Purchasing resources for Jet Fuel

Anyone on the tarmac knows that when it comes to aviation fuel, there's some serious competition among fixed bases of operations (FBOs). As an FBO owner, it's your job to find a jet fuel supplier that can provide you with a product that others want at a price that keeps you in the running. Once you get those two things, you should be flying high.

When you're looking for a good jet-fuel distributor, there are a few things that you need to consider before picking one brand name. These could include:

1. Price for various different grades of jet fuel

2. Wholesale jet fuel cost

3. Each aviation fuel supplier's resources

Compare jet fuel prices to get the best deal

The price of fuel is one of the biggest factors to consider when choosing an aviation fuel vendor. Many of your customers will seek out the cheapest fuel on the runway, and if you can't get a good price from the supplier, then you've already lost customers.

Check out the perks and equipment for jet fuel systems

Once you have a few price contenders, it's time to look further into what each fuel supplier has to offer. You need someone who can deliver fuel day or night so that you never run out, and can provide fuel trucks and equipment to get the job done. Having a leased fuel truck can save you thousands over having to buy new, so do your homework before committing.

Pick an aviation fuel supplier that works for you

Another major thing to consider when comparing jet fuel distributors is each brand name's marketing tactics. You'll find that many companies and fleets have strong brand loyalty and will go out of their way to use the same type of fuel no matter where they land. Corporate credit cards are just one way that a fuel distributor can help you get a larger customer base, so it's important to look into this segment of the distributor's business plan.

• When choosing which aircraft/jet fuel to provide, pay attention to what's already on the runway. If there are already three Air BP vendors, you may be better off going with someone else to pull in a different client base.