Buy or Sell a Jet.
Serious Transactions • Clear Alignment • No Guesswork.
Aircraft ownership decisions carry real money, real complexity, and real emotion. The Jet Merchants exists to eliminate the friction — and protect your outcome.
What most owners worry about
- Paying more than necessary
- Missing maintenance red flags
- Choosing the wrong operator
- Aircraft going stale on market
The Jet Merchants
Advisor-Led. Broker-Executed. Owner-Protected.
We are not your listing broker. We are not trying to inventory aircraft. We are not trying to steer you toward a management company.
We are your quarterback.
The Result
- Category-specific expertise
- Transparent fee structures
- Neutral operator placement advice
- Controlled negotiation
- Clean incentives
Aircraft transactions are too important to “hope” the representation is right.
Sell-Side
Sell a Jet
Selling an aircraft is about control — control of pricing strategy, market positioning, buyer qualification, narrative, timing, and process discipline. We match you with the right IADA-accredited broker for your aircraft category.
We Stay Engaged to Ensure
- Pricing discipline
- First-class photography and marketing assets
- Correct distribution channels
- Buyer qualification
- Weekly cadence management
Expanded Exposure Layer
Traditional aircraft marketing targets historical aircraft buyers. We extend exposure into:
- Current charter flyers
- Jet card consumers
- Charter advisors and brokers
- Management-company client networks
Ownership intent often begins with charter frequency. We widen the funnel responsibly — without diluting positioning.
Acquisition
Buy a Jet
Buying an aircraft is not simply a market search. It is evaluating pedigree, maintenance history, operating economics, pre-buy risk, and long-term resale positioning.
Our Broker Selection Process
- Recent transaction volume in your aircraft model
- Dedicated in-house specialist for that aircraft class
- Demonstrated closing history in current market cycle
- OEM and service center relationships
- In-house transaction coordination (legal/tax when applicable)
Optional Placement Strategy
- Evaluate management agreements objectively
- Negotiate operator terms
- Ensure no referral-driven structure
- Prioritize operational readiness
When acquisition and placement advisory are combined, our advisory fee structure is further reduced.
While Your Aircraft Is For Sale
Stay Mobile. Stay Efficient. Stay Protected.
We believe sellers should not feel restricted while transitioning.
PRIVATE CLIENT Access
Fly at wholesale rates + fixed trip service fee during your listing period — maintaining cost efficiency and flexibility.
Continue flying while you transition without overpaying for charter.
Jet Card Advisory
If you are considering a temporary jet card solution, we provide a structured cost analysis to ensure you avoid overpriced or misaligned programs.
Make informed decisions on interim flight solutions.
A Reasonable, Transparent Advisory Structure
Our advisory engagement is structured as a flat, clearly defined fee — designed to be reasonable relative to the size of the transaction and the value of alignment. When bundled with aircraft placement strategy, the fee is further reduced.
The objective is simple:
Protect the owner. Guide the process. Deliver a disciplined outcome.
- Transactions typically range from $5M–$50M+. Our advisory model is designed for owners seeking disciplined execution.
Is This For You?
Who This Is For
First-time buyers who want a controlled entry
Experienced owners who value neutral oversight
Sellers transitioning aircraft
Owners placing aircraft into charter
Clients who simply want an honest process
Frequently asked questions
We run a structured vetting process based on aircraft category and mission profile. Our evaluation includes:
- Recent transaction volume in your specific aircraft model
- Whether they maintain a dedicated full-time specialist for that aircraft class
- Comparable transactions completed in the current market cycle
- Reputation with OEMs, service centers, and escrow/title companies
- Strength of their internal transaction management resources
We shortlist qualified candidates, review conflicts, confirm fee structure, and align expectations before introduction. The objective is not brand recognition — it is demonstrated category competence.
Aircraft markets move in cycles. A broker who has recently closed transactions in your aircraft type has:
- Engaged active buyers currently shopping that model
- Navigated the most recent pre-buy inspection trends
- Experienced real-time pricing resistance
- Understood current lender and insurer expectations
They are not operating on outdated comps — they are operating in the present market.
Most aircraft brokers are compensated either:
- As a percentage of transaction value (commonly in the low single-digit range)
- Via structured listing agreements outlining success-based commissions
Some acquisition arrangements may also involve retainer components depending on complexity.
Our advisory engagement is separate and flat — ensuring we are not influenced by transaction size or commission percentage.
In many cases, aircraft brokers or intermediaries receive referral economics from operators. While common in the industry, it can influence placement recommendations.
Our advisory structure is independent. When evaluating operators, we focus strictly on:
- Financial terms
- Operational reliability
- Revenue generation potential
- Speed to entry into service
The goal is long-term ownership success — not referral alignment.
Acquisitions can range from 60–120 days depending on aircraft availability, inspection findings, and financing. Listings vary based on category, pricing discipline, and market depth.
Our role is to maintain weekly cadence, reduce drift, and ensure decisions are informed — not reactive.
No. Many experienced owners engage advisory oversight to protect alignment, reduce internal workload, and ensure clean execution — particularly when transitioning between aircraft or entering charter placement.
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