AIRPLANE CARETAKING AT FALCON FIELD – MESA, AZ
Airplane Caretaker provides select aircraft caretaking services at Falcon Field for owners who want an extra set of experienced eyes, help coordinating aircraft needs, or support keeping their airplane ready between flights. Services are individually arranged based on aircraft, scope, scheduling, and availability.
SQUAWK CONCIERGE
We manage your centralized squawk list and, when requested, coordinate with your maintenance provider on concerns.
SERVICE SCHEDULING
We coordinate service with your approved facilities for maintenance on your non-flying days.
WELLNESS CHECKS
An extra set of pilot-owner eyes on your airplane regularly with reporting.
SUPPLIES Restocking
Consumables delivered direct to your hangar shelves, or airplane on the ramp.
Interval WASH & DETAIL
We work with multiple detailers to get your airplane clean and ready on your schedule.
AIRCRAFT READINESS
We help prepare your airplane for upcoming flights with agreed-upon checks, supplies, coordination, and hangar support.
Special Assignments:
Caretaker Flight – Select Aircraft Only
Purposeful periodic flight with owner-established preferences
In limited circumstances, Airplane Caretaker may be available to provide periodic aircraft operation for established clients whose aircraft would otherwise remain inactive for extended periods. Where appropriate, these flights are conducted with consideration for applicable engine-manufacturer guidance and the owner’s operating preferences.
Whether a temporary condition is keeping you grounded, summer temperatures are limiting your flying, or your schedule simply does not allow you to fly as often as you would like, this service is available selectively for owners who want their aircraft flown periodically with a defined purpose and carefully established operating parameters.
Acceptance is determined on a case-by-case basis. Aircraft logbook review is required, and an A&P inspection may be requested depending on the aircraft, its recent operating history, or other circumstances. Prior to flight, we discuss your preferred power settings, normal temperatures and operating ranges for your aircraft, EIS indications where applicable, and other aircraft-specific preferences or limitations, subject to aircraft limitations, operating conditions, and pilot-in-command judgment.
Airplane Single Engine Land (ASEL)
✶ High Performance ✶ Complex ✶ Retract ✶ TAA ✶ Turbocharged ✶
CLIENT TESTIMONIAL
“Unreal… I don’t know what to say.”
“Thank you for taking such good care of my plane!”
– Cessna 182P Owner
Client Story: Cessna 182P Skylane
This is an owner who genuinely cares about his airplane, but as we all know, life can get busy and it doesn’t take long for time to pass, dust to settle, and a great airplane to sit behind hangar doors.
Airplane Caretaker spent several hours cleaning the owner’s hangar and removing dust from the floor, in addition to assembling and adding durable shelving, microfiber towels in sealed bins, cleaning supplies, requested engine oil, funnel and catch system, fuel sump station, and much more.
Airplane Caretaker also added fully-equipped on-the-go supply bins in the aircraft baggage area consisting of disposable funnels, spare oil, microfiber towels, cleaning supplies, gloves, towels, towelettes, wheel chocks, travel trash bags, and tie-down ratchet straps for a variety of destination situations. Cabin air vent and fuel vent plugs were added in an effort to keep pests out while parked in the hangar or on the ramp.
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- Before: Needs TLC
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- Big Difference
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- Time to Organize
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- New Vent Plugs
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- New Shelves
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- Wheel Pants Elevated
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- New Sump Station
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- New Hangar Supplies
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- Fresh
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- Owner-Ready
Client Story: Piper Cherokee 235
This owner utilizes his Piper Cherokee 235 for training and wanted skillful help keeping the plane looked after while he is working and spending quality time with his family.
In an effort to help prevent surprises when the owner arrives to the field for his own scheduled flights, Airplane Caretaker regularly stops by to perform wellness checks and document any observable concerns such as low struts, weeping brake hoses, fuel sump leaks, and more, that can be addressed in advance of the owner’s planned trips by their preferred mechanic or repair facility.
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- Find & Fix Leaks Early …
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- … Before Your Upcoming Flight
Many owners value their privacy, and we sincerely respect each of our clients’ preferences not to display photos of their airplanes.
Displaying photos is not required or expected as a client of Airplane Caretaker.
In-Person Airplane Caretaking at Falcon Field
WELLNESS CHECKs
We visually review agreed-upon areas of the aircraft, photograph current conditions and observable concerns, and provide a visit summary.
Included:
- Exterior Photos
- Tie-Down/Chock Securement
- Visible Tire Condition
- Observable Concerns
- Condition Checklist & Visit Summary
Visible fluid drips or staining, strut extension, fuel-sump seepage, belly condition & more
Optional Add-Ons:
- 5606 StrutWipe Application
- Tire Flat Spot Mitigation
- Engine Dehydrator Check
- Battery Tender Check
- Engine Data Log Relay for Third-Party Analysis
- Pitot-Static Test/Inspection Scheduling
- Hangar Dust Blowout
How does it work?
Preferred Supplies Restocking at Falcon Field
We maintain your preferred consumables inventory and replenish your hangar shelves or baggage area as needed.
We stock several hundred product lines at Falcon Field including oils, additives, tires, tubes, batteries, brake components, cleaning supplies, pilot supplies, hangar essentials, and much more.
Supervised ready-now refueling
Whether it’s to top-off, or help maintain a specific level, we’ll assist in keeping your airplane near your preferred fuel level in between flights. This way, your airplane is fueled up and ready, allowing you more time to fly when you return to Falcon Field.
Tie-Downs & Hangar Space
Airplane Caretaker works with Cunningham Aviation for tie-downs and hangar space at Falcon Field in Mesa, Arizona. Details below or call/text 602-488-3878.
