In this episode, host Iyad Amer sits down with Reza Naqvi, Sales Director at FLYME Aviation, to break down what it truly takes to sell private jet charters in a high-pressure, relationship-driven industry.

Reza shares real-world insights into charter sales, client expectations, deal execution, and the nonstop pace of private aviation, explaining how trust, responsiveness, and deep market knowledge are critical to closing and maintaining long-term client relationships. The conversation explores how brokers balance urgency, accuracy, and service while operating across multiple time zones.

This episode offers aspiring brokers, charter sales professionals, and aviation entrepreneurs an honest look at the realities of charter sales, the mindset required to succeed, and the discipline needed to operate at a professional level in private aviation.

In this episode, host Iyad Amer sits down with Chris Hart to break down what really happens behind the scenes of aircraft charter brokerage, the contract details, the risks, and the exposure most clients never see.

Chris shares real-world insight into charter terms, broker liability, client expectations, and high-pressure decision-making, explaining why misunderstanding a single clause can lead to major problems for both brokers and clients. The conversation highlights how experience, attention to detail, and clear communication separate professional brokers from costly mistakes.

This episode is essential for charter brokers, aviation professionals, and anyone working with private jet clients, offering a direct look at the realities of charter operations, contractual responsibilities, and what it truly takes to operate safely and successfully in private aviation.

In this episode of The Jet Podcast by IABI, host Iyad Amer sits down with Ali Merchant, Managing Partner at Hala Yachts, to explore the luxury yacht charter business and how it closely mirrors private aviation and aircraft brokerage.

Ali shares real-world insight into working with high-net-worth clients, managing complex charter contracts, and operating in an industry where discretion, trust, and execution are everything. The discussion highlights how yacht charter, private aviation, and aircraft brokerage face the same pressures, including last-minute changes, high expectations, and zero margin for error.

This episode offers aircraft brokers and aviation professionals a different perspective by looking beyond jets and into another luxury charter industry. A valuable listen for anyone working with elite clients, high-value transactions, and time-critical operations.

In this episode of The Jet Podcast by IABI, host Iyad Amer sits down with experienced aircraft brokers to share real stories from inside the aircraft brokerage business the pressure, the mistakes, and the moments that define a broker’s reputation.

The conversation explores what aircraft brokers actually deal with behind the scenes, including trust issues, double brokering, non-existent aircraft listings, payment risks, and how a single bad decision can damage credibility in a small industry. The guests share firsthand experiences of deals that nearly collapsed, emergency situations, and how strong relationships can save a transaction.

This episode offers an unfiltered look into private aviation brokerage and the realities brokers face daily. A must-listen for aspiring aircraft brokers, operators, and aviation professionals who want to understand how the industry truly works  beyond the glamour.

In this episode of The Jet Podcast by IABI, host Iyad Amer sits down with Thais Viana to reveal what working as a private jet advisor really looks like behind the scenes. From nonstop client demands to high-pressure decision-making, this conversation exposes the reality most people never see.

Thais shares her journey into private aviation, how she built experience across operations, dispatch, and client handling, and why working across multiple time zones quickly turns this career into a 24/7 lifestyle. The episode dives into the pressure of last-minute requests, urgent changes, and the importance of strong follow-up and clear communication.

This episode is an honest look at the daily responsibilities, challenges, and mindset required to succeed as a private jet advisor. A must-listen for aspiring brokers, aviation professionals, and anyone curious about the real work behind private aviation.

In this first episode of The Jet Podcast by IABI, host Iyad Amer sits down with Aryan Caplash, Managing Partner at Clear Air Brokers, to uncover what aircraft brokerage really looks like behind the scenes.

They discuss the pressure brokers face daily, from managing client expectations and last-minute changes to navigating contracts, operations, and high-stakes decision making in private aviation. This episode breaks down the realities most people never see.

Whether you’re an aspiring broker, an aviation professional, or simply curious about how private jet deals actually get done, this episode offers an honest look at the mindset, responsibility, and execution required to succeed in aircraft brokerage.