- IADA-Accredited
- 100+ Years Collective Experience
- Team-Based Execution
You Deserve More Than a Broker
Aircraft transactions are complex, but they shouldn’t feel murky. We built 5x5 Trading to be the antithesis of the sales-first broker model. Our team is made up of senior aviation experts, data analysts, and long-time aviation leaders who think beyond the transaction.
We Solve Business Problems
Our aviation experts aren’t here to push inventory. Instead, we solve complex aviation problems through smart aviation strategy. Whether you're buying your first aircraft, expanding a fleet, or transitioning out of ownership, we provide transparent advice, in-depth aviation market analysis, and a team that’s all-in on your success.
Meet Your Aviation Consulting Experts
John D. Odegard, Jr. LinkedIn
Founder & Partner
John brings more than 30 years of aviation leadership to 5x5 Trading. After starting his sales career at Raytheon Travel Air, he spent two decades scaling aircraft sales units at NetJets and Wheels Up. He co-founded QS Partners, where he helped grow the brokerage into a global leader.
- Background in fleet transition, retail brokerage, and executive-level aviation consulting
- Graduate of the University of North Dakota with a B.S. in Aviation and an M.B.A. in Finance, and a Commercial Pilot certificate in multiple aircraft categories.
- Serves as Vice-Chairman of the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA).
Chris Brenner LinkedIn
Founder & Partner
Chris is a seasoned aviation sales leader with over 20 years of experience in business aircraft transactions and sales management. Known for his strategic thinking and client-first mindset, he has led high-impact teams and complex deals across the Americas.
- Served as SVP of Sales for the Americas at Jetcraft Corporation, and also Co-founded Wheels Up Aircraft Sales, helped shape their brokerage model from the ground up
- Graduate of the University of North Dakota with a B.S. in Aviation
- Combines deep market knowledge with a sharp ability to guide clients with confidence
Seth Zlotkin LinkedIn
Founder & Partner
Seth is a results-oriented aviation executive with deep roots in shared aircraft ownership, strategic deal structuring, and client advisory services. With over 30 years across startups and Fortune 1000 firms, including NetJets, QS Partners, and Wheels UP, he’s built a reputation for pairing sharp analytics with trusted communication.
- Helped drive organizational growth across sales, marketing, and commercial strategy roles
- Graduate of the University of Maryland and a Master’s degree in Marketing from NYU
- Known for crafting creative, win-win transactions in even the most complex deal environments
Jeremy Bogle LinkedIn
Founder & Partner
Jeremy brings over 20 years of experience in aircraft sales, operations, and executive management. With a rare combination of market insight and hands-on operational expertise, he is known for helping clients make confident, well-timed decisions throughout the entire ownership lifecycle.
- Served as EVP at JetSelect Aviation and SVP at Wheels Up, scaled their fleet operations and private aircraft sales programs
- Graduate of Florida Atlantic University
- Combines real-world execution with high-level strategy in every transaction
John D. Odegard, Jr. LinkedIn
Founder & Partner
John brings more than 30 years of aviation leadership to 5x5 Trading. After starting his sales career at Raytheon Travel Air, he spent two decades scaling aircraft sales units at NetJets and Wheels Up. He co-founded QS Partners, where he helped grow the brokerage into a global leader.
- Background in fleet transition, retail brokerage, and executive-level aviation consulting
- Graduate of the University of North Dakota with a B.S. in Aviation and an M.B.A. in Finance, and a Commercial Pilot certificate in multiple aircraft categories.
- Serves as Vice-Chairman of the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA).
Chris Brenner LinkedIn
Founder & Partner
Chris is a seasoned aviation sales leader with over 20 years of experience in business aircraft transactions and sales management. Known for his strategic thinking and client-first mindset, he has led high-impact teams and complex deals across the Americas.
- Served as SVP of Sales for the Americas at Jetcraft Corporation, and also Co-founded Wheels Up Aircraft Sales, helped shape their brokerage model from the ground up
- Graduate of the University of North Dakota with a B.S. in Aviation
- Combines deep market knowledge with a sharp ability to guide clients with confidence
Seth Zlotkin LinkedIn
Founder & Partner
Seth is a results-oriented aviation executive with deep roots in shared aircraft ownership, strategic deal structuring, and client advisory services. With over 30 years across startups and Fortune 1000 firms, including NetJets, QS Partners, and Wheels UP, he’s built a reputation for pairing sharp analytics with trusted communication.
- Helped drive organizational growth across sales, marketing, and commercial strategy roles
- Graduate of the University of Maryland and a Master’s degree in Marketing from NYU
- Known for crafting creative, win-win transactions in even the most complex deal environments
Jeremy Bogle LinkedIn
Founder & Partner
Jeremy brings over 20 years of experience in aircraft sales, operations, and executive management. With a rare combination of market insight and hands-on operational expertise, he is known for helping clients make confident, well-timed decisions throughout the entire ownership lifecycle.
- Served as EVP at JetSelect Aviation and SVP at Wheels Up, scaled their fleet operations and private aircraft sales programs
- Graduate of Florida Atlantic University
- Combines real-world execution with high-level strategy in every transaction
We Hear You, Loud and Clear
You’ve experienced high performance in most areas of life, but aircraft sales? Incomplete info. Sales agendas. Advisors who don’t listen. Our aviation experts aren’t that. “5 by 5” means we deliver solutions with excellent strength and perfect clarity, and that’s our entire standard. No fluff, no friction. Just a senior team who listens, responds, and delivers.
Aviation Experts for Clients Who Expect More
Maybe you’ve worked with brokers in the past who talked too much and delivered too little. But now, you’re working with the best in class. Here’s what that means for you:
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Industry-Proven, IADA-Accredited
All of our principals are International Aircraft Dealer Association (IADA)-certified, meaning fiduciary-first service, verified by the highest industry standards.
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100+ Years of Collective Experience
We’ve led sales, acquisitions, and transition strategies at some of the largest operators and institutions in private aviation, transacting over $1B sales. We’ve sat on every side of the table—and we bring that insight to every client.
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Team-Based Execution
You work directly with our principals. No handoffs. No silos. Get direct access to our full bench of senior experts who collaborate on every deal.
Who We Work With
If you’re buying, selling, or trading aircraft and you want clear answers, airtight execution, and real strategic value, you’re in the right place. You’re a private individual, family office, or corporate leader who knows what good
service looks like, and you’re not interested in wasting time.
Our Aviation Experts See What Others Miss
Let’s make your next move together, loud and clear.
