Expert: Ismar Avdic, Eng. - 6/4/2007

Question
Hello Ismar, I am currently an Embry Riddle student, majoring in Aeronautical Science. I was thinking of changing my minor to technical management - professional valuations. I am having a hard time finding any info about a career as an aircraft appraiser. Can you give me any info on Aircraft appraisers such as salary, type of work, etc. Any suggestions on where to find this info? Thank you.  

Answer
Hi Derrick
Aircraft appraisers are especial group of aviation professionals that are usually pilots and aviation mechanics, and they do understand and valuation of aircraft. They are usually working as private business properties or contracting business. However the appraisers are very much valued as a aviation professionals. They are usually charge about $500-1000 for aircraft appraisal. There is organization an central National Aircraft Appraisals Association in USA
http://www.plane-values.com/
The will provide you with variety of information what is the requirements as well as profiles for aircraft appraise salaries and how to get an aircraft appraisal license or paperwork.

Good Luck
Ismar