Consultancy Rates

Standard Hourly Rates for Tier 1: Essential Consultancy

The Essential tier (Tier 1) provides rapid, focused access to specialist aeronautical meteorology expertise through flexible hourly blocks. It is designed for organisations that need targetted support on clearly defined tasks without committing to a full project. Whether you’re refining documentation, validating assumptions, resolving operational questions or seeking expert input on short‑notice issues, Essential gives you a fast, efficient way to secure high‑quality guidance exactly when you need it. With 10‑, 20‑ and 30‑hour blocks, you can scale support to the size and urgency of the task while maintaining momentum through clear validity windows.

Ideal for:

• Quick-turnaround tasks requiring expert insight

• Documentation updates, reviews or refinement

• Technical validation or second‑opinion check

• Short, focussed pieces of analysis

• Organisations needing flexibility without a project commitment

Why it works:

• Hourly blocks keep engagements simple and efficient

• Validity windows ensure progress and timely delivery

• Premium expertise without long-term commitment

• Scalable support matched to task size

• Perfect for resolving issues quickly and confidently

Tier 1: Essential Rates*:

• Option A: 10-hour block valid for 2 weeks rated at £2,750 total, equivalent to £275 per hour

• Option B: 20-hour block valid for 4 weeks rated at £5,000 total, equivalent to £250 per hour

• Option C: 30-hour block valid for 6 weeks rated at £6,750 total, equivalent to £225 per hour

* All rates are exclusive of VAT. The United Kingdom VAT rate will be added where applicable.

Standard Daily Rates for Tier 2: Enhanced Consultancy

The Enhanced tier (Tier 2) is designed for organisations that need deeper analytical, developmental or interpretive support. Delivered through 10‑, 20‑ or 30‑day blocks, Enhanced provides the time and continuity required to explore complex issues, develop solutions and collaborate meaningfully with your team. Enhanced is ideal for structured project work such as competency frameworks, cost‑recovery models, QMS enhancements or scenario‑based meteorological or climatological analysis. It offers support to projects with defined deliverables and the capacity to make meaningful progress on work that requires more than a quick answer.

Ideal for:

• Medium‑scale projects requiring structured analysis

• Development of frameworks, models or operational tools

• Enhancing QMS, competency or governance processes

• Scenario‑based meteorological or operational studies

• Organisations seeking a collaborative, project‑based approach

Why it works:

• Daily blocks provide the depth needed for complex work

• Clear structure and deliverables support predictable progress

• Scalable to match project scope and organisational capacity

• Ideal middle ground between quick support and strategic partnership

• Ensures continuity without the intensity of Premium (Tier 3)

Tier 2: Enhanced Rates*:

• Option A: 10-day block valid for 2 months rated at £20,000 total, equivalent to £2,000 per day

• Option B: 20-day block valid for 4 months rated at £35,000 total, equivalent to £1,750 per day

• Option C: 30-day block valid for 6 months rated at £45,000 total, equivalent to £1,500 per day

* All rates are exclusive of VAT. The United Kingdom VAT rate will be added where applicable.

Standard Daily Rates for Tier 3: Premium Consultancy

The Premium tier (Tier 3) provides the highest level of expertise, continuity and strategic support. It combines a 30‑day Premium block (valid over six months) with a six‑month strategic retainer, giving you both structured project capacity and ongoing access to senior specialist guidance. Premium ensures you have a trusted expert available for high‑value work, emerging issues, regulatory challenges and strategic decision‑making throughout the year. It’s the most comprehensive way to embed specialist expertise into your organisation.

Ideal for:

• Organisations facing sustained regulatory or operational pressure

• High‑stakes projects requiring senior oversight

• Audit preparation, regulatory alignment or complex analysis

• Teams needing ongoing access to expert advice

• Organisations wanting long‑term continuity and confidence

Why it works:

• Combines structured delivery with flexible, on‑demand support

• Priority access ensures rapid response when issues arise

• Retainer provides continuity without repeated scoping

• 30‑day block covers major project work within the period

• Creates a trusted, long‑term partnership with senior expertise

Tier 3: Premium Rates*:

• 30-day block valid for 6 months rated at £45,000 total, equivalent to £1,500 per day, plus 6 months retainer at £55,000

* All rates are exclusive of VAT. The United Kingdom VAT rate will be added where applicable.

Overview

Rates shown are standard hourly and daily rates

Prices are in British Pounds Sterling (£), exclusive of United Kingdom Value Added Tax (VAT), and correct on 1 January 2026.

Examples

Example 1

Tier 1: Essential, hourly rate model

Example 2

Tier 2: Enhanced, daily rate model

Scenario:

An aeronautical meteorological service wants to develop a new competency assessment framework for its team of forecasters, to demonstrate compliance to their national civil aviation authority. The work requires structured analysis, stakeholder engagement and the creation of a robust, defensible model.

What happens:

• Client purchases a 20‑day Enhanced block.

• Consultant reviews existing practices and analyses operational needs.

• A draft competency model is developed and iterated through consultations.

• Assessment tools and supporting materials are created and refined.

• Regular checkpoints ensure alignment with organisational goals.

• The project progresses steadily over the 4‑month validity period.

Duration & illustrative cost:

• 20‑day block

• Valid for 4 months

• £35,000 total investment (£1,750 per day)

Why this tier works:

• The work requires structured development, not quick advice

• Daily blocks provide depth for complex analysis

• Clear deliverables and iterative collaboration

• Ideal for frameworks, models and capability‑building initiatives

Example 3

Tier 3: Premium, daily rate plus retainer model

The following examples are for illustration purposes only. Prices shown exclude VAT.

Scenario:

An aeronautical meteorological service needs expert input to update a set of operational procedures, including for business continuity, ahead of an external review by their national civil aviation authority. The team has already drafted the documents but requires specialist validation, refinement and assurance that the content aligns with current best practice.

What happens:

• Client purchases a 20‑hour Essential block.

• Consultant reviews the draft procedures, identifies gaps or inconsistencies, and makes proposals for improvement.

• Technical content is refined to ensure accuracy and regulatory alignment.

• Short clarification exchanges ensure updates remain practical and relevant.

• All work is completed within the 4‑week validity window to maintain momentum.

Duration & illustrative cost:

• 20‑hour block

• Valid for 4 weeks

• £5,000 total investment (£250 per hour)

Why this tier works:

• The task is clearly defined and time‑bounded

• Rapid expert input without a full project

• Flexible, efficient use of specialist time

• Ideal for targeted updates and technical assurance

Scenario:

A national civil aviation authority is preparing for a major audit and expects increased scrutiny of its meteorological oversight, risk management and operational processes. They need both intensive project support and ongoing strategic guidance.

What happens:

• Client engages the Premium tier for a full 12‑month cycle.

• The 30‑day Premium block is used in the first six months for audit readiness reviews, strengthening key processes, regulatory alignment, and complex operational analysis

• The 6‑month retainer provides priority access for emerging issues, rapid response to time‑critical questions, continuous strategic oversight, ongoing support throughout the audit cycle.

• Client maintains a trusted expert relationship without repeated scoping.

Duration & illustrative cost:

• 30‑day block valid for 6 months → £45,000 investment (£1,500 per day)

• Followed by 6-month strategic retainer → £55,000 investment

• £100,000 total investment

Why this tier works:

• Combines structured delivery with flexible, on‑demand support

• Priority access is essential during high‑stakes periods

• Provides continuity across the full audit cycle

• Ideal for sustained regulatory or operational pressure