Estimated Cost for Operating a B737-300?

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Hello Everyone,


I have been tasked to conduct a feasibility study on the cost of a domestic freighter operation using a B737-300F.

Since the aircraft of my previous company were wet-leased, I'm quite new to the "own-aircraft" operation. I have already gathered available data I will need (Fuel burn, MTOW, range, etc.) but will need some professional inputs on some of the items that I can't find.

I hope you can indulge me with your knowledge. I know this is just basic info to you guys. This will just be for one 737 flying on domestic routes.


**Edited: This will be an operation based in the Philippines. But please feel free to share your inputs wherever you are. Thanks **

CREW:

1. Minimum crew - I did my research and I've read that this is a 2-crew a/c. Is this correct? So its a pilot and a co-pilot?

2. Are there any minimum requirements on how many set of crew needs to be in place? (ex. 2 sets of crew: 1 on board and 1 on standby)

3. Any estimate on the average salary of the 2 crew? How about training?


MAINTENANCE:

1. Who does line maintenance for 737 locally? I know Lufthansa is rated for this, but are there other options?

2. Are there any available ballpark figures re line maintenance of a 737?


Thanks and I hope to hear your inputs.


Sincerely,

Red