Capital Projects

Advancing Aviation
Through Strategic
Acquisition

World Jet Group identifies, acquires, and grows aviation companies across the full industry spectrum — building a portfolio of excellence that elevates the future of flight.

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"We don't just invest in aviation companies — we build the infrastructure of tomorrow's skies."

Our Mission

World Jet Group is a capital projects firm dedicated to the advancement of aviation through purposeful acquisition and stewardship. We seek out companies with strong foundations, experienced teams, and the potential to perform at a higher level under unified ownership.

Our approach is long-term and operator-focused. We bring patient capital, industry expertise, and a collaborative ownership model that preserves what makes each company exceptional while unlocking the scale and synergies of a broader platform.

From Manufactureing to MRO and parts, to aviation services, training, and technology, World Jet Group is building a portfolio that reshapes how the industry operates.

What We Stand For

Built on Three Core Convictions

Capital With Conviction

We deploy capital into aviation with deep operational knowledge, not passive financial interest. Every investment is backed by thorough due diligence, industry relationships, and genuine commitment to each business we acquire.

Operator-Led Ownership

We partner with the management teams we acquire — not replace them. Our ownership model is designed to accelerate what's already working by adding resources, connections, and strategic clarity that independent operators often lack.

Industry Advancement

Every capital project we undertake is oriented toward a higher purpose: making aviation safer, more efficient, more accessible, and better positioned for the technological shifts reshaping the industry over the next decade.

Acquisition Criteria

What We Look For in Partner Companies

We pursue companies across the aviation ecosystem that meet a disciplined set of criteria — ensuring every capital project creates durable, long-term value.

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Established Operations

Companies with proven operational histories, existing customer bases, and established revenue streams across any segment of the aviation industry.

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Strong Leadership Teams

We seek founders and operators who know their business deeply and want a capital partner — not a replacement management team — to help scale.

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Defensible Market Position

Regional specialists, niche service providers, certificate holders, and companies with meaningful barriers to entry or regulatory advantages.

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Growth Opportunity

Businesses where capital investment, platform integration, or operational improvements can meaningfully expand capacity, reach, or profitability.

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Succession & Transition Situations

Owners considering retirement, transition, or recapitalization who want their legacy preserved and their team taken care of under new ownership.

Our Process

How a Capital Project Comes Together

From initial conversation to long-term partnership, we move with purpose and transparency at every step.

Discovery

We begin every relationship with a confidential conversation to understand your business, your goals, and whether a partnership makes sense for both sides.

Evaluation

Our team conducts operational, financial, and market due diligence — focused on understanding what makes your business exceptional and where capital can unlock growth.

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Structuring

We work with you to design a transaction structure that meets your financial objectives while preserving the culture and leadership that built the company.

Partnership

Closing is the beginning. We integrate each acquisition into our platform thoughtfully, investing in people, systems, and growth initiatives for the long term.

Leadership

Mike McCready

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Mike McCready is the founder of World Jet Group, a capital projects firm dedicated to advancing aviation through strategic acquisition and long-term ownership. With deep roots in the aviation industry, Mike brings an operator-first perspective to every transaction — identifying companies with strong foundations and helping them reach their full potential.

His vision for World Jet Group is straightforward: build a portfolio of exceptional aviation businesses, support the teams that built them, and deploy capital in a way that makes the industry better — safer, more efficient, and more accessible for the operators, clients, and communities it serves.

Mike combines hands-on industry experience with a disciplined approach to capital deployment, seeking out opportunities across manufacturing, MRO & Parts, training, FBO, and aviation services where partnership and investment can create lasting value.

"Every great aviation company was built by people who loved what they do. Our job is to make sure that passion has the capital and support it needs to go further."

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Is Your Aviation Company a Fit for World Jet Group?

Whether you're ready to discuss a transaction or simply exploring your options, we welcome a confidential conversation with no obligation. Every capital project begins with a single call.

capital@worldjetgroup.com

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