Looking into Earthjet, you will fin what is a unique opportunity fro pilots. The franchise makes owning a light jet (not VLJ) affordable, and provides fleet efficiency and economies of scale. Pilots can probably make a lot more money than working for anyone else. The franchise is set up as the best earning potential for pilots. And, no, you do not have to be a pilot to own the franchise, but you will need a pilot of aviation professional as a partner if you just want to own the franchise. You can call or check out the webiste www.earthjet.com - seems like a good business model.