Jud Brandt
Jud Brandt is a veteran aviation executive with over 30 years of experience in aircraft operations, sales, and management. He has led major aviation companies and has deep expertise in turbine aircraft transactions.
Who We Are
Industry Experts, Pilots, and Committed Professionals
FLIGHT | Incorporated is a private aviation advisory firm specializing in off-market aircraft acquisitions, sales, and fleet strategy.
Our Story
A Lifetime of Experience and Commitment to Integrity
Jud Brandt established FLIGHT | Incorporated as an aviation brokerage focused on value and full transparency in turbine aircraft transactions. Recognizing a gap in the market for a firm that prioritized client needs over transaction volume, he set out to build a team of experts who would deliver unmatched service and results, prioritizing transparency in an otherwise opaque industry.
Building on his decades as an aviation leader with roles as Air Line CEO and Chief Pilot along with senior executive experience in aviation and capital markets, Jud leads a team of aviation experts that combine deep industry knowledge with a commitment to integrity and client service.
Founders
Our Team
Corbin Heard
Corbin Heard is a seasoned aviation professional and former Army officer with extensive experience in aircraft operations and management. Corbin brings a unique blend of leadership, operational expertise, and strategic insight to FLIGHT | Incorporated.
Experience That Matters
CEO Jud Brandt brings over 30 years of experience to every transaction.
Deep Turbine Experience
Deep Turbine Expertise — Over 10,000 flight hours with type ratings in G-V, CE560XL, Learjet 45/31/35, Citation 560XL/XLS, and others; extensive FAR 91/135/121 turbojet experience in VIP charter, 121 Flight Ops, and International Freight—enabling accurate valuations, market insights and risk assessment.
Leadership & Operational Mastery
Roles as Chief Pilot (Medway Ambulance—largest Learjet fleet), CEO/Check Airman (Priority Jet—Citation fleet), and mentor; FAA A&P Mechanic with IA for hands-on maintenance coordination and compliance.
Business Acumen and Deal Flow
Former Senior Executive at Delta Air Lines, Oracle, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Accenture, Bridgewater (CTO), & Rockwell Collins. Former U.S. Army Officer—he drives process optimization, client liaison in negotiations, solution-driven approaches, and integrity-focused outcomes.
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When your assets are in the market, you deserve top representation. Call FLIGHT | Incorporated today.
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