A Crashpad for flight crew is described as a place to stay temporarily, in between flight sequences, that is located at the crew members base (a base that is chosen by the airline, not the pilot or flight attendant) A crash pad comes in many forms. It may be an apartment, town house, condo, single family home or other space that is rented for a short period, usually by the month as opposed to annually. Crashpads are seen as an economical alternative to hotels or Air BNB’s. Crashpads make commuting life possible for flight crew. Flying is a lifestyle!

This downloadable word document is a Business Plan which outlines all the various aspects of planning, designing and implementing an airline Crashpad. The document’s Table of Contents are listed below.

The Hangar Crashpad – Table of Contents

Executive Summary
Business Summary
– Description of the Industry and market trends
– The History & Opportunity
– Company Ownership & Management
Market Analysis
– Industry Analysis
– Target Market & Niche
– Proposed Location
Competition and Competitive Analysis
Marketing Plan
– Creating and Maintaining Customers
– Pricing Strategy
– Promotional Strategy
– Staffing Requirements
Summary of Financial Projections
– Recognition of Risk
– Exit Strategy