How I Help

Buying, Selling, and Everything In Between

Buying

Finding the right aircraft starts with understanding what you actually need — not just what's available. Aletha works closely with buyers to define the mission, narrow the search, and evaluate aircraft with a trained eye, drawing on her IADA-certified expertise as part of the Lone Mountain Aircraft team. From first inquiry to final delivery, every step is guided personally, whether you're purchasing your first aircraft or expanding a fleet.

Selling

Selling an aircraft you've trusted for years deserves the same care it gave you. As part of the Lone Mountain Aircraft team, Aletha manages every stage of the sale — pricing, marketing, and connecting with qualified buyers through their global network. The result is a smoother process and a confident close, without sacrificing the personal attention that makes the experience feel right.

Auction

For aircraft suited to a competitive marketplace, Aletha — as part of the Lone Mountain Aircraft team — connects clients with Aircraft Bidder, the dealer's dedicated auction platform. It's another path to a confident sale, with the same personal guidance and transparency clients expect at every step.

1. How long does it typically take to buy or sell an aircraft?

Timelines vary based on the aircraft and market conditions, but most transactions take a few weeks to a few months from first conversation to closing. Aletha keeps clients informed at every stage, so there are no surprises along the way.

2. Do you only work with buyers and sellers in Minneapolis?

Not at all. While Aletha is based in Minneapolis, she works with clients purchasing and selling aircraft worldwide.

3. What types of aircraft do you specialize in?

Aletha has experience across piston, turbine, jet, and helicopter aircraft, with access to premium inventory through Lone Mountain Aircraft’s global network.

4. Is financing available?

Yes. Through Lone Mountain Aircraft, in-house financing solutions are available to help simplify the purchase process.

5. What makes working with an IADA-certified broker important?

IADA accreditation means adherence to the highest standards of integrity and transparency in every transaction — giving buyers and sellers confidence that the process is handled honestly and professionally.

What Aletha Brings

28+ years in aviation — pilot, instructor, sales, operations, broker
IADA-Certified Broker with Lone Mountain Aircraft — industry standard for integrity and expertise
Operational expertise — she understands aircraft from the inside out
Financial acumen — she reads margin, understands risk, knows what things cost and why
Relationship skills — she builds trust and delivers on promises
Problem-solving — she thinks ahead and solves problems before they become problems
Integrity — it’s not a word she uses lightly; it’s how she operates