Anyone can find you a jet. The value is knowing which one not to use.
We vet the companies, aircraft and terms for you, so you fly with confidence and never commit to the wrong option.
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How we vet
Safety ratings are where our vetting starts, not where it ends.
We use and share the best aviation safety data available. Then we add what no rating shows.
Approved company, wrong airplane
Why a specific aircraft is a pass, even when the company flying it checks every box.
Right for one trip, wrong for another
Runway, range, cabin and conditions change the answer from one trip to the next.
Feedback no rating shows
Which aircraft, crews and companies have drawn negative feedback lately.
Terms before you commit
Contract, cancellation and program terms reviewed, because the right deal is about more than price.
How it works
Three steps. One advisor.
Tell us the trip, or send a quote
A two-minute form or a photo of the quote you already have.
We vet and recommend
Same business day: the operator, aircraft and terms we'd choose, and why.
Fly with someone in your corner
We stay with the trip until wheels-down, and you have one call to make if anything changes.
What we do
Charter, programs, ownership. One honest answer.
Charter flyers
A specific trip, handled right, or a straight read on a quote you already have.
Result: the right aircraft, with terms you understand.Get a quote
Jet card & fractional shoppers
Whether to buy, which program fits, and what the fine print really means.
Result: a program that fits how you actually fly.Compare your options
Aircraft owners
Flying your aircraft alongside charter and programs, and getting the most from both.
Result: more from your aircraft and every flight around it.Book a call
Advisors & family offices
Refer a client and stay informed. Your client is taken care of, and you're kept in the loop.
Result: a trusted resource, with no fees involved.How referrals workThree ways to start
Start where you are.
A real advisor replies to every request the same business day.
Trip Planning
For a specific trip you want handled right.
- Vetted aircraft options, operator named
- Contract and cancellation terms explained
- One advisor through wheels-down
Second Opinion
For a quote or contract you already have.
- Upload a photo of the quote
- A plain-English read on operator, aircraft and terms
- Whether we'd book it, and why
Program Fit Review
For jet card, fractional and ownership decisions.
- Your flying compared across charter, cards and fractional
- Contract fine print reviewed
- A written recommendation. We take no referral fees.
Compare
How an advisor compares
The other ways people usually buy private aviation, side by side.
| Ironbird | Calling an operator | A program's sales team | A booking app | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Who they work for | You | Their own fleet | Their program | The platform |
| Compares charter, cards and fractional | Yes | No | Their own products | Charter only |
| Judgment beyond safety ratings | Aircraft, crew and airport level | Their own aircraft | Varies | Ratings filters |
| Contract terms reviewed with you | Every time | Their terms | Their terms | Self-serve |
| One person through wheels-down | Yes | Often | Varies | Support queue |
Podcast
We've sat across the table from the people who run this industry.
The Ironbird Private Jet Podcast. 50+ episodes, rated 5.0 on Apple Podcasts.
Already have a quote?
Would it be a bad idea to have a second set of eyes on it?
Send it over. We'll read the operator, aircraft, crew notes and contract terms, and tell you whether we'd book it. No pressure to switch.
Testimonials
What our clients say
“From on demand chartering to assisting a friend with their jet card selection, they made everything effortless.”
“The communication from start to finish was exceptional, with every detail meticulously handled.”
“As a pilot in the industry, I am familiar with Ironbird Partners and their safety standards for jet charter.”
Who Not to Fly WithFree safety guideFree guide
What to ask before you fly private.
- The three documents to request before you pay
- How to check a document is real, now that almost anything can be faked
- What ARGUS, Wyvern, IS-BAO and ACSF actually measure
- A 15-question checklist, plus what the documents can't tell you
Meet your advisor
I spent 17 years on the selling side of private aviation. Now I sit on yours.
I started at Jets.com in 2005, sold charter at TWC Aviation, analyzed programs at Aviation Portfolio, and ran charter sales at Clay Lacy Aviation. Along the way I learned how quotes get built, which aircraft get swapped, and what never makes it into the brochure.
I co-founded Ironbird Partners in 2022 to put that knowledge on the client's side of the table. Every week on the podcast I sit down with the people who run operators, programs and management companies, so the judgment we bring is current, not secondhand.
- 2005Jets.com
- 2009TWC Aviation
- 2014Aviation Portfolio
- 2017Clay Lacy Aviation
- 2022Ironbird Partners
What your first call covers
- How you fly today, and where it isn't working
- Where you may be overpaying, or underprotected in your terms
- Whether we're the right fit. If we're not, we'll tell you who is.
It's a conversation about your flying, not a pitch.
The Ironbird team
45 years of combined experience across charter, programs and ownership.
“Their team was knowledgable and efficient, guiding us through the aircraft selections.”
Get started
Planning a trip, or want a second opinion on a quote you already have?
The right aircraft. Terms you understand. One call to make if anything changes.