Jason Zilberbrand

With 30 years of diverse aviation experience, Jason stands out as an esteemed Accredited Senior Aircraft Appraiser, associated with the American Society of Appraisers (ASA), International Society of Appraisers (ISA), Association of Online Appraisers (AOA), and the Appraisers National Association (ANA). In his illustrious career, Jason has donned various hats: an aircraft broker, acquisition agent, owner, operator, negotiator, consultant, educator, conference speaker, and author. He's imparted air safety knowledge through seminars in collaboration with the Federal Aviation Administration (F.A.A.) FAASTeam and American Bonanza Society. Jason's credibility is bolstered by his recognition as an expert witness in both Federal and State courts. His hands-on experience extends to a vast spectrum of aircraft and related legal matters, from light sport to commercial airliners and from back-to-back breaches of contract to misrepresentation in aircraft purchases. Link: Diminution of Value Link: Buying and Selling Aircraft Key Areas of Expertise Include: Business and commercial aviation transactions. Contractual disputes, including aircraft purchase agreements. Agent & Lease agreements. Aircraft valuations and standards. Aircraft depreciation forecasting. Engine and airframe maintenance programs. Turbine engine preservation. Statistical analysis of aircraft values. Aircraft resale, import/export. Pre-buy evaluation and ownership structure. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY VREF Aircraft Value Reference & Appraisal Services 2018 –President and CTO Oversee all day-to-day operations. Managesallsoftwaredevelopmentandimplementation. Managesmarketingandnewbusiness development. Website management, social media management, SEO/SEM Management. Oversee data analytics, data mining, and research. Complete Aircraft Appraisals for all aircraft types. Oversee staff appraisal work and research. Work direct with aircraft manufacturers, NetJets, and Fortune 100 clients. Assist clients with aircraft acquisition guidance. Oversee and consult with clients on aircraft purchase, pre-buy evaluations and agreements. Assist in new aircraft ordering and contract negotiations. Teach appraisal methodology to staff and vendors. Develop and evaluate new formulas and methods for high time aircraft. Develop damage history and corrosion guidelines for valuing aircraft. Evaluate aircraft and Compile valuation data. Consult to counsel on aviation agreement disputes and related litigation. Author blogs, white papers, articles, webinars. Present at international aviation events, conferences, seminars, and continuing education seminars. Aurum Jets 2014 –2018 President Directed all aspects of the company with 8 employees and successfully opened multiple internationalofficesinRussia, Ukraine, and India.Completedover$50M ininventory purchases and sales. Completed over $1 Billion in Brokered Pre-Owned aircraft sales Speaking Engagement at the Russian Business Aviation Forum in Moscow Russia 2014 and 2015 Managedall...