Curriculum Vitae
James P. Becker, ASA
WORK EXPERIENCE
Elliott Aviation 1993 to Present
Accredited Senior Appraiser - Des Moines, IA (2011 to Present)
Provides accurate appraisals on corporate aircraft using the appropriate approach to value.
Aircraft Research Manager – Des Moines, IA (2004 to Present)
Analyzes target markets, evaluating individual aircraft, and finding suitable aircraft for resale. Identify and capitalize on market trends. Successfully negotiate optimal purchase prices with aircraft sellers and owners/brokers.
Key Achievements:
- Appraised and valued over 1,000 corporate aircraft.
- Personal involvement with over 200 corporate aircraft purchases.
- Developed and maintained database of aircraft sales prices.
- Maintained acute awareness of target market aircraft using market indicators.
Aircraft Researcher – Des Moines, IA (1996 to 2004)
Tracked the availability and history of hundreds of target market aircraft. Compiled specific and in-depth information on aircraft hours, equipment, and prices. Cultivated relationships with target market owners and pilots. Identified opportunities for the purchase, brokerage, and sale of aircraft. Coordinated and managed the pre-purchase inspection process. Valued aircraft for purchase.
Key Achievements:
- Identified target market aircraft, including Beechcraft King Air, Beechjet and Cessna Citations for purchase by leveraging extensive knowledge of the current markets to capitalize on viable opportunities.
- Built extensive network of aircraft professionals, including owners, pilots, and brokers that resulted in early first-hand knowledge of trade-in aircraft.
- Closely tracked aircraft sales prices to ascertain value of aircraft.
- Accurately determine aircraft value by applying an understanding of current market pricing, availability, and trends.
Airframe & Power Plant Technician – Omaha, NE (1993 to 1996)
Inspected and repaired corporate aircraft in accordance with the manufacturer’s maintenance program Conducted logbook, Service Bulletin, and Airworthiness Directive research.
Key Achievements:
- Maintained and inspected a wide array of corporate jets and turboprops, including Citation, Hawker, Learjet, Beechjet, and King Air product lines.
- Performed maintenance with accuracy and a strong emphasis on safety.
EDUCATION/ RATINGS/ CERTIFICATIONS
- Accredited Senior Appraiser
Machinery and Technical Specialties (Aircraft), 2011
Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), 2010
American Society of Appraisers, Reston, VA
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- Major: Business Management, 1995
University of Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha, NE
Bachelor of General Studies
- Major: Aviation Administration, 1994
University of Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha, NE
FAA Airframe & Power Plant License
Westwood College of Aviation Technology (Colorado Aero Tech), Broomfield, CO