Aircraft Appraisals
Whether you need a whole aircraft valuation for a complex transaction or an independent assessment of a shared aircraft interest, we deliver precise, data-driven appraisal reports trusted by owners, buyers, financial institutions, and legal professionals worldwide.
The Jet Guys Appraisal Program
Our Appraisal Program is built around a single principle: every valuation should hold up under real scrutiny — from banks, insurers, attorneys, and the IRS. We perform two types of appraisals — Whole Aircraft appraisals for owners, buyers, and lenders, and Shared Aircraft appraisals for owners of a Fractional or Private Share interest. Either type can be completed as a full, on-site inspection or a desktop-only review — though Fractional Share appraisals are always completed desktop-only, since the program's contract (NetJets, Flexjet, and others) dictates the assumptions used. Every step is documented, every valuation is independent, and every report is defensible.
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The Jet Guys is an independent aircraft appraisal firm led by an ASA Accredited Member. We are not an aircraft operator and hold no commercial stake in the aircraft you own — which means our only interest is an accurate, defensible number.
Whole Aircraft Appraisal
Intake & Aircraft Profile
We gather logbooks, maintenance history, damage history, and equipment list, and confirm whether a full on-site inspection or a desktop-only review fits your needs.
Market & Comparable Analysis
We analyze current asking prices, recent sales, and comparable aircraft to establish where your aircraft sits in the active market.
Valuation & Documentation
We apply a USPAP-compliant methodology to produce a defensible, documented value supported by verifiable data.
Certified Report & Delivery
You receive a signed, certified appraisal report ready to submit to a bank, insurer, attorney, or the IRS.
Shared Aircraft Appraisal
Ownership Interest Review
We review your ownership agreement to establish exactly what interest is being valued. Fractional Share appraisals are completed desktop-only, using the program's contract terms; Private Share appraisals may also include a full on-site inspection.
Program & Aircraft Analysis
We assess the aircraft's condition and, where applicable, program value and remaining contract term against current market data for shared aircraft.
Interest Valuation
We calculate a defensible value for your specific ownership interest, not just the aircraft as a whole.
Report For Transfer Or Exit
You receive a documented valuation ready to support a sale, buy-back, transfer, or contract-expiration exit.
How Appraisal Engagements Work
Whether you need a certified valuation for a bank, a shared-ownership exit, or peace of mind, you get a documented process from first call to final report.
CONVERSATION
Initial conversation to understand your aircraft, ownership structure, and what the appraisal needs to support.
RECORDS & INSPECTION
We collect logbooks and records, then schedule a physical or desktop inspection depending on the appraisal type.
CERTIFIED REPORT
A documented, USPAP-compliant valuation delivered on a clear timeline, with support if questions come up later.
Questions? We've got answers.
All FAQsAircraft appraisals serve several types of clients: owners and buyers who need a defensible value for financing or a sale, lenders and insurers who require an independent valuation, attorneys and estates handling a transaction or dispute, and owners of a Fractional or Private Share who need their specific interest valued when a program matures, transfers, or is sold.
A Whole Aircraft appraisal values an entire aircraft owned by a single party. A Shared Aircraft appraisal values a specific Fractional or Private Share interest — accounting for the ownership agreement, management terms, and usage rights — rather than the aircraft as a whole. Either type can be completed as a full, on-site inspection or a desktop-only review.
Yes. Every appraisal follows USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) methodology and is delivered by an ASA Accredited Member, so the report holds up with banks, insurers, and attorneys.
Most full, on-site appraisals are delivered within five business days. Desktop-only appraisals — including all Fractional Share appraisals — are often faster, depending on the availability of records and program documentation.
At minimum, your aircraft's tail number, logbooks, and maintenance records. For a shared aircraft appraisal, we'll also need your ownership or program agreement and current interest details.
A full appraisal includes a physical, on-site inspection of the aircraft. A desktop appraisal relies on documented logs, records, and market data without an on-site visit. Both Whole Aircraft and Private Share appraisals can be done either way; Fractional Share appraisals are always completed desktop-only, since the program's contract dictates the assumptions used.