Aircraft Investor
Partner Program
The Aircraft Investor Partner (AIP) Program is a structured Triple Net aircraft leaseback strategy designed for business owners and high-income investors seeking tax-aligned capital deployment through private aviation assets — advised by The Jet Merchants across multiple fleet platforms.
- You own the aircraft — the operator runs it
- Defined exit mechanics structured at inception
- Tax-aligned strategy (CPA confirmation required)
- Multi-operator alignment via The Jet Merchants
Typical Aircraft Investment Range
$3M – $20M+
Structure
Triple Net (NNN) Leaseback
Lease Term
Multi-year with defined buyback(5 year average)
Operator Pays
Maintenance, crew, insurance, fuel
Investor Receives
Contractual lease payments
Buy back
Guaranteed and Defined
What Is a Triple Net
Aircraft Lease?
A Triple Net (NNN) aircraft lease is a structured private jet ownership model in which the investor acquires title to the aircraft, which is immediately placed under long-term lease with a qualified operator. The operator assumes operational responsibility and expense while the investor receives contractual lease payments. Exit mechanics are defined at inception.
The investor owns the asset. The operator runs the aircraft.
This is not lifestyle jet ownership. It is structured capital deployment backed by aviation infrastructure.
Operator Responsibility Under
The operator bears all of the following:
- Maintenance & airframe programs
- Engine programs
- Flight crew
- Aviation insurance
- Fuel
- Hangar & storage
- Operational management
The investor does not manage day-to-day operations, crew, or maintenance decisions.
Featured Example:
Citation X (Supermid Jet)
The following economics are illustrative only and based on assumed terms. Actual purchase price, lease payments, and buyback provisions vary by aircraft, operator, and structuring.
Purchase Price
$3,500,000
Annual Lease Payment
5-Year Lease Income
Contractual Buyback (Yr 5)
5-Year Cashflow Snapshot
Initial Capital Deployed
$3,500,000
Years 1–5 Lease Income
Year 5 Exit
$1,750,000
Total Cash Inflows
$3,750,000
Subject to underwriting, financing structure, tax treatment, and definitive documentation. Illustrative economics only — actual results will vary.
Available Platforms
Aircraft Platforms Currently Available
The AIP Program spans multiple private jet categories. While purchase price, lease payments, and buyback provisions vary by aircraft, the underlying Triple Net structure remains consistent across all platforms.
Citation CJ3
Cabin Class: Light Jet
Typical Seating: 6 passengers
Range: ~2,000 nautical miles
Phenom 300
Cabin Class: Light Jet
Typical Seating: 6 - 7 passengers
Range: ~2,000 nautical miles
Citation XLS
Cabin Class: Midsize Jet
Typical Seating: 8 passengers
Range: ~2,100 nautical miles
Citation X
Cabin Class: Super Midsize Jet
Typical Seating: 8 passengers
Range: ~3,200 nautical miles
Challenger 300 / 350
Cabin Class: Super Midsize Jet
Typical Seating: 8 passengers
Range: ~3,100–3,400 nautical miles
Global Express
Cabin Class: Ultra Long-Range Jet
Typical Seating: 10–14 passengers
Range: ~6,000+ nautical miles
Inventory changes frequently. Some aircraft are in operator inventory and immediately enrollable with defined lease and buyback mechanics. Other opportunities may be custom-structured based on investor objectives, tax timing, financing preference, and fleet demand. Confidential inventory briefs are provided upon request.
Inventory & Structuring Flexibility
The AIP Program accommodates both immediate-placement opportunities and custom-structured engagements, depending on investor objectives and timing.
Availability changes frequently. Confidential inventory briefs are provided upon engagement — no public listings.
Immediate Placement
- Aircraft already in operator inventory
- Pre-structured lease and buyback mechanics
- Available for near-term closing
Investor-Led Objectives
- Aligned to specific investor objectives
- Tax planning timing flexibility
- Financing preference accommodation
- Fleet demand analysis
ACCESS
Owner Privileges & Access
Owner access varies by operator and structure. Certain programs may include limited annual occupied hours, a fixed owner rate, and advance scheduling requirements.
Additionally, some participating operators provide access across their broader dedicated charter fleets at discounted owner-preferred rates — particularly relevant for investors anticipating 50+ annual flight hours.
- Aircraft already in operator inventory
- Pre-structured lease and buyback mechanics
- Available for near-term closing
For Current Aircraft Owners
Need Lift After Placing Your Aircraft?
For owners placing their aircraft into the AIP structure but still requiring lift, The Jet Merchants structures seamless charter solutions through our PRIVATE CLIENT™ advisory program — allowing you to monetize the aircraft while maintaining flexible access.
- Wholesale charter sourcing
- Transparent pricing
- Multi-operator access
- Strategic advisory oversight
The capital structure remains primary. Access can be layered intelligently around it.
Tax Considerations
Depreciation & Tax Strategy Considerations
Depreciation recapture may apply upon disposition or buyback. The AIP Program is not a tax product. It is a capital structure that may align with broader tax planning objectives when confirmed by qualified tax counsel.
Investor Profile
Who the AIP Program Is Designed For
Well-Suited Investors
- Business owners with significant taxable income
- Investors evaluating private jet depreciation strategies
- Individuals seeking asset-backed contractual lease income
- Owners prioritizing capital efficiency over utilization
- Investors comfortable with operator-backed lease structures
Generally Not Designed For
- High-frequency private aviation users seeking unlimited access
- Buyers focused primarily on lifestyle flying
The Process
Most aircraft leaseback programs are operator-specific — you are evaluated within their inventory, on their terms. The Jet Merchants provides independent advisory oversight with no inventory bias.
- Evaluate multiple operator platforms independently
- Compare lease mechanics across competing fleets
- Model 5-year exit scenarios before commitment
- Review and structure financing alternatives
- Align aircraft selection with investor objectives
- Structure both capital strategy and lift access
Frequently asked questions
No. Each transaction is a direct aircraft purchase and lease structure. The Jet Merchants does not offer pooled investment vehicles, funds, or securities of any kind.
Lease payments are contractual obligations of the operator but are subject to operator creditworthiness and the terms of definitive documentation. They are not guaranteed by The Jet Merchants.
Risks may include operator credit risk, financing exposure, depreciation recapture upon exit, aircraft market value fluctuation, and regulatory or FAA compliance changes. All investors must conduct independent due diligence.
Yes. Financing structures are available and vary by lender. All financing is subject to lender underwriting, credit approval, and applicable terms.
The Jet Merchants can structure fleet access through participating operators or provide wholesale charter solutions via our PRIVATE CLIENT advisory program — allowing you to monetize the aircraft while maintaining flexible lift.