Own the Right Aircraft. Not Just an Aircraft.
Full-service acquisition advisory for turboprop and jet owners — one advisor, every phase of the transaction, from mission definition to keys-in-hand.
Buying an airplane isn’t like buying a car, and it isn’t like buying a business — it’s both, at once, with a regulator watching. I’m a type-rated captain across multiple jet airframes and an entrepreneur who has sat on more sides of an aircraft transaction than most advisors ever will — in the cockpit, and on the manufacturer, lender, and lessor side of the table. I speak both languages fluently: business and aviation. You get a straight answer, not a sales pitch.
What I Handle For You
Mission & Aircraft Selection — Matching the airframe to how you actually fly: routes, runways, payload, cabin needs, and growth plans, not just the specs on a listing sheet.
Market Search & Sourcing — Access to on- and off-market aircraft, not just what’s publicly listed, so you see the full field before you commit.
Valuation & Negotiation — An independent read on fair value and total acquisition cost, then negotiation of price and terms on your behalf.
Pre-Purchase Inspection Oversight — Coordination of an independent pre-buy inspection and records review, so you know exactly what you’re buying before you own it.
Financing Coordination — Introductions to aviation lenders who understand these transactions, and help structuring terms that fit your timeline.
Insurance Placement — Connections to aviation insurance brokers who can properly cover the aircraft, the mission, and the pilots flying it.
Tax & Ownership Structure Guidance — Coordination with aviation tax professionals and counsel on entity structure, depreciation strategy, and state/use tax exposure.
FAA & Regulatory Guidance — Plain-English explanation of the FAA rules that actually apply to you — Part 91 vs. 135, registration, airworthiness — translated from regulation into decisions.
Closing, Title & Registration — Coordination through escrow, lien and title clearance, and FAA filings, so closing day has no surprises.
Post-Purchase Transition — Support setting up maintenance programs, training, and (if needed) crew, so you’re flying with confidence from day one.
How It Works
Discovery & Mission Definition — A detailed conversation about your mission: routes, payload, cabin needs, budget, and timeline, so we’re targeting the right aircraft from day one.
Aircraft Search & Shortlist — I search on- and off-market inventory and build a shortlist of aircraft that actually fit your mission.
Offer & Negotiation — I structure the offer and negotiate price and terms on your behalf, backed by an independent read on fair value.
Due Diligence & Pre-Buy — I coordinate an independent pre-buy inspection and full records review, so you know exactly what you’re buying.
Financing, Insurance & Tax Structuring — I connect you with aviation lenders, insurance brokers, and tax professionals, and help structure the transaction around your goals.
Closing — I manage closing end-to-end — escrow, title and lien clearance, and FAA filings — so nothing falls through the cracks.
Delivery & Ongoing Support — I stay involved after closing, helping set up maintenance programs, training, and crew, so you’re flying with confidence from day one.
One Advisor. Every Phase Of The Transaction.
Let’s talk about what you’re trying to fly, and I’ll tell you exactly what it’ll take to own it right.
I flew professionally for six years before discontinuing and returning to my business roots full-time — so you get my full attention.