PARTner 91 is led by Steve Thompson, an independent, full-time Aircraft Sales and Acquisition Consultant dedicated to the Arizona General Aviation market. Our philosophy is simple: success in aircraft transactions requires an advisor whose experience is both deep and directly relevant.

Our General Aviation Foundation

While many aviation professionals draw from military or airline backgrounds, PARTner 91 is rooted in the practical, diverse world of General Aviation (GA) - the area most critical to our clients.

• Decades of GA Exposure: Our experience began in the operational environment of a family-owned Cessna dealership. This background provided exposure to all facets of the FBO, including line service, maintenance, and the sales office. We have seen General Aviation from every perspective, providing a unique understanding of aircraft operations and asset value.
• Intimate Aircraft Knowledge: We have personally flown, owned, serviced, and consulted on a broad spectrum of General Aviation aircraft, including high-performance and complex singles and twins, tailwheel aircraft, and experimental aircraft. This intimate, hands-on knowledge of design, systems, and maintenance histories is the cornerstone of our comprehensive market analysis.

Integrated Business Acumen

A successful aircraft transaction is as much about business execution as it is about aviation knowledge.

• Corporate Leadership Expertise: Our background includes significant corporate leadership and technology experience. This equips us with the technical and managerial skills required to navigate complex transactions, efficiently leverage technology and coordinating necessary legal, finance and maintenance resources.
• Transaction Management: We are experts in executing deals. We anticipate and mitigate the challenges inherent in aircraft acquisition and sale, ensuring a smooth, results-driven process that directly benefits our clients' objectives.

Our Advisory Philosophy

As an independent consultant, our primary commitment is to a collaborative, client-focused relationship. We are a boutique service dedicated to your specific situation.

• Transparency and Ethics: These principles are the non-negotiable cornerstone of every transaction. We believe in complete candor: sharing an aircraft's full value proposition. Earning the trust of all parties is key to a successful and ethical close.
• Personalized Partnership: Unlike large brokerages, we take the time to deeply understand your specific aviation goals. We operate in a purely advisory capacity, working collaboratively to ensure you achieve the optimal outcome, whether buying or selling.

Commitment to the Aviation Community

We maintain an active role in the national aviation community, ensuring our market knowledge remains current and strong. Steve Thompson averages over 200 hours of Part 91 flying annually and serves in key leadership and judging roles for nationally recognized aircraft events with STOL Drag at Roswell NCAR (previously known as "Reno Air Races") and the High Sierra Fly-In, and other venues throughout the year. He also play key roles at events at Valdez STOL, Sun-n-Fun, and others.