Mid-Level

Aircraft Sales Representative

The aviation professional who sells new and pre-owned aircraft to corporations, charter operators, and private buyers.

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Work Personality
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Enterprisingleading, persuading
Conventionalorganizing, detail-oriented
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Job markets for Aircraft Sales Representatives
Employment concentration · ~293 areas
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Aircraft Sales Representative

You sell major assets—aircraft worth millions to hundreds of millions of dollars. The sales cycles are long, the buyers are sophisticated, and the transactions are complex. At mid-level, you have closed deals and built a network of buyers, sellers, and industry contacts that generates ongoing opportunities.

The work requires deep aviation knowledge. You need to understand performance specifications, operating costs, maintenance requirements, and market values. Your clients expect expertise that goes beyond salesmanship—they want advice they can trust when making significant capital decisions.

This is relationship-driven business where reputation is everything. The aviation world is small; bad deals and broken commitments follow you. Success comes from consistently delivering value and maintaining integrity across transactions.

IndependenceAbove avg
AchievementModerate
Working ConditionsModerate
RelationshipsModerate
RecognitionModerate
SupportLower
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StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
New vs pre-ownedAircraft categoryClient typeBrokerage vs manufacturer
New aircraft sales through OEMs differ from pre-owned brokerage. Categories range from single-engine pistons to large cabin jets, each with different buyer profiles. Corporate flight departments, charter operators, and private owners have different needs. Working for a manufacturer versus an independent brokerage shapes your inventory access and brand relationships.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Aircraft Sales Representatives (SOC 41-4011.00), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$49K–$195K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
294K
U.S. Employment
+1.9%
10yr Growth
27K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$64K$61K$58K$55K$52K201920202021202220232024$52K$64K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

PersuasionSpeakingActive ListeningNegotiationSocial PerceptivenessService OrientationReading ComprehensionCoordinationActive LearningComplex Problem Solving
O*NET OnLine · Bureau of Labor Statistics
41-4011.00

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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) · BLS Employment Projections · O*NET OnLine
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