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AeroShield™ Program Terms and Conditions

The AeroShield™ Program is a subscription-based legal services program offered by Aero Law Center and designed specifically for FAA Part 145 repair stations. Clients enrolled in AeroShield™ benefit from discounted legal services, included attorney hours, and specialized compliance tools.

The following outlines the terms and conditions of each AeroShield™ subscription plan.

Silver Plan – $950/month

Includes 1 attorney hour per month (12 per year, with rollover*).
Quarterly legal check-ups via video conference. (up to 30 minutes each).
25% reduction on Aero Law Center’s standard hourly attorney rate. Rates are subject to change at the discretion of the Firm.

Gold Plan – $1,450/month

Includes 2 attorney hours per month (24 per year, with rollover*) OR one FAA Aircraft Mechanic’s Lien per year.
Expanded quarterly check-ups via video conference. (up to 1 hour each).
One annual Zoom classroom session for staff or management (up to 60 minutes).
Access to advanced compliance tools and legal updates.
25% reduction on Aero Law Center’s standard hourly attorney rate. Rates are subject to change at the discretion of the Firm.

Platinum Plan – $1,950/month

Includes 3 attorney hours per month (36 per year, with rollover*) OR up to two FAA Aircraft Mechanic’s Liens per year.
Expanded quarterly check-ups (up to 1.5 hours each).
Two annual Zoom classroom sessions for staff or management.
Priority access to compliance tools, legal audits, and template libraries.
Access to the READY5™ emergency response legal team for urgent legal matters (response within 24 hours).
25% reduction on Aero Law Center’s standard hourly attorney rate. Rates are subject to change at the discretion of the Firm.

General Terms Applicable to All AeroShield™ Plans

1. Nature of Subscription Fee

The AeroShield™ monthly subscription fee is an availability retainer and engagement fee. It is earned upon receipt, non-refundable, and will not be deposited into the Firm’s trust account. The subscription fee compensates the Firm for reserving availability, providing priority access, administrative infrastructure, compliance updates, and the benefits associated with the selected plan.

The subscription fee does not constitute a refundable advance fee deposit for future legal services.

2. Billing and Automatic Payment

Subscription fees are due monthly and will be automatically charged on the monthly anniversary of the date the AeroShield™ Program enrollment is executed by the Client, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

The Client authorizes the Firm to maintain a valid payment method on file for this purpose.

3. Term and Rollover of Included Hours

Each AeroShield™ subscription operates on a one-year term (“Term”) beginning on the enrollment date.

Included attorney hours may roll over during the same Term only. Any unused hours remaining at the end of the Term are forfeited and have no cash value. Unused hours are not refundable, transferable, or redeemable for cash.

Included hours are a benefit of membership and are not prepaid refundable legal services.

4. Cancellation

The Client may cancel participation in the AeroShield™ Program at any time upon thirty (30) days’ written notice. Cancellation of the subscription does not affect the Client’s right to terminate legal representation at any time pursuant to the primary engagement agreement and applicable ethical rules.

Subscription fees already earned are non-refundable. Upon cancellation, any unused included or rollover hours are forfeited at the conclusion of the 30-day notice period.

The Firm reserves the right to terminate a subscription upon reasonable notice, subject to applicable ethical obligations.

5. Discounted Rates

Discounted AeroShield™ hourly rates apply only to legal services rendered during an active subscription term. Discounts are not retroactive and do not apply to services rendered before enrollment or after termination.

Legal services exceeding included plan benefits will be billed at the applicable discounted AeroShield™ hourly rate.

6. Plan-Specific Benefits

Zoom classrooms.
FAA Aircraft Mechanic’s Liens included in Gold and Platinum plans must be filed in the name of the enrolled subscriber and are non-transferable.
READY5™ access includes one attorney telephone consultation and initial document review within 24 hours of notice. Additional services are billed at the applicable discounted rate. (Platinum Plan Only).
25% Discount of Attorney Billable Time
Access to webinars and associated materials
Quarterly Check-Ins

Availability for consultations and services is subject to professional obligations, court schedules, and ethical considerations.

7. No Guarantee of Outcome

Participation in the AeroShield™ Program does not guarantee any particular legal outcome or result.

8. Governing Law, Service and Attorneys’ Fees

The parties’ consent to exclusive jurisdiction in Broward County, Florida if there are any disputes over AeroShield and further agree to accept service via DHL or other courier service (such as UPS, USPS Priority, or FedEx) with tracking receipt as proof of service, with the prevailing party entitled to its attorneys’ fees and costs associated with litigating the dispute through appeal, if applicable.

Frequently Asked Questions & Support

The Federal Aviation Administration, or the “FAA” is an arm of the Department of Transportation (DOT). It controls aviation business matters, including air traffic management and the certification of personnel and aircraft. The FAA sets the standard for airport conditions and protects U.S. assets during the launch of commercial space vehicles. The FAA issues directives and legal regulations to ensure the safety of all airplanes, including mandated correction for any unsafe conditions in an aircraft. This could include an aircraft’s plane, engine, propeller, or appliance. All operators must conduct business compliantly and follow the FAA’s guidance and provisions, and any certifications must be present in the aircraft.

An FBO stands for Fixed Base Operator (FBO). FBOs operate like private terminals and facilitate private jet and charter operations. Commercial companies are given access by an airport to work on the grounds and provide flight services, fuel, parking, and hangar space. FBOs offer three tiers that provide different accommodations depending on the amount of traffic and size of the airport, including pilot lounges, restrooms and shower facilities, catering, aerial photography, parking, pilot instruction, private jet charter, and much more. Smaller and less busy airports might only offer basic amenities, while more significant, commercial airports have a full suite of extras, like waiting rooms, in-flight catering, and other conveniences.

According to the FAA’s strict aviation provisions and regulations, every aircraft must be deemed “airworthy” to fly. A Standard Airworthiness Certification is the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) official authorization regarding the operation of type-certificated aircraft, including normal, utility, acrobatic, commuter, transport, manned free balloons, and special classes. All operators must have a Standard or Special Airworthiness Certification to prove the safety and condition of the aircraft. It must be publicly visible to all crew members, inspection companies, and passengers in the cockpit or cabin. Certification delays can cost pilots thousands, sometimes millions of dollars, though an aviation lawyer can provide helpful counsel to avoid mistakes and complete the process.

Sometimes mechanics are the only thing standing between the aircraft and a potential problem if an issue is overlooked or not properly taken care of. Maintenance facilities aren’t always at fault. However, suppose a plane crashes, and people are injured or killed. In that case, repair shops are often part of the legal investigation to uncover any mistakes, errors, or other issues that might have caused an accident. Malfunctioning equipment is one cause of crashes, electrical wiring issues, fitting of wrong parts, mistakes, leftover loose objects, incorrect installation of fuel or oil caps, and other similar mistakes are often looked at in a plane accident case.

A fractional jet ownership arrangement affords one or more operators to share in jet ownership through shares or equity in the aircraft. With this arrangement, operators can use the plane for a certain number of hours each year, as outlined in the contract. An interest in an aircraft defines a fractional ownership agreement; shares are sold to multiple owners based on 800 occupied hours and sold in fractions. The cost is divided among the total number of co-operators, and each person is responsible for their operational share. In such an arrangement, flying time typically ranges between 50 and 400 hours, and most jet shares will become multiple of one-sixteenth.

Hangar rash results from an airplane accident or damage to an airplane while being towed in the hangar, moved, or elements inside the hangar that cause physical harm, including falling parts, debris, and weather. Hangar keepers are responsible for any liabilities and unexpected damages to a client’s aircraft. The damage to an airplane can cost thousands to millions of dollars, which also impacts a plane’s overall resale value. Operators often utilize our services when their aircraft has been damaged in hangar storage, a hangar keeper is involved in a lawsuit due to plane damage, or owners need to protect their business from false allegations and lawsuits.

Depending on how much you fly or if you have considered turning your aviation passion into a business, there are various ways to get started outside of an aircraft purchase. Consider purpose, expenses and costs, usage, and other similar factors. Aero Law Center helps operators purchase an aircraft, consider financing options, and adhere to regulations or alternatives such as leasing or fractional ownership. With wet or dry leases, leasing is affordable and accessible with the benefit of fixed monthly payments. Buying shares or equity in an aircraft through fractional ownership is a similar and approachable option if an outright purchase isn’t in the cards.