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Billion Automotive

Family owned since 1935, Henry Billion opened Billion Motors as a single new car franchise in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Today, Billion's one location has grown to 27, including Sioux Falls, Worthing, Dell Rapids and Rapid City, South Dakota. Sioux City, Clear Lake, Des Moines, Iowa City and Clinton, Iowa as well as Missoula, Montana.

cjjets.com has completed 5 transactions with Billion Auto in the last 7 years.

"This is the 3rd aircraft you have acquired for us. I appreciate your assistance in the acquisition of our Challenger 300.Finding the perfect match took time, effort and strong market knowledge. Your professional guidance from discovery through negotiations, inspections and closing was invaluable. We could not have done it without you. We are completely satisfied and will certainly use you for any future aircraft transactions. Thank you!"
- Dave Billion, President, Billion Automotive

Acquired February 2012

Acquired April 2016

Acquired January 2020

American Airpower Museum

cjjets.com has been a supporter of the American Airpower Museum. Some sixty-five years ago, the current home of AAM at Republic Airport was a crucial part of the "Arsenal of Democracy". Home to Republic Aviation, the complex produced over 9,000 P-47 Thunderbolts in Farmingdale, NY. The "Jug" as it was called because of its robust assembly line construction, went on to defeat the best fighter pilots the German Luftwaffe could muster.

cjjets.com helped in the acquisition of "Sizzlin' Liz" a North American P-51 and the recent sale of a FG-1D.

Spitzer Helicopter Leasing

cjjets.com represented Spitzer Helicopter, LLC in their acquisition of a King Air 250 to increase customer service.

Thanks for your expertise and help when buying our King Air 250, there’s just no way we could have pulled it off without you. I believe we saved $300,000 because you knew where to look. I also appreciate all the help after the sale.

Captain David B. Fields Retired American Airlines

It wasn't until recently that I met Chuck Smith and I'm very glad that I did. First, I needed to sell an M2. Within two hours of it hitting the market he had a contract (at full price - Chuck wisely recommends listing his inventory at realistic prices) in the works. The resulting pre-buy, closing and delivery were handled quickly and efficiently.

Second, I needed to buy a B200 quickly as I use my transportation airplanes regularly in the oil & gas and commercial real estate businesses. The day after I told Chuck I needed to find a great airframe, he found one and arranged for us (my mechanic and myself) to look at it. We got in my 350 and, two hours later, were looking at it. We closed on it within days and are doing a total makeover (new -52s and props, G1000 NXI, paint and interior). Only on a perfect airframe such as this one would I be willing to spend that kind of money on improvements, and Chuck found it for us.

Third, I am now listing the above referenced 350 with Chuck and have not the slightest doubt that he will find a qualified buyer quickly. I look forward to another smooth transaction with Chuck leading the way.

I recommend Chuck highly. His experience makes the airplane buying/selling process a breeze.

PCF Insurance Services

I have worked with Chuck Smith of CJ Jets on two planes purchase and sales, it is a pleasure to consult with a person that has Chucks fast knowledge of the aircraft industry. That knowledge comes from decades of selling hundreds of planes and thousands of hour of flying. Chuck brings a unique understanding and expertise to locating and ensuring you are purchasing the appropriate aircraft that meets your needs. I looked at a lot of aircraft prior to the purchase of my Phenom 300 and it was the consistent counsel from Chuck that brought me to buy the plane that best fit me. Chuck work through the deal from locating the aircraft to ensuring we had a smooth pre-buy and close along with quick and uncomplicated sale of my King Air B 200. When your going to spend this kind of money expertise is critical and who you work with makes all the difference.

LAW OFFICE OF VIN A. FICHTER

Several months ago I retained the services of Chuck Smith to sell my beautiful Beech Bonanza V35B V-Tail. It took several weeks to sell her because she is a highly upgraded aircraft with the conversion to a 310 hp IO-550R Continental engine – a rare bird and possibly the fastest V-Tail in America. All new avionics, interior, and exterior as of 2014 and 2015. Extraordinary bird. So I wanted a premium price for the premium bird – and got it thanx to the fine reputation and extra efforts by Chuck. He went above and beyond what I expected. Kept the bird in his huge hangar next to gorgeous King Air birds to protect it from the elements. Even had his assistant fly the bird to Sacramento to have a repair done to the auto pilot – and did not charge me a dime for doing that. Wow! Extraordinary service, unexpected and greatly appreciated! I know he spent many hours with potential buyers, keeping the bird clean, and doing whatever was necessary to find a willing buyer financially capable of buying the bird. He just wanted to please his client and, believe me, I am.

Thank you, Chuck.

AvAir

AvAir, based in Phoenix, AZ, is a leader in the Commercial Aviation rotable and consumable components. Over the past 20 years inventory has grown to over 26 million in-stock parts. Their operations have expanded from buying and selling these parts to offering strategic solutions for meeting the inventory needs of their customers.

cjjets.com moved AvAir from parts to purchasing their first two corporate aircraft. cjjets.com handled the entire transaction from mission analysis, contracting, purchase, choosing paint schemes for both Challenger 350 aircraft and final delivery.

Earnhardt Auto Centers

cjjets.com has bought or sold aircraft for the Earnhardt family from a Cessna 182, King Air B200, CJ2 and Challenger 604. Nine transactions with five different family members.

Tex Earnhardt, founder and CEO of Earnhardt Auto Centers, was raised on a ranch in the Rio Grande Valley of Southern Texas. In 1951 when he was twenty years old, he and his family moved to Chandler where his father, Hal Earnhardt, Senior, started a small gas station downtown.

As Earnhardt Ford grew, Tex developed a relationship with Lee Iacocca, then a corporate manager for Ford. When Lee accepted the position of CEO for the Chrysler Corporation in the early 1980s, he personally flew to Phoenix and asked Tex to become a franchise owner for Chrysler. Tex, with his keen intuition and respect for Iacocca, accepted the Chrysler franchise and was soon open for business at Baseline and Rural in Tempe. Thereafter, Tex acquired several more automobile franchises and he became widely known for his great deals and as the cowboy car dealer who rode a bull in his commercials. Tex' trademark slogan "that ain't no bull" was the ultimate truth in advertising. The "bull" he rode in the commercials was really a steer.

Tex' sons, Hal and Jim Babe, eventually joined him in the business as did later, his grandsons, Dodge, Derby, and Bull. Together the Earnhardt family is at the helm of one of the nation's largest automotive empires and is the most recognized auto dealer group in the southwest. Where family-owned and operated automotive companies are a rarity in this market, the Earnhardt family is at their dealerships daily and personally oversee its operations.

Cal-Ore Life Flight, American Medflight, & Eagle Air Med

These air ambulance companies have relied on cjjets.com to source their King Air needs.