Aircraft Sales Services
Are you wanting to buy or sell an aircraft?
Meet our team of experienced and knowledgeable professionals who can help you with your aircraft-related needs. Our team is based out of Boeing Field in Seattle, Washington, and is led by Brad Wollen and Dan Miller, both of whom are experienced pilots and have been in general aviation for over 53 years!
Our aircraft sales team has a strong track record of selling over 200 aircraft, including:
- Cessna Turboprops and Jets
- Kodiaks
- Falcon Jets
- Bombardier Challengers
- Global XRS
- Gulfstreams
Our experienced team can help you with:
Aircraft Brokerage
We provide sellers with access to aircraft buyers utilizing our exclusive, decades of developing our global broker network. We find the right buyer for your aircraft using industry standard marketing techniques, broker relationships, and physical presence of having multiple airport locations across the United States.
Our aggressive marketing approach and sales techniques put your aircraft in front of the most possible prospects which will help contribute to a lower time on the market and eventually sell your aircraft.
Once a seller has agreed to make an offer on your aircraft, we take care of the purchase agreement, negotiate transaction details, FAA documentation, and pre-buy inspections (if required). If a pre-buy inspection is conducted our sales professionals will maintain full project management and report back any development throughout the process. We act as advisors during this process and allow you to make the best decisions during the process.
Call us today to discuss selling your aircraft. We can discuss the current market and details of your aircraft. We’re here to professionally sell your aircraft.
Aircraft Acquisitions
Choosing the right aircraft for your needs is a crucial decision that will have lasting effects long after you have made your purchase. Modern Aviation helps buyers arrive at the right choice when choosing an aircraft that fits your mission.
We have a proven process that involves a comprehensive pre-purchase evaluation understanding FAA, IRS, TSA, and State and Federal compliance requirements. We provide a fully encompassing aircraft comparison that covers items such as range, fuel efficiency, maintenance costs, residual value projections, and overall value. This process allows you to truly understand what aircraft fits your needs for yourself, your business, or your family.
During this process we completely represent you, the buyer, and offer no bias to any aircraft. Our top priority is identifying an aircraft that meets or exceeds your expectations and requirements.
Before any acquisition we mutually agree on a flat fee before the process begins to ensure impartiality and peace of mind. This way you will know we are presenting the best option that fits your needs.
New Aircraft Acquisitions
We can assist in purchasing any new aircraft from any manufacturer through our professional relationships and guidance. We will help you decide what is the best option that fits your needs, based on your budget, mission, and wants. We will put you in touch with the appropriate manufacturer representative and conduct a professional handoff where you feel comfortable. We are here to act as resources and advisors throughout the entire airplane buying process.
No matter if you are an experienced aircraft owner or a first-time aircraft buyer, we can help.
Aircraft Appraisals
Owning an asset, such as an aircraft, is important and so is understanding the market your aircraft falls under. Similar to other pieces of complex equipment, they too depreciate at varying increments. It is important to receive an expert valuation of your aircraft and a professional opinion of what to expect in the coming months regarding your aircraft.
At Modern Aviation we rely on a proven method of comparing your aircraft attributes to similar aircraft that have sold recently. We also rely on years of experience and state-of-the art industry valuation tools to accurately value your aircraft given the current market.
If you would like a free appraisal of your aircraft please contact us today. We are glad to help!
Our experienced team can help you with:
AIRCRAFT BROKERAGE
We provide sellers with access to aircraft buyers utilizing our exclusive, decades of developing our global broker network. We find the right buyer for your aircraft using industry standard marketing techniques, broker relationships, and physical presence of having multiple airport locations across the United States.
Our aggressive marketing approach and sales techniques put your aircraft in front of the most possible prospects which will help contribute to a lower time on the market and eventually sell your aircraft.
Once a seller has agreed to make an offer on your aircraft, we take care of the purchase agreement, negotiate transaction details, FAA documentation, and pre-buy inspections (if required). If a pre-buy inspection is conducted our sales professionals will maintain full project management and report back any development throughout the process. We act as advisors during this process and allow you to make the best decisions during the process.
Call us today to discuss selling your aircraft. We can discuss the current market and details of your aircraft. We’re here to professionally sell your aircraft.
AIRCRAFT ACQUISITIONS
Choosing the right aircraft for your needs is a crucial decision that will have lasting effects long after you have made your purchase. Modern Aviation helps buyers arrive at the right choice when choosing an aircraft that fits your mission.
We have a proven process that involves a comprehensive pre-purchase evaluation understanding FAA, IRS, TSA, and State and Federal compliance requirements. We provide a fully encompassing aircraft comparison that covers items such as range, fuel efficiency, maintenance costs, residual value projections, and overall value. This process allows you to truly understand what aircraft fits your needs for yourself, your business, or your family.
During this process we completely represent you, the buyer, and offer no bias to any aircraft. Our top priority is identifying an aircraft that meets or exceeds your expectations and requirements.
Before any acquisition we mutually agree on a flat fee before the process begins to ensure impartiality and peace of mind. This way you will know we are presenting the best option that fits your needs.
NEW AIRCRAFT ACQUISITIONS
We can assist in purchasing any new aircraft from any manufacturer through our professional relationships and guidance. We will help you decide what is the best option that fits your needs, based on your budget, mission, and wants. We will put you in touch with the appropriate manufacturer representative and conduct a professional handoff where you feel comfortable. We are here to act as resources and advisors throughout the entire airplane buying process.
No matter if you are an experienced aircraft owner or a first-time aircraft buyer, we can help.
AIRCRAFT APPRAISALS
Owning an asset, such as an aircraft, is important and so is understanding the market your aircraft falls under. Similar to other pieces of complex equipment, they too depreciate at varying increments. It is important to receive an expert valuation of your aircraft and a professional opinion of what to expect in the coming months regarding your aircraft.
At Modern Aviation we rely on a proven method of comparing your aircraft attributes to similar aircraft that have sold recently. We also rely on years of experience and state-of-the art industry valuation tools to accurately value your aircraft given the current market.
If you would like a free appraisal of your aircraft please contact us today. We are glad to help!
Our Team
VP AIRCRAFT AND ACQUISITIONS
Brad Wollen
Upon his return from Vietnam, Brad received a Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Management from Parsons College. After graduation, he became the Chief Flight Instructor for the FAA certified flight school at Parsons College.
Brad began his aircraft sales career in 1973 with Cessna Aircraft Company based in Wichita, Kansas. He was soon transferred to Denver, Colorado where he was assigned to a District Manager position covering the Rocky Mountain region. His job responsibility entailed selling new Cessna single and twin-engine aircraft to dealers, as well as assisting dealers with the sale of their aircraft inventories to the retail customers.
Just three years later, Brad was offered a Retail Aircraft Sales position with Monarch Aviation (now West Star Aviation) in Grand Junction, Colorado. For nine years Brad sold Cessna Piston Singles, Twins, Turbo Props and Citations and was then promoted to Vice President of Monarch Aviation.
In 1984, Brad was offered a position as Vice President of Aircraft Sales with Morrison Knudson’s Aviation Division, Western Aircraft, based in Boise, Idaho. For twelve years, Brad was buying and selling Turbo Prop and Jet aircraft worldwide. His sales contacts took him to Europe, Saudi Arabia, Japan, China, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand, the Caribbean and South America. He specialized in Falcon Jets, Gulfstream and Bombardier aircraft.
Brad was then brought to Seattle, Washington in 1996 when he was offered the position of Vice President of Aircraft Sales at Flight Center at Boeing Field.
In 2003, Joe Clark and Clay Lacy purchased Flight Center and renamed it Clay Lacy Aviation. For ten years Brad was General Manager of the Seattle facility and Vice President of Aircraft Sales, responsible for selling aircraft for the Van Nuys and Seattle facilities. Clay Lacy Seattle was the leading authorized Quest Kodiak dealer with 16 new and 6 used Kodiaks sold through 2019.
In December of 2018, Modern Aviation acquired Clay Lacy Aviation Seattle. Brad has continued to lead Modern Aviation Aircraft Sales. With over 43 years of experience in aircraft sales, Brad specializes in the sale of used Quest Kodiaks, Gulfstream Jets, Falcon Jets, Challengers and Citations worldwide.
Brad Wollen, VP Aircraft Sales
Dan Miller, Aircraft Researcher
