Aircraft Broker Service Contract: Find Sales Brokers

An aircraft broker service contract should explain who the broker represents, what work they will perform and when compensation becomes payable. Use Aviation Central Hub to find aircraft sales brokers, compare their services and request an engagement agreement before committing to representation. This directory concerns aircraft purchases and sales—not charter bookings.

For a seller, the engagement may cover valuation advice, advertising, buyer qualification, negotiations and closing coordination. For a buyer, it may cover aircraft sourcing, market comparisons, offer preparation, records review coordination and pre-purchase inspection support. Do not assume that every broker includes every task.

Start with providers whose aircraft experience and transaction scope match your needs. Then compare their proposed agreements as carefully as their marketing presentations.

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Use the listings on this page to build a shortlist. Apply available filters, then confirm any details that are not shown directly with the provider.

• Representation: seller brokerage, buyer acquisition or separate services for each side.
• Aircraft category: business jets, turboprops, piston aircraft or helicopters.
• Model experience: familiarity with the aircraft family, maintenance programs and records involved.
• Location and coverage: proximity to the aircraft, inspection facility or intended closing location.
• Service scope: marketing, sourcing, valuation support, negotiations and transaction coordination.

A nearby office can be useful, but it should not outweigh relevant aircraft experience or a well-defined engagement. For a cross-border transaction, ask which parts the broker handles and which require separate legal, tax, registration or technical specialists.

Treat featured profiles as a starting point, not a substitute for due diligence. Compare the services described in each profile with the work you actually need, and ask for evidence of relevant experience rather than relying on broad claims.

Before scheduling a consultation, look for a named contact, a clear description of buyer or seller representation, aircraft specialties and service coverage. Ask whether references from comparable engagements are available, subject to client confidentiality.

Request the proposed agreement early. A useful first conversation should establish who will manage your transaction, how often you will receive updates and whether outside specialists are included or engaged separately. Featured placement alone does not establish suitability for your transaction.

Review the full provider list before narrowing your choice. Send shortlisted brokers the same brief: aircraft model or target category, buying or selling objective, location, timing and expected support. This makes their proposals easier to compare.

Review the private aircraft broker agreement

Ask each provider to explain these points in writing:

• Parties and representation: who the client is, which side the broker represents and how potential conflicts or compensation from another party are disclosed.
• Scope and exclusions: specific deliverables, reporting frequency and work that requires separate specialists.
• Exclusivity: whether you may appoint another broker or transact directly, and how existing buyer or seller contacts are treated.
• Term and termination: start date, duration, renewal process, notice provisions and obligations that continue after termination.
• Compensation: retainer, commission or other fee basis; payment triggers; expense approvals; and treatment of an unsuccessful transaction.
• Post-termination provisions: whether compensation may remain payable for a later transaction involving an introduced party, and how those parties are identified.
• Authority and confidentiality: permission to advertise, share records or communicate offers, and limits on the broker's authority to act for you.

The service agreement is separate from the aircraft purchase agreement. It should not leave you guessing whether an offer, deposit, signed purchase agreement or completed closing triggers the broker's fee.

Clarify transaction responsibilities

Ask who gathers logbooks and maintenance-status information, coordinates the pre-purchase inspection, tracks discrepancies and communicates with escrow or title-service providers. Establish who selects and engages each specialist and who pays them.

Broker coordination is not the same as an independent technical inspection, legal opinion or guarantee of aircraft condition. Have aviation counsel review provisions that affect representation, fees, liability, termination and dispute handling before you sign.

Your broker engagement may sit alongside several separate professional engagements. Identify gaps before authorizing work or incurring expenses.

• Aircraft acquisition support: for buyers who need sourcing, market comparisons and purchase coordination. Related page: /aircraft-brokers/aircraft-acquisition
• Appraisal and brokerage fees: for understanding fee structures and the factors that affect a quote. Related page: /pricing/aircraft-appraisal-and-brokerage-fee
• Independent aircraft appraisal: ask whether your purpose calls for a separate valuation engagement rather than the broker's pricing opinion.
• Pre-purchase inspections and records reviews: confirm the inspection scope, facility selection and process for addressing findings.
• Escrow, title services and aviation legal advice: establish responsibilities for funds handling, title review, documents and closing instructions.

For a broader provider search, use the aircraft brokers hub at /aircraft-brokers.

Search around the aircraft's base airport as well as your own location. For a purchase, an inspection facility or delivery airport may be more relevant than the broker's office address.

Confirm whether the broker will attend aircraft viewings, inspections or closing activities in person. Ask how travel is approved, whether those costs are additional and what support is provided remotely. Do not assume a broker has airport premises or local staff simply because they advertise service in that area.

If Miami is relevant to your search, the Challenger-focused location page is /aircraft-brokers/florida/miami. Confirm each provider's actual aircraft coverage and geographic availability.

Choose a broker who can explain the issues that matter for your aircraft—not just name the category. For business jets, discuss maintenance-program status, upcoming inspections, equipment and records continuity. For turboprops, piston aircraft and helicopters, ask how the broker evaluates applicable engine, propeller or component status when advising on marketability and price.

Request examples of relevant work that the provider can substantiate without breaching confidentiality. Clarify whether model-specific technical assessment comes from the broker or an independent specialist.

For a Gulfstream-focused search, use /aircraft-brokers/gulfstream. Whatever the model, make sure the proposed service scope matches the aircraft and the transaction's complexity.

Shortlist providers from the directory, share a consistent transaction brief and request a written scope with the proposed aircraft broker service contract. Compare representation, deliverables, compensation and exit provisions before selecting a broker.

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Is an aircraft broker service contract the same as an aircraft purchase agreement?

No. The broker service contract governs your engagement with the broker, including services, authority and compensation. The aircraft purchase agreement governs the sale between buyer and seller. Review them together so inspection milestones, closing arrangements and broker-fee triggers do not create unexpected obligations.

Does a private aircraft broker agreement have to be exclusive?

Do not assume exclusivity is required or absent. Ask what engagement options the provider offers and read the actual terms. An exclusive arrangement may affect direct transactions, other brokers and existing contacts. Any agreed exceptions should be documented clearly.

What happens if the aircraft does not sell or I stop searching?

The agreement should explain termination, unpaid expenses, treatment of retainers and any compensation obligations that survive the engagement. Check whether an introduced-party provision could apply to a later transaction. Do not assume that ending the engagement eliminates every payment obligation.

Can a broker receive compensation from both sides?

Ask whether the broker expects payment from the seller, buyer, another broker or a referral source. Any proposed arrangement needs clear disclosure and an explanation of whom the broker represents. Have counsel assess the arrangement under applicable law rather than relying on verbal assurances.

Are inspections, appraisals and escrow included in the broker's fee?

Only treat them as included if the written scope says so. Coordinating a specialist is different from paying for that specialist's work. Request an itemized explanation of included services, third-party charges, travel expenses and approval limits before committing.