Jet Access Broker Alliance Surpasses 30 Affiliated Brokers

The independent broker platform of Indianapolis-based Jet Access has surpassed 30 affiliated brokers, a milestone accelerated by the recent recruitment of approximately 10 high-producing professionals formerly associated with competitor Jets.com.

In a press release issued on September 9, 2026, Jet Access announced that the influx of established brokers is driving a compounding growth effect across its vertically integrated business. The new arrivals are transitioning their existing client bases into the Jet Access ecosystem, with many clients converting into Jet Access Reserve Card holders.

Infrastructure and client conversion

The Jet Access Broker Alliance, officially launched to the wider industry in September 2025 following an internal rollout, was designed to provide independent brokers with the resources of a national aviation company while allowing them to maintain their independent identities and client relationships.

Darryn Mackenzie, Executive Vice President of Jet Access Broker Alliance, noted that the platform’s infrastructure is the primary draw for established industry veterans seeking stability for their books of business.

“When experienced, high-producing brokers who’ve built successful careers in this industry choose our platform, that tells us we’re solving a real problem for brokers,” Mackenzie said. “They didn’t come here to learn the business. They came for a platform with more infrastructure behind it.”

Mackenzie emphasized that the milestone of 30 brokers is secondary to the resulting business momentum. The integration of new brokers directly fuels the company’s fixed-rate jet card program, as clients seek the predictability offered by the Reserve Card.

Vertical integration as a competitive advantage

The parent company employs over 400 aviation professionals and operates across multiple segments of the industry. The Jet Access portfolio includes aircraft management, on-demand charter, fixed-base operators (FBOs), maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facilities, and flight schools.

Quinn Ricker, CEO and Owner of Jet Access, stated that this comprehensive suite of services allows brokers to expand their offerings beyond standard charter flights and better serve high-net-worth clients.

“They see what a fully vertically integrated aviation business can bring to them and their clients: on-demand charter, jet cards, fractional and whole aircraft ownership, all in one suite of solutions,” Ricker said. “It transforms them from brokers into full aviation advisors.”

The company noted that a growing internal fleet provides brokers and their clients with reliable aircraft availability. This operational reliability serves as a self-reinforcing recruitment tool, attracting additional brokers to the platform.

AirPro News analysis

The rapid expansion of the Jet Access Broker Alliance highlights a broader shift in the private aviation brokerage sector. We are observing that independent brokers are increasingly prioritizing platforms that offer robust, vertically integrated infrastructure over traditional, standalone brokerage models. By providing access to guaranteed availability and fixed-rate products like the Reserve Card, Jet Access is effectively utilizing its operational assets as a recruitment mechanism. The migration of a significant block of brokers from Jets.com suggests that client retention tools and fleet reliability are becoming the primary battlegrounds for securing top-tier industry talent.

Sources: Jet Access Broker Alliance