88WEST Aviation

88West Aviation – Fee-Based Aircraft Brokerage Since 2014

Core Services & Expertise

88West Aviation provides fee-based aircraft brokerage services for corporations and companies buying or selling business jets. Founded in 2014 by Mike Guillemot in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, this specialized firm serves aircraft owners and charter services requiring unbiased representation for corporate jet transactions.

Mike Guillemot brings 25 years of aviation sales experience from Hawker, Bendix King, Mooney Aircraft, and Sojourn Aviation, plus 25 years as pilot, providing unique understanding of both operational and sales aspects. 88West Aviation specializes in business jets including Hawker (850XP, 900XP, 4000), Embraer Legacy 500, Cessna Citation X+, Beechjet 400A, King Air 350/360, and Praetor 600.

The company’s transparent process charges one flat fee with no surprises, ensuring client best interests guide every decision while maximizing return on investment and reducing risks. With nearly 85% of aircraft sales involving brokers, 88West Aviation provides ethical representation navigating complex transactions from initial analysis through closing, dedicating maximum time and resources to select customer group.

Geographic Reach & Capabilities

88West Aviation operates from 2551 N. Biron Drive in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, conducting worldwide searches for suitable aircraft using industry databases, proprietary databases, exclusive dealer networks, and vast industry contacts. The company’s global reach enables identification of off-market aircraft offering best value and difficult or impossible for direct consumers to locate independently.

88West Aviation’s network includes dealers, brokers, maintenance facilities, pre-purchase inspection specialists, legal representatives, and tax advisors supporting comprehensive transaction management. The company name 88West references the longitude of Chicago, reflecting Midwestern geographic heritage and values—strong work ethic, honesty, and strength of character—driving business practices.

Wisconsin-based operations provide central United States location accessible to aircraft owners and buyers throughout North America while maintaining international connections for global transactions. The company assembles expert teams specializing in particular aircraft models for on-site evaluations, inspections, and pre-purchase representation regardless of aircraft location.

Industry Credentials & Partnerships

88West Aviation was founded on five core principles distinguishing the firm’s approach: valuing integrity over profit, providing exceptional care and service to all clients and team members, thinking outside the box presenting multiple solutions enabling informed decisions, finding best solutions for clients through transparent processes, and commitment to making community and world better places.

Mike Guillemot’s 25 years piloting experience combined with decades in corporate jet sales provides operational insight that non-pilot brokers lack—understanding aircraft performance, handling characteristics, maintenance requirements, and ownership realities from firsthand experience.

Client Benefits & Advantages

Aircraft Sales (Divestiture Services):

• Aircraft Analysis: Thorough analysis noting unique details ensuring aircraft stands out in marketplace
• Marketing Preparation: World-class photography and written presentations highlighting key differentiators
• Active Promotion: Global promotion through dealer and broker networks, industry databases, proprietary databases
• Buyer Qualification: Identifying ideal buyers understanding aircraft’s unique value proposition
• Pre-Purchase Supervision: On-site presence supervising inspections, providing guidance, reviewing discrepancies
• Closing Support: Coordinating legal and tax representatives ensuring smooth final transactions
• Fair Pricing: Experience and industry insight determining right prices for sellers

Featured Aircraft Experience:

• Hawker Series: 850XP, 900XP, 4000 (extensive sales and transaction history)
• Embraer: Legacy 500, Praetor 600 (modern mid-size jets)
• Cessna Citation: Citation X+ (high-speed business jets)
• Beechcraft: King Air 350/360, Beechjet 400A (turboprops and light jets)
• Off-Market Access: Proprietary networks identifying aircraft not publicly advertised

88West Aviation’s fee-based model distinguishes the firm from commission-based brokers whose compensation structures might incentivize quick transactions over optimal outcomes. The flat-fee approach aligns 88West’s interests with clients’, ensuring focus on achieving best results rather than simply closing deals rapidly.

Quick Facts:

• Core Values: Integrity, transparency, Midwestern work ethic
• Founded: 2014
• Location: Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
• Founder: Mike Guillemot (25 years pilot, 25 years aviation sales)
• Previous Experience: Hawker, Bendix King, Mooney Aircraft, Sojourn Aviation
• Business Model: Fee-based (one flat fee, no surprises)
• Specialties: Hawker, Embraer, Cessna Citation, Beechcraft

Contact Details

Address: 4574, 1334 Harvell Dr, Batavia, IL 60510, USA
Phone: 630 740 5771
Email: mikeg@88westjetsales.com
Website: www.88westjetsales.com

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