Aviation Industry Veteran Publishes #1 Bestseller
October 16, 2023 | Scottsdale, Ariz. – Denise Wilson, an aviation-industry expert on the sale, acquisition, operation, and management of business jet aircraft, has published the first-of-its-kind industry resource, The Insider’s Guide to Buying and Selling Jets.
Wilson is the President of The Jet Agent, a client-focused aircraft sales and acquisition brokerage firm. She wrote The Insider’s Guide to Buying and Selling Jets to help buyers and sellers of business aircraft successfully navigate the process of buying a jet, transitioning to the next jet, or selling a jet and shifting to other means of private travel.
Having begun her professional piloting career over 20 years ago and earning her first Citation type rating in 2001, Wilson has served as an airline captain, Chief Pilot, and Check Airman, piloting numerous varieties of private jets over a span of 9,000+ hours and eight type ratings. She has helped numerous other pilots get their start in aviation, is a mentor to several up-and-coming aviation industry leaders and has been a vocal advocate of women ascending in leadership roles in the aviation industry.
Since there is no regulation of the aircraft brokerage industry, and no licensing requirements to represent a buyer or seller, the industry is fraught with self-proclaimed “brokers” who have no education or experience in the field. Many learn “on the job,” and often at the expense of their clients. Buyers and sellers both find themselves at a disadvantage in a transaction when they are not represented by the very best and most experienced representatives in the industry. Wilson wrote this book to help bring attention to the subject and the need for buyers and sellers to properly vet the experience of any broker under consideration.
While buyers of jet aircraft have typically risen to a certain level of success in their industry, that success doesn’t necessarily translate to being an expert on aircraft transactions. There are many nuances, especially when it comes to completing proper due diligence on an aircraft, that require the services of a professional. This book helps guide both buyers and sellers through the process of using aviation professionals to accomplish a successful transaction while saving both time and money.
The Insider’s Guide to Buying and Selling Jets includes valuable information for both buyers and sellers, to include tips on subjects such as:
- Should you consider a new or preowned jet?
- Completing an aircraft mission analysis
- Determining the costs of owning and operating a jet
- How to find the perfect jet
- How to complete initial due diligence on a jet
- Making an offer and the contractual process
- The prepurchase inspection process
- How not to get ripped off when buying a jet
- And more …
About The Jet Agent
Founded in 2023 by Denise Wilson, CAM, The Jet Agent leverages decades of experience to help aircraft buyers and sellers achieve their dream outcomes when buying their first or jet or transitioning to their next. As a jet broker, acquisition representative and private aviation consultant, The Jet Agent offers concierge-level service throughout jet acquisitions and sales, ensuring clients become well-informed jet owners. Specializing in Citations, the firm’s expertise spans training, management, maintenance, operations and oversight, seamlessly guiding clients through the entire process. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, The Jet Agent demonstrates its commitment to industry excellence as a member of the Citation Jet Pilots Association, The Arizona Business Aviation Association and the National Business Aviation Association. For more information, visit thejetagent.com.
About Denise Wilson
Denise Wilson is an aviator, entrepreneur, oboist, and the founder and president of The Jet Agent. She brings over 25 years of experience in all facets of the aviation industry, including 20 years of flying jets and founder of four highly successful aviation companies. Her previous company was included on Inc. 500’s list of the nation’s fastest-growing, privately owned companies for five years straight. Wilson is also an advocate for more women in aviation leadership positions. She is the author of The Insider’s Guide to Buying and Selling Jets and has been featured in publications such as Barron’s, Forbes, CNBC, FOX Business, and USA Today.
