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“Chris Knapp and Jet Tolbert of American Aircraft Sales got my Citation Encore sold at my full asking price. What more is there to say?”
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JET TOLBERT
President
Boca Raton, Florida USA
Office: (561) 790-4060
Fax: (561) 790-4061
Our Team
From a young age, Mr. Tolbert was groomed to fulfill a second-generation leadership role at AAS. As president of the firm he oversees all aspects of aircraft sales and acquisitions, marketing, business development and market research.
Beginning at the age of 17, he learned every facet of the company’s services in business aviation, starting in corporate aircraft market research. During college, Mr. Tolbert attended classes full-time, earned a pilot’s license, and joined the sales team. By the time he graduated, Mr. Tolbert had emerged as a sales leader, having closed over a dozen transactions of corporate aircraft with a combined value of over $30 million by the age of 22. Today, he presides over one of the industry’s only companies with over 50 years of continuous operation, a testament to AAS’s leadership since the earliest days of private jet aviation.
Mr. Tolbert is an instrument rated pilot, and received a BA in Business Administration with concentrations in marketing and management from the University of South Florida.
Mrs. Tolbert joined American Aircraft Sales in 1980 working alongside her late husband and company founder Charlie Tolbert. Over the years she has worked in a variety of capacities within the business, from research, sales, and marketing, to operational management and accounting. In addition to serving in an executive capacity, her industry experience and knowledge of business aviation are invaluable resources to the entire team. Mrs. Tolbert earned a BS in Geology from Towson University.
Mr. Knapp brings over a decade of aviation and sales experience to American Aircraft Sales along with an enthusiasm for business aviation and commitment to client service. With a focus on meeting and exceeding expectations for buyers and sellers, Christopher quickly distinguished himself for his personal integrity and work ethic. He has transactional experience with a variety of turbine aircraft from light jets and helicopters to ultra long range corporate aircraft in the U.S. and abroad, making Mr. Knapp well versed in the nuances of marketing and selling corporate aircraft. Mr Knapp holds a Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Administration from Utah Valley University as well as a rotorcraft private pilot’s license and a UAS remote pilot certificate.
Mr. Winters brings a lifelong passion for aviation to American Aircraft Sales. He has experience with a variety of turbine aircraft from light private jets to ultra long range corporate aircraft.
KAI GUENTHARDT
Managing Director
JETCO AVIATION (affiliate)
Baar – Zug, Switzerland
With over 20 years of industry experience, Mr. Guenthardt is the consummate aviation professional, covering all of the bases from sales and acquisition consulting, private and commercial aircraft operations on EASA basis to non-bankable asset management and finance consulting. In addition to his responsibilities with American Aircraft Sales, he is Managing Director of Jetco Aviation Services, a Swiss based affiliate company focused on the development of business aviation projects in Switzerland and Europe.
Kai started his entrepreneurial aviation carrier in 2005 when he founded Your Jet AG, a Swiss based aircraft management company holding air operator certificates in Switzerland and Austria and operating globally fourteen aircraft from light to heavy long range jets. He sold the company in 2011. Starting in 2013, he worked for over seven years as Managing Partner of Swisspath Aviation AG, an affiliate company of leading independent multi-family office Swisspath AG in Zurich, Switzerland.
Mr. Guenthardt is also a FOCA (Swiss Federal Office of Civil Aviation) assessed Accountable and Quality Manager and holds an EASA Airline Transport Pilot License with several ratings on turbine and jet aircraft. He is fluent in English and German.
SEAN BROWN
Director of Maintenance
Boca Raton, Florida USA
With 20 years’ experience as Crew Lead and Service Team Manager at Gulfstream Aviation, Sean has deep technical knowledge of the entire Gulfstream line, from the G100 to the G650. He’s also qualified in Bombadier heavy aircraft, including the popular Global and Challenger lines, as well as business aircraft from Hawker/Beechcraft. His wealth of mechanical knowledge makes Sean a true asset to the buyers and sellers we represent, allowing him to anticipate potential pitfalls experienced at aircraft service centers, especially during pre-buy inspections.
Sean’s technical experience ranges through the entire Gulfstream line of aircraft including G650, G650ER, G550, G500, GV, G450, G350, GIV, G200, G100, Bombardier heavy aircraft including the Global and Challenger lines of aircraft as well as Hawkers. Sean’s experience working at Gulfstream West Palm Beach for 15 years as Crew Lead and Service Team Manager as well as his experience as Director of Maintenance means he is able to anticipate many of the potential pitfalls buyers and sellers experience at service centers. Today in addition to Sean’s Director of Maintenance role on a Bombardier Global aircraft he also provides insight into prebuy inspection possibilities as well as an onsite presence for American Aircraft Sales clients as requested, during prebuy inspections.
TESTIMONIALS
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“Chris Knapp and Jet Tolbert of American Aircraft Sales got my Citation Encore sold at my full asking price. What more is there to say?”
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We have had the pleasure of working together with Chris Knapp, Jet Tolbert, and American Aircraft Sales regarding the recent sale of our 2005 Beechcraft King Air B200. They represented the aircraft with the highest level of professionalism and brought us a top of the market offer that we could not refuse! I highly recommend this company and their support for anyone interested in purchasing or selling their aircraft. Keep up the excellent work, outstanding customer care and support!
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General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer
Risotolandia Group
Selling a corporate jet is not something we do every day. That’s why we looked for the best references in the market to manage the sale of our Citation, and then American Aircraft Sales was hired.
Jet Tolbert’s team did a perfect job, from Chris’ first approach to the delivery of the aircraft in Fort Lauderdale.
From inspections to documents and technical reports to financial details, all steps were carried out with professionalism, leaving everyone involved very comfortable throughout the sales process.
The work was perfect and all expectations were fully met.
Director
Flight Ops N900E,LLC
At first, I was convinced the Citation X wouldn’t sell for what the owner was asking. The Citation X traveled through 3 different brokers with no results. That’s when Christopher Knapp called and clearly explained the marketing strategy he had for the plane. We decided to list with American Aircraft Sales and had it sold within a few months for what the owner was asking. We highly recommend Christopher and his team at American Aircraft Sales.
Founder and CEO
Pilot Services of Ohio
We purchased a Gulsftream G100 form Jet Tolbert (American Aircraft Sales) he was very professional and easy to work with. As with all aircraft deals thing came up that were unforeseen, Jet handled them with honor and integrity. I look forward to our next deal.
Principal
Versatax Consulting, Inc.
We had a multi-year property tax appeal on a corporate jet and Jet Tolbert used his extensive industry experience and contacts to provide the necessary resource to resolve our appeals with an excellent result. Jet’s ability to navigate the complicated market for corporate aircraft was critical to our success.
Chief Pilot
Ariel Corporation
When it was time for our company to sell an aircraft, I didn’t hesitate to reach out to Jet Tolbert with American Aircraft Sales. The team at AAS is extremely professional and they don’t simply throw a couple pictures of your aircraft up on a website and wait for calls to come in. Jet and his team develop a very detailed marketing plan, including professional photos that tell a story about your aircraft, devotes personal time to discussing the details of your aircraft, and produces an all-encompassing report used to advertise to prospective buyers. I believe this attention to detail and Jet’s professional advice is why we were successful in selling our aircraft during a very difficult economic time, without making a large reduction in price. What I appreciate most is the care and concern from Jet, which extends beyond the sale and builds a very strong, professional relationship. Probably the number one reason why we’ll call American Aircraft Sales for our next aircraft sale.
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Having purchased my first Learjet from American Aircraft Sales founder Charlie Tolbert in 1988, I have always relied on Jet and his team for various aircraft acquisitions and sales including the most recent acquisition of my Gulfstream in 2018.
CEO
Q.C.M.
Having the word “Quality” in our name, is a constant reminder of the promise to our customers. When working with service providers we pay special attention to the quality of service provided. With American Aircraft Sales we found a partner who meets our expectations. You never know if an aircraft sales transaction will be smooth and quick or if you might encounter difficulties. Either way, Jet Tolbert and his team have proven to be a quality partner. Looking forward to many more sales transactions with our friends at American Aircraft Sales!
President / Owner
Dotlich Contractors / Lily Helipads Lebanon
It was a great experience as a purchaser working with American Aircraft Sales. Jet and his team made the process seamless and enjoyable. We will definitely contact them for all of our future helicopter purchases or sales.
