Empowering your journey since 1983.
To us, buying or selling an airplane is more than a transaction – it’s a partnership. With over 40 years of experience and global knowledge of the market, we are committed to supporting you before, during and after the sale of your aircraft. Get the most from your ownership experience with a trusted partner by your side.
Mission & Vision
Our mission is to provide expert guidance and engage in transparent partnerships to create a seamless customer experience throughout complex aviation transactions.
Our vision is to be a highly respected, internationally recognized aircraft sales leader known for our integrity, transparency, and cool socks.
Ethical
All brokers value aircraft. We value honesty, integrity and transparency, too.
Client Focused
Autopilot is reserved for flying. We take action to exceed client expectations of our expertise, communication, deliverables and return on investment.
Owner Mindset
We treat your aircraft as if it were our own. We are your strongest ally and greatest advocate in every transaction.
- Over 40 years of experience
- International transaction experience
- International Aircraft Dealer Association (IADA) certified dealer
- Multiple IADA certified brokers
- Team of 10+ experts involved in every transaction
- Large support infrastructure with boutique-style services
- Director of maintenance heavily involved in each transaction for value-added oversight
- Dedicated in-house research team
- In-house, full-service marketing team
- 24/7 sales support & responsiveness
- Detailed weekly updates to aircraft owner (sample available)
- Refurbishment recommendations provided prior to listing to aid in top-dollar sale
- Every plane is strictly detailed and staged before every showing/demo
- Ability to inventory airplanes for quick sale and smooth transition
- Above bar client satisfaction (references available)
- WOW factor for your aircraft (call to discuss)
Our Team
Dan Burnstein
Chairman
Aviation experience
30+ years
Top 3 hobbies
Spending time with my dogs, watching movies and dinners with friends
Resident of
Tulsa, OK
Favorite historical aircraft
Douglas DC-3
#1 piece of aviation advice?
Don’t go into aviation lightly. It takes a lot of skills and a lot of dedication to our industry. It’s hard work but very rewarding.
Inspirations
Our clients. I aim to please them and exceed their expectations.
Mike Skow
President & CEO
Aviation experience
24 years
Top 3 hobbies
Gardening, cooking and golfing
Resident of
Broken Arrow, OK
Favorite historical aircraft
Learjet 35
#1 piece of aviation advice?
You get what you pay for!
Inspirations
To provide for my family but maintain a balance such that I can spend quality time with them.
Ron Smith
Vice President of Sales
Aviation experience
25 years
Top 3 hobbies
Making our grandchildren laugh, giving back whenever I can and being an avid adventure motorcycle enthusiast
Resident of
Woodstock, GA
Favorite historical aircraft
P-51 Mustang
#1 piece of aviation advice?
Be honest, stay humble and don’t cut corners.
Inspirations
Making others smile and doing what I can to make a positive difference every day.
Mallory Cantrell
Director of Marketing
Aviation experience
6 years
Top 3 hobbies
Travel, reading and eating potatoes
Resident of
Claremore, OK
Favorite historical aircraft
Aladdin’s Magic Carpet
#1 piece of aviation advice?
Hiring a broker who doesn’t exude honesty, integrity and transparency is comparable to jumping in a “Free Puppies” van. It’s not a ride you want to take.
Inspirations
Creativity, nature, new experiences and Disney Magic.
Jeff Lane
Director of Operations
Aviation experience
37+ years
Top 3 hobbies
Classic cars
Resident of
Broken Arrow, OK
Favorite historical aircraft
Classic warbirds
#1 piece of aviation advice?
It is said that two wrongs do not make a right, but two Wrights do make an aeroplane.
Inspirations
My kids.
Lori Escalanta
Director of Finance
Aviation experience
2.5 years
Top 3 hobbies
Fitness activities, camping and gardening
Resident of
Oologah, OK
Favorite historical aircraft
Snoopy’s Sopwith Camel
#1 piece of aviation advice?
As an individual, surround yourself with people who are smarter than you are, and draw from their expertise. As an industry, aviation has a similar opportunity to learn from its peers - for example, in embracing technology and digitalization. I think we should never stop learning.
Inspirations
Finding ways to solve problems or overcome obstacles, and coaching others to help them do the same. It is a great feeling to see someone grow in their capabilities and their confidence.
Tony Lawyer
Director of Maintenance
Aviation experience
23 years
Top 3 hobbies
Collecting watches and knives, college football and Nascar
Resident of
Owasso, OK
Favorite historical aircraft
Beech 18
#1 piece of aviation advice?
Think of each aircraft you work on as your own.
Inspirations
Learning new things, which in aviation, happens every day.
James Norris
Regional Sales Associate
Aviation experience
10 years
Top 3 hobbies
Camping, hunting and golf
Resident of
Collinsville, OK
Favorite historical aircraft
Boeing 747
#1 piece of aviation advice?
Always be transparent in your business and work hard to create lasting relationships with your peers and clients in the industry.
Inspirations
New challenges. Challenges can help push you beyond limits you may think you are not capable of. It provides a new opportunity to learn, grow and improve yourself.
Colin Reilly
Regional Sales Associate
Aviation experience
3 years
Top 3 hobbies
Golfing, working out and attending Atlanta Braves baseball games
Resident of
Atlanta, GA
Favorite historical aircraft
Space shuttle orbiter
#1 piece of aviation advice?
Constantly networking. Creating a respected and valuable professional reputation will pay dividends.
Inspirations
My father's dedication to both aviation and entrepreneurship serves as a source of inspiration for me, as it showcases the importance of following one's passions and pursuing them with commitment and ambition, ultimately leading to a fulfilling life and becoming a valuable man.
John Bell
Research Analyst
Aviation experience
10 years
Top 3 hobbies
Playing music, hiking, camping and hanging out with friends
Resident of
Charlotte, NC
Favorite historical aircraft
The Spruce Goose
#1 piece of aviation advice?
Networking is everything. It’s a large industry with a tight-knit community.
Inspirations
My wife and two sons.
Jake Schaffitzel
Research Analyst
Aviation experience
5 Years
Top 3 hobbies
Fishing, Golfing, Snow/water skiing
Resident of
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Favorite historical aircraft
The P-51 Mustang
#1 piece of aviation advice?
Use all available resources
Inspirations
Continued learning. I truly believe there is something new to learn every day. The more we collaborate, the more we can learn. The more we learn, the further we can advance and improve technology and processes.