Do you not own a private jet? You really should try it. My publisher John and I love taking the official Eden Prairie Lifestyle jet from and to Eden Prairie on important fact finding missions. Many of those include equally important side missions to top-ranked international golf courses.
But here is the thing. Neither John nor I know how a jet works, much less how to keep one in repair. The mere thought of either of us piloting a jet gives me the whim-whams. We are similarly incapable of parking ours where we live. Our garages? Too small. Can’t fit the wings.
That’s why we appreciate all the support we receive from Premier Jet Center of Flying Cloud Airport. The fixed-base operator provides essential services to private and business aircraft owners like us, including sales, storage, maintenance, avionics, refueling, cleaning, painting, and even interior refurbishment. They also offer FAA-certified charter services, which will continue to come in handy until we purchase our second official Eden Prairie Lifestyle jet next year.
“We have grown by leaps and bounds in recent years thanks to clients like you,” said Michael Lawrence, general manager of Premier Jet Center. “Many businesses discovered the value of private air travel’s greater security, control and efficiency during the pandemic years. And now that aircraft used for business have become fully tax deductible again – with a one hundred percent depreciation under qualifying circumstances – the advantage they represent has become even clearer.
“We’re proud to give more and more Twin Cities businesses a competitive edge. Private air travel allows them to arrive closer to their destinations, and makes visiting multiple states in a single day possible. They retain top talent more easily when they can offer the business jet over business class. Their team members can freely discuss confidential information en route, and transport valuable, sensitive, and awkwardly shaped materials without worrying about what baggage handling might do to them. And although they are seldom essential to business, many of our clients do enjoy bringing their dogs along for the ride. (It’s too bad they can’t stick their heads out the windows – the dogs, that is.)
“Premier Jet Center has stayed abreast of every need our growing market has. Demand for new aircraft may outpace production, but our mechanics and refurbishment teams are hard at work upgrading preowned aircraft to modern standards for safety and comfort. We are also working closely with the airport and FAA, through long-term planning, to improve efficiency and safety at the airport, as well as expand and modernize our facilities with new construction investments in hangar space and passenger terminal.
“The most satisfying aspect to Premier Jet Center’s recent growth? It’s creating great new jobs. The major commercial airlines operating out of the Twin Cities employ many pilots, mechanics, and other aviation professionals. These positions often become repetitive and mundane. That’s part of the reason why we’re attracting increasing numbers of talented professionals to more rewarding and exciting careers in general aviation, where no two days are ever the same. Our maintenance teams work normal business hours instead of night shifts or holidays, and perform a wide variety of tasks on many makes and models of aircraft.
“We’re also helping our team members advance in their careers by providing access to education and training. Many of them are naturally quite interested in becoming pilots themselves, which is why we keep our own airplane exclusively for them to train in. It’s just another part of our mission to get as many people in the air as possible.”
John and I would like to express our gratitude toward Premier Jet Center for taking such amazing care of the jet that we totally do have. Whether you need a proper home for the company Cessna or are looking for the best entry point into a fun, rewarding career in aviation, we encourage you to call (952) 641-2020 or visit FlyPremierJet.com.
“Many businesses discovered the value of private air travel’s greater security, control and efficiency during the pandemic years."
"Many of our clients enjoy bringing their dogs along for the ride. (It’s too bad they can’t stick their heads out the windows – the dogs, that is.)"