Why the Aircraft Brokerage Industry Needs a Revolution
Let’s call it like it is: The aircraft brokerage industry is broken. Not because there’s a lack of demand. Not because planes aren’t moving. But because anyone with a smartphone and a LinkedIn profile can wake up one day and call themselves an aircraft broker. No vetting. No oversight. No rules. And let’s not sugarcoat it — this nonsense hurts the industry. It wastes time. It kills credibility. It sabotages real deals.
This is why ABA was born. Not to profit off e-courses. Not to play gatekeeper. But to raise the damn bar. To say: enough. We’re not here to hand out participation trophies. We’re here to certify the real ones—the ones who understand aircraft, understand negotiations, and know how to handle human egos, fragile timelines, and multi-million-dollar transactions with professionalism and proof.
ABA doesn’t exist to flatter you. It exists to educate you, vet you, and weaponize you with real-world skillsets that separate the talkers from the closers. And guess what? That includes putting other brokers under the microscope. That’s why KYB—Know Your Broker—is just as important as KYC in this game.
This industry doesn’t just need a new coat of paint. It needs a revolution. And that revolution starts right here, with the ABA Certified Broker Program.
This is Our Story
We get you. The aviation world can be complex. The Aircraft Brokers Association (ABA) stands as the leading authority in aircraft broker and consultant education, training, and certification worldwide. With a commitment to elevating professional standards in the aviation brokerage industry, ABA provides comprehensive courses, up-to-date contractual documents, and industry insights essential for brokers, consultants, and aviation professionals.
Our Vision
The Aircraft Brokers Association (ABA) exists to flip the aircraft brokerage world on its head — by setting a new standard of integrity, transparency, and professionalism in an industry drowning in self-declared “mandates,” phantom listings, and broker chains 10 layers deep.
Our Mission
Our mission isn’t to sell courses. It’s to raise killers, not clowns. To teach brokers how to close clean, direct, ethical deals—and spot garbage from a mile away.
This is not a course for everyone. This is a mission for the few ready to do it right. We don’t just certify brokers—we cleanse the industry.
What We Offer
Each course is led by industry experts with real-world experience, ensuring students receive practical, applicable knowledge rather than just theoretical concepts.
Education and Training Programs
ABA offers a multitude of courses tailored to various levels of expertise, ensuring that both beginners and seasoned professionals can enhance their knowledge and skills. These courses are designed to provide certificates of completion, demonstrating proficiency in key areas of aircraft brokerage.
Industry-Leading Contractual Forms and Agreements
One of the key benefits of ABA membership is access to a library of essential industry documents. These contracts and agreements are continuously updated to reflect the latest industry trends and legal requirements.
Global Influence and Certification Recognition
ABA-certified brokers are widely recognized in the aviation industry as trained professionals who adhere to the highest ethical and operational standards. The certification enhances credibility, providing brokers with a competitive edge in the marketplace.
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Elevating the Art of the Aircraft Deal.
