One of the most successful aircraft brokerage firms in the country, C&J Aviation has represented buyers and sellers of the finest turboprop, corporate jet and classic Warbirds in the nation since 1988.
Since 2007, C&J Aviation has ranked among the top three aircraft brokerage firms in the world, according to JetNet, the leading business aviation database provider. Such success is achieved by hard work, persistence, responsiveness, uncompromising ethics and consistently meeting clients’ goals.
C&J Aviation’s value to clients comes from unparalleled expertise in negotiating deals, educating clients and personally shepherding clients successfully through the process. Our experience and huge network of contacts around the world and relationships built over 20-plus years enables us to close deals more efficiently than the industry average.
C&J Aviation is staffed with full-time sales professionals at offices in Southern California and Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The company is headquartered at the Camarillo Airport, in Camarillo, California, just minutes away from Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Hollywood, Burbank, Santa Monica and Malibu. This gives C&J easy access to international, national and local markets that are second to none.
Whether your goal is to increase company performance, save time or just have fun, you can rely on C&J’s experience, analysis and comprehensive capabilities to fully serve your aircraft needs. We encourage you to contact us to learn more about our personalized service.
Our Experts
Chuck Smith – Partner – Widely regarded as the foremost authority on the Beechcraft King Air series, Chuck Smith followed his passion and founded C&J Aviation in 1988. Despite building a successful and thriving career in industrial real estate, this veteran sales professional “changed course” after playing a key role in establishing Santa Monica’s Museum of Flying. His experience and client base with Warbirds quickly evolved to the turboprop and jet markets, where he has assisted with over 500 transactions. “The key to success in this business, whether you are buying or selling,” Chuck tells clients, “is market intelligence.”
A pilot with over 8,000 hours of flight time in over 40 types of aircraft, Chuck’s expertise in aviation is unparalleled. His prior experience owning an aircraft maintenance facility for over 10 years has also given Chuck a special understanding of aircraft maintenance that he leverages for our clients. Sought after by many for his advice on King Airs and Warbirds, Chuck’s expertise has now expanded to include mid-to-large cabin business jets too.
Contact Chuck Smith at (800) 828-3597 or chuck@cjjets.com
Gary Goltz – Partner – A former corporate attorney, Gary Goltz joined C&J in 2004, bringing a wealth of expertise in aviation, in addition to helping clients successfully navigate the myriad of regulations and documents inherent in the aircraft sales process.
Gary became involved with corporate aviation in 1996 when he acquired two Hawker jets for a venture capital group where he served as Executive Vice President and General Counsel. While with the company, Gary helped found Heliflite, the first helicopter fractional ownership company in the world. He also managed the company’s flight department, gaining first-hand knowledge of the true cost/benefit of business aircraft. He retired from the practice of law and joined C&J in 2004.
Gary brings his expertise in negotiating complex mergers and acquisitions to the aircraft sales and acquisition process. He has been intimately involved in over 200 aircraft transactions, and is also a licensed insurance broker, advising clients on the nuances of aviation insurance. Goltz is a pilot with multi-engine engine and instrument ratings with over 1200 hours of flight time.
Contact Gary Goltz at (800) 828-3597 or gary@cjjets.com
Danny Culler – Danny brings over 30 years’ experience in sales and acquisitions for the complete Beechcraft line of aircraft. After serving in Vietnam with the US Army, Danny started flying in 1971, initially working as a line crewman for Piedmont Aviation. He served as a corporate pilot with Leggett Department Stores and then rejoined Piedmont Aviation/Landmark Aviation in 1978 as a Sales Representative. Throughout his career with Piedmont, Danny had been honored with the Beechcraft Million Dollar Plus Award Salesman, Beechcraft Bonanza Sales Award, Beechcraft Rookie Sales Award, Beechcraft King Air Legion of Honor Award and the Beechcraft Executive Salesman Award. He is a commercially rated pilot and type-rated in the King Air 300, 350 and Beech 1900. Danny has over 8,000 hours of flight time with approximately 5,000 hours in King Airs.
Contact Danny Culler at (336) 406-6925 or danny@cjjets.com
Our Office
C&J Aviation is headquartered in the Avantair FBO at the Camarillo Airport, in Camarillo, California, with a bird’s eye view of the runway. We’re just minutes away from Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Santa Monica, Burbank, Hollywood and Malibu.
Testimonials
- UND Testimonial
“I would highly recommend C&J Aviation to anyone having aircraft needs.”
Donald Dubuque, University of North Dakota
School of Aerospace Sciences, Grand Forks, ND
Read the full testimonial here - Stone Holdings Testimonial
“I know the market right now is tough…and you were able to sell our aircraft quickly and for a price that was fair.C&J did an excellent job keeping us informed during the entire process…”
-Harry T. Carneal, President
Stone Holdings, Inc., Richardson, TX
Read the full testimonial here - Heritage Aero Testimonial
“Without hesitation, I recommend Chuck Smith and C&J Aviation for purchasing any line of King Air aircraft. His depth of knowledge of King Airs and his professional demeanor has solidified our relationship…”
Christopher A. Hill, President
Heritage Aviation, Inc., Burlington, VT
Read the full testimonial here - Posi Lock Testimonial
“Our King Air C90 was very unique and had some very unusual history…(Gary) helped us finalize our insurance claim and helped push the facilities to complete the repair of the aircraft. He also found a pilot to ferry the aircraft, he assisted in handling technical and warranty issues with the engine manufacturer and spent countless hours getting our aircraft into a condition to make it saleable.Gary also spent time reviewing and negotiating inspections and repairs to the aircraft, as well as reviewing the aircraft records. He even went and met perspective buyers in Tennessee, despite his offices being near Los Angeles. His ability to do all of this while constantly keeping us informed at every step in the process was both invaluable and impressive!”
-Dean Sommerville, CEO
Posi Lock Puller, Inc., Cooperstown, ND
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“C&J Aviation has handled both acquisition and re-sale of our aircraft and all transactions were handled expeditiously and professionally and all parties were satisfied.”
Mark DiRado, President
Accutech Data Supplies, Ventura, CA
Read the full testimonial here - ReStart Testimonial
“(Gary) initially determined that the type of plane that fulfilled our requirements was not on the market. He then took the initiative to find target aircraft that were not on the market.We utilized Gary’s experience during the acquisition of the plane to also acquire it in a tax efficient method.
(Gary) earned his fees several times over and we will not hesitate to utilize his skills in the future.”
-Ross Mandel, Managing Director
ReStart Group, Addison, TX
Read the full testimonial here - Ratcliff Testimonial
“Chuck seems to have an uncanny knack for finding great deals, on high value aircraft. He is well connected in the marketplace and knows all of the tools for being appraised real-time of the available, and soon to be available aircraft.”
Don Ratcliff, Pilot
Carmel Valley, CA
Read the full testimonial here - ACT Testimonial
“I have previously purchased a King Air C90A from C&J Aviation. As a new buyer to this market, Chuck Smith made my purchase seem effortless. He was hands-on through the pre-buying, obtaining insurance, my training, and ongoing consulting. I purchased my airplane over 6 years ago and I still call Chuck for advice and he is extremely knowledgeable in solving problems. I would highly recommend C&J Aviation for your next purchase. You will not be disappointed.”
Dale J. Van Dellen
CEO, ACT
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