Episode 12: International Private Aviation and Relationships with Brett Corter

When business travelers and private clients step onto a charter jet for an international flight, they are experiencing the final step of a highly complex operational chain.

Behind every cross-border flight, whether it’s a direct leg across Europe, an emergency charter out of South America, or a multi-leg corporate trip into the Middle East, is a dense web of international permits, customs clearances, operator coordination, and time-zone management.

In Episode 12 of the Turning Base Podcast, hosts Brandon Redeker and Bryan Redeker sit down with Brett Corter, Senior Private Aviation Advisor. Brett specializes in relationship-driven private aviation and international flight coordination, working directly with high-net-worth individuals, travel advisors, corporate flight departments, and global operators.

Whether you are managing an FBO, operating a charter fleet, or looking to expand your client network overseas, Brett breaks down how international private aviation really operates behind the scenes.

In domestic flight operations, business typically follows standard regional schedules. But when your client footprint spans Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas, traditional office hours completely vanish.

Managing international charters means operating with a 12-hour time-zone spread. A critical charter request or an urgent routing change can hit your phone at 2:00 AM or in the middle of dinner.

Success in global aviation requires immediate responsiveness. When a client or travel advisor has a time-sensitive need on the other side of the world, responsiveness becomes a critical part of the relationship.

One of the realities of private aviation is that plans can change quickly. Whether it's a mechanical issue, a scheduling change, or simply a client who needs to move sooner than expected, having the right network matters.

Brett shared an example of receiving a call at 8 PM for a client who needed an immediate departure out of Argentina. By working his network, he was able to get the flight off the ground by 9 AM the following morning.

Brett sees international private aviation as a relationship business. Building trust, understanding cultural differences, being responsive, and consistently solving problems are what turn an initial conversation into a long-term relationship.

Cultural awareness, politeness, and consistent execution dictate long-term success when working across different continents:

Understanding Regional Nuances: Working with international clients, especially across major global hubs like Dubai or European capitals, requires honoring local customs, communication preferences, and business values.

The "Good People" Network: Brett's philosophy is simple: "good people know good people." Building a trusted international network gives him people he can call when a client needs a solution, regardless of where that need happens.

Reframing Private Aviation: Brett sees private aviation as more than a luxury. For many travelers, it's about using their time more efficiently and avoiding some of the friction that comes with commercial travel.

Brett Corter is a Senior Private Aviation Advisor focused on relationship-driven private aviation and international flight coordination. He works with clients, travel advisors, operators and partners across multiple markets, helping manage complex private aviation requirements from sourcing through execution.

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