We Are Private Aircraft Brokers
Buy, sell, or trade private aircraft with strategy, speed, and zero surprises.
- IADA-Accredited
- 100+ Years Collective Experience
- Team-Based Execution
Anyone Can Show You Private Aircraft...
We show you the right aircraft, at the right moment, so you don’t overpay, miss the market, or walk into the wrong outcome. We don’t chase quotas. We build strategies around your goals, timing, and risk profile.
But Here, “Aircraft Broker” Is Synonymous With “Strategist.”
You need an aircraft broker who can analyze the market, your mission, and available aircraft to find or list only what fits. That’s us. We don’t just list or acquire airplanes; we shape deals for our clients, from timing and tax to future planning.
We work with individuals, family offices, and corporations to execute confidential, high-efficiency private aircraft brokerage deals. Our team is perfect if you:
- Want to avoid overpaying or buying the wrong aircraft
- Are selling and need real valuation advice, not sales spin
- Want clear answers on aircraft acquisition, ownership cost, and residual value
- Don’t want your search limited to what's in one broker’s Rolodex
One Team, Total Accountability
Our founding partners are all certified by the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) and bring a combined 100+ years of trust, strategy, and execution—on every transaction.
Leadership
Meet Our Partners
Seth Zlotkin, Chris Brenner, John Odegard, and Jeremy Bogle bring decades of experience across aircraft sales, acquisitions, operations, and strategy. Together, the 5x5 team has led transactions for some of the most respected names in private aviation.
Each deal is a collaboration built on real-time insight, sharp market analysis, and creative problem-solving. That’s the 5x5 difference: you work with all of us—that’s over 100 years of experience.
How It Works At 5x5
Here’s how 5x5 simplifies every step of your aircraft transaction, from first conversation to final handoff.
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Step 1: Complimentary Consultation
Let’s get clear on your goals, timeline, and operational needs.
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Step 2: Market Strategy
Get a detailed, data-driven report on options, pricing, and timing—buy or sell.
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Step 3: Targeted Search or Listing
We access an international network of aircraft, both on and off the market.
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Step 4: Deal Management
From LOI to closing, we quarterback every detail. Contracts, pre-buys, tax considerations, we manage it all.
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Step 5: Ownership Transition or Exit Support
From crewing and financing to resale prep, we handle the details so you don’t have to.
Aircraft Brokerage and Acquisition: Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the smartest way to buy a private jet?
The smartest way to buy a private jet starts with well-defined strategy. Before you ever step inside an aircraft, we evaluate your mission profile, tax exposure, flight hours, resale outlook, and long-term plans. Then, we align your goals with what the market is doing in real time, so you're not reacting to inventory, you're leveraging it.
How can I avoid overpaying or buying the wrong aircraft?
Most aircraft mistakes happen before the deal is even negotiated because buyers are reacting instead of leading with strategy. We help you avoid those mistakes by conducting a full market analysis, benchmarking real aircraft value (not just asking price), and identifying red flags early, before you’re locked into a bad fit or an overpriced jet. We know how to negotiate, where to push, and when to walk. And because we’re not tied to a single seller’s inventory, we show you everything worth seeing, not just what’s easy to sell.
What is an aircraft brokerage?
An aircraft brokerage is a professional service that assists clients in buying, selling, or trading private jets. Aircraft brokers manage the entire transaction process, from market research and pricing to negotiations and closing, ensuring deals are efficient, accurate, and in the client’s best interest.
How do you find the best private aircraft for your clients?
We don’t rely solely on public listings. Instead, we use our international network, proprietary data, and off-market intelligence to find the aircraft that fits your mission and budget. We’ll help you evaluate options, run cost scenarios, and avoid costly decisions before you commit.
Make Your Next Move With Clarity and Control
Let’s make your next aviation transaction the cleanest, smartest deal you’ve ever done.
