Aircraft Leasing
OC Aviation offers flexible aircraft leasing solutions tailored specifically for flight schools that want to grow their training capacity without tying up capital or taking on additional debt.
Designed for flight training
Flight schools face fluctuating demand, intensive aircraft utilization and high expectations from students for modern, reliable training platforms. OC Aviation structures leases to support:
- Primary and advanced pilot training (PPL, CPL, Night, IFR, Multi).
- High-utilization operations, where 50–100 hours per aircraft per month is the norm.
- Mixed fleets including proven trainers such as Cessna 172/152 and Piper PA-28 series.
Why lease instead of buy?
Leasing training aircraft allows your school to expand or renew its fleet with lower upfront costs and greater financial flexibility. Key advantages:
- Reduced initial investment compared to purchasing new or used aircraft.
- Predictable monthly costs aligned with your historical and projected flight hours.
- Easier fleet scaling when demand increases or programs are added.
- Preservation of cash for instructors, marketing, simulators and facility improvements.
Flexible lease structure
OC Aviation works with each partner school to define a lease profile that matches its business model and utilization. Typical features include:
- Hourly-based lease rates with a minimum number of hours per month, adjustable to your usage.
- Dry lease structure where the school manages fuel, maintenance, insurance and operating costs, retaining full control over operations.
- Options to add or remove aircraft as enrollment and training demand evolve.
Aircraft standards and maintenance
Training aircraft must be dependable, available and cost-effective to operate. OC Aviation Aeroclub focuses on:
- Proven training platforms with modern or upgraded avionics to support today’s curricula.
- Maintenance programs that emphasize preventive work to minimize downtime.
- Aircraft configured specifically for training missions, including dual controls and IFR-capable equipment when required.
Ideal partners
These leasing solutions are best suited for:
- Established flight schools aiming to add aircraft to reduce scheduling bottlenecks.
- New schools launching programs without committing to full aircraft ownership on day one.
- Colleges, universities and flying clubs operating structured training programs.