The Sky’s the Limit at CJ Sales
Navigating the world of business jet sales can be tough. But when you partner with Mike Lester at CJ Sales, you’ll gain an invaluable ally with years of experience.
We specialize in buying and selling Cessna pre-owned Citations to suit your exact needs. Reach out to Mike about a partnership with CJ Sales today.
Our Mission
Mike Lester is a Citation jet specialist whose mission is to provide reputable guidance for any client looking for a jet broker. He’ll go to any lengths to help you buy or sell your Cessna Citation.
Our Brokerage Services
Sales
Mike can use his extensive contacts to reach a wide audience of potential buyers for your aircraft.
Acquisition
Looking for a new CJ? Mike will look high and low to find the perfect jet for your unique needs.
Available Aircraft
We’re always looking for available Citations for our clients.
Check out our current selection to see the planes currently available for sale.
How We Stand Out
Specialized Knowledge
Mike knows the ins and outs of the Cessna Citation family, and he’ll help you find the perfect plane.
Years of Experience
Everyone at CJ Sales has years of experience in aviation sales and procurement.
Industry Connections
Throughout his career, Mike’s made productive relationships with many other Citation owners and aviation partners.
Meet Mike Lester
Mike has been working in the aviation field for years, many of those spent specifically working with Cessnas. Learn more about his qualifications and the rest of the CJ Sales team.
Cessna Citations at a Glance
525 Citation CJ1
MANUFACTURED 2000-2005
- Seats: 6
- Speed & Range: 371 kts | 1,132 nm
- Key Features: Single pilot certified, Collins Pro-line 21 Avionics
- Engines: Williams FJ44-1A
525A Citation CJ2
MANUFACTURED 2000-2004
- Seats: 8
- Speed & Range: 403 kts | 1,492 nm
- Key Features: Single pilot certified, Collins Pro-line 21 Avionics
- Engines: Williams FJ44-2C
525B Citation CJ3
MANUFACTURED 2004-2015
- Seats: 8
- Speed & Range: 416 kts | 1,844 nm
- Key Features: Single pilot certified, Collins Pro-line 21 Avionics
- Engines: Williams FJ44-3A
Get to Know the Cessna Citation
At CJ Sales, we focus wholly on the Cessna Citation jet family. If you’re looking for a Cessna pre-owned Citation, there is no broker with more specialized experience than CJ Sales. But why have we chosen to focus on the Cessna Citation?
Mike’s been around countless models of business jets throughout his career, and he’s a firm believer that the Cessna Citation is one of the most versatile and luxurious business jets in its class. Learn more about the Cessna Citation and see how CJ Sales can handle your brokerage needs.
Meet the Cessna Citation
The Citation has been Cessna’s premier line of business jets since its initial development in the late 1960s. Cessna developed the Citation to compete against other jet competitors that were louder and more costly. The Citation would be the company’s first business jet, and they spent most of the 1960s developing prototypes.
The initial prototype, the Citation 500, first flew from Cessna’s Wichita, Kansas, headquarters in September of 1969. The Citation soon caught on, and in the ensuing years Cessna expanded the Citation family. With each new model, Cessna jets began to command more and more of the business jet market.
Today, Cessna’s jet portfolio includes Citation models that suit a wide variety of client needs. Whether you’re trying to sell your Citation, purchase a new Cessna, or procure a pre-owned Citation, CJ Sales has the expertise and connections to be your Citation broker.
Why Trust the Citation
For decades now, the Cessna Citation family has been one of the most trusted business jet families available worldwide. Citations combine reliability and efficiency with passenger comfort to create a luxury experience at an economical price.
Plus, Cessna has always prioritized the most advanced, dependable technology to get class-leading performance out of every Citation. And with the huge variety of Citation models, there’s a business jet to fit the needs of every client. Many Citations even have custom amenities added that can improve your experience even more.
How We Help
CJ Sales offers complete aircraft brokerage services. Our owner, Mike Lester, both buys and sells aircraft on behalf of our clients. Learn more about our process so you know what to expect when we work together.
Sales
There may come a time when you’re looking to move on from your Citation—whether you’re ready to upgrade or simply getting out of the game. If and when that day comes, make CJ Sales the first number you call! With our aircraft sales service, Mike will handle all of the logistics of selling your Citation.
He’ll start with a professional valuation of your plane. Mike has a keen eye honed from years in the industry. He’ll determine an asking price based on current market conditions, past sales, spec comparisons, maintenance history, and many other factors.
Next, Mike will visit your aircraft with a professional photographer to prepare a listing. He’ll also review the aircraft history and logbooks to understand its operational record.
Mike is part of an extensive dealer network that he’ll communicate with concerning your Cessna pre-owned aircraft for sale. He’ll also coordinate marketing notifications through targeted emails and industry websites.
As potential buyers reach out about your aircraft, Mike will field all inquiries, answering questions and making sure all potential buyers have the necessary information to make an informed decision. Mike will negotiate and review all offers on your behalf. Our team will also handle the pre-purchase inspection of your aircraft and manage the closing logistics and escrow and make sure you receive all of the necessary documentation after the sale. We’ll even handle the delivery of the aircraft to the new owner!
Acquisition
CJ Sales is an invaluable resource for finding your pre-owned Citation, too! Mike will work with you to identify what you need out of your new-to-you aircraft. We’ll talk through your budget and look at the market to discuss what options might best suit you.
Then we’ll dive in to search for a plane for you. Mike goes beyond just looking at currently available airplanes. He maintains a wide network of Citation owners that he can contact to find who is interested in selling. There are always off-market opportunities, and CJ Sales excels at finding them thanks to our productive working relationships with our past clients and our extensive dealer network.
Once we find an available plane you’re interested in, we’ll negotiate the purchase price on your behalf and draft all purchase agreement documents.
Once all interested parties agree to a deal, we’ll handle the logistics of moving the aircraft for the pre-purchase inspection, managing the inspection itself, and coordinating a smooth closing process through our escrow partners. Then we’ll get you your plane so you’ll be ready to fly!
