How It Works
From Criteria to
Closing.
Our aircraft sourcing process takes your acquisition
criteria, finds matching aircraft on and off the market,
gathers available seller information, and facilitates
introductions. Buyers and sellers manage their own purchase
decisions and closing arrangements.
Six Steps From Search to Potential Closing.
Our aircraft sourcing process moves every opportunity
through a consistent research and introduction process.
The availability and completeness of information vary
by aircraft and seller.
01
Define the Target
You submit your acquisition criteria through dealer
onboarding: models, budgets, years, hours, regions,
and equipment requirements.
02
Identify Opportunities
Potential sources include public listings, owners,
flight schools, FBOs, and maintenance networks.
Search frequency and results depend on available opportunities.
03
Qualify and Document
Where available, we request seller-provided specifications,
records, and disclosures and organize the information
for preliminary dealer review.
04
Present and Protect
We may present potential matches after discussing
sourcing terms. Fees and any introduction protection
period require a signed agreement before identifying
details are shared.
05
Agree and Inspect
If the parties reach agreement, the buyer determines
whether to proceed and negotiates inspection terms.
Any inspection is performed by the buyer’s selected professional.
06
Close and Settle
Buyer and seller choose the closing provider and agree
on instructions. A sourcing fee is paid under the
signed agreement, with escrow disbursement only
where accepted and authorized.
Qualified Before It Reaches You.
When a potential aircraft matches your criteria, our
aircraft sourcing process moves to qualification: we
contact the seller as an independent sourcing
specialist and request the information that may assist your preliminary
evaluation.
- Year, make, model, registration, and serial number
- Airframe, engine, and propeller times and histories
- Last annual inspection date and available logbooks
- Known damage history, corrosion, and deferred maintenance
- Avionics, equipment, and available photographs
- Seller contact, availability, and inspection access
- Preferred title and escrow company for closing
Seller-provided information is always identified as
such. We do not certify airworthiness, condition,
title, or value.
Documented Introductions. Party-Controlled Closings.
Once an opportunity is qualified, our aircraft sourcing
process is intended to clarify introductions and fee terms
while leaving transaction decisions with the parties.
- Written fee agreement requested before identifying details are shared
- Any introduction protection period set by written agreement
- Confirm whether the selected escrow company accepts proposed disbursement instructions
- Inspection and purchase terms negotiated by buyer and seller
- Independent inspection at the buyer’s discretion and under agreed terms
- Closing communications coordinated when requested and authorized
- Fee due under signed agreement; escrow payment only if authorized and accepted
How the Work Gets Done.
How long does sourcing take?
It varies. Timelines vary with the models, condition, budget, and
market. We may identify a potential match promptly
or may be unable to find a suitable aircraft.
We do not guarantee inventory or a timeframe.
What information do I receive on each opportunity?
An opportunity summary based on available sources.
It may include registration, asking price, times,
equipment, photographs, and seller-provided records.
Some fields or documents may be unavailable or
unverified and require independent due diligence.
Who handles the aircraft inspection?
You do, through an independent inspector of your
choosing, typically an FAA-certificated A and P
mechanic experienced with the aircraft type. The buyer and seller decide whether to include an
inspection contingency and how costs will be paid.
When is the sourcing fee confirmed?
We request a signed sourcing agreement before
sharing identifying information. It should
specify compensation and any applicable
introduction period. A purchase agreement or
escrow instruction includes our fee only if
the relevant parties agree.
What happens if the deal falls through?
If no purchase closes, no success-based sourcing fee
is due under our proposed fee structure.
Further searches depend on the scope and status
of the sourcing arrangement.
Do you only work off-market aircraft?
No. We research both. On-market listings are
compared against similar offerings for value, and
off-market inquiries may identify opportunities
not publicly advertised, but availability varies.
How It Works
Start With Your Criteria.
Tell us what a good acquisition looks like, and
we can discuss whether our independent aircraft
sourcing service fits your needs.