George J. Priester Aviation Jet Card
George J. Priester Aviation · Fixed Rate · Jet Card
25h
Minimum Hours
Mixed
Fleet
Yes
Guaranteed Availability
14h
Callout Time
Hourly Rates
| Category | Hourly Rate | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy |
$14,600/hr
all-inclusive (FET and fuel included), maximum rate |
Challenger 604/605/650, Falcon 2000 series, Legacy 600/650, Gulfstream GIVsp/G450 |
| Midsize |
$9,250/hr
all-inclusive (FET and fuel included), maximum rate |
Learjet, Citation Excel/XLS+, Hawker 800XP/900XP/950XP, Phenom 300 |
| Super Midsize |
$12,600/hr
all-inclusive (FET and fuel included), maximum rate |
Challenger 300/350, Hawker 4000, Praetor 600, Gulfstream 280, Citation Sovereign |
What You'll Actually Pay
Base rate (25h × $14,600/hr)
$365,000
Est. fuel surcharge (~$400/hr)
+$10,000
Estimated All-In Cost
$375,000
Fuel surcharge is variable and estimated at ~$400/hr based on industry averages. Actual cost may vary by region and season.
Key Terms
Pricing
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Minimum Hours25h
FET IncludedYes
Availability
GuaranteedYes
Standard Callout14h
One-Way PricingYes
Service AreaContinental U.S.; primary markets: Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles, New York, South Florida
International—
Fleet & Safety
Fleet TypeMixed
SafetyARGUS Platinum, Wyvern, IS-BAO Stage 3, Air Charter Safety Foundation
Flexibility
Refundable—
Interchange—
About George J. Priester Aviation
One of the oldest private aviation companies in the US offering aircraft management, charter, and jet card programs.
Overview
George J. Priester Aviation's 1945 Jet Card is a concierge-level program for frequent flyers, offering midsize, super-midsize, and large cabin jets with guaranteed availability and no peak day surcharges. Pricing is all-inclusive (FET and fuel surcharge included) and represents a maximum rate, with potential savings for efficient routing. The program requires ARGUS Gold minimum on all aircraft and maintains $300M liability coverage.
Advantages
- All-inclusive pricing (FET and fuel included)
- No peak day or blackout surcharges
- ARGUS Platinum / Wyvern / IS-BAO Stage 3 certifications
- Guaranteed availability with 14-hour notice
- 40+ managed aircraft
- Maximum rate pricing (actual cost may be lower)
- $300M liability coverage minimum
- Aircraft under 25 years old
Considerations
- Peak days require 168-hour (7-day) advance booking
- No light jet or turboprop category
- 2-hour daily minimum
- Service area focused on 7 major metro markets
Amenities & Services
Concierge—
Dedicated Account Manager—
Digital Booking—
24/7 Support—
Flight Attendant—
By-the-Seat—