worth travelers MPI Jet targets, particularly for transcontinental flights.
• Wheels Up: Wheels Up is a membership-based private aviation company offering charter, jet card, and fractional products across a large managed fleet — directly overlapping with MPI Jet's charter, Jet Card, and managed-fleet positioning for West Coast business travelers.
• Jet Aviation: Jet Aviation is a global business aviation services group offering aircraft management, charter, FBO, and maintenance — directly comparable to MPI Jet's combined charter, aircraft management, and maintenance (Advancetech) service portfolio.
• NetJets (Berkshire Hathaway): NetJets operates the world's largest private jet fleet under fractional ownership and charter, serving the same ultra-high-net-worth and corporate travel customer base as MPI Jet but at national/global scale with deep capital backing from Berkshire Hathaway.
• Flexjet: Flexjet is a leading fractional jet ownership and private jet card provider offering comparable light, midsize, and large-cabin aircraft and competing for the same affluent business and leisure travelers that MPI Jet serves on the West Coast.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MPIJetMonterey
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mpi-jet
• Instagraminstagram.com/mpi_jet

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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