The Yates Group,
Integrity & Service 
in Aviation Transactions

The Yates Group, LLC is a privately
held family owned business.

Founder John Yates, together with daughter, Chelsea and business partner Dan Dill, has an undying passion for customer service and aviation.  Working together, they always provide our customers the ultimate in turbine aircraft acquisition, sales and ​consultation services.

Welcome to Our Team

John D. Yates

John is the President of The Yates Group, LLC.  As a pilot with over 30 years of experience in the aviation industry and a Master’s Degree in Engineering from The University of Oklahoma, John always ensures our clients acquire the correct aircraft or aircraft buyer for their needs.

John is primarily involved with aircraft sales and acquisitions and handles all aspects of each transaction from the detailed aircraft research and coordination of inspection and maintenance processes to the execution of a smooth close.

John uses his engineering and technical background to guide our clients to choose the correct aircraft for their needs, with assurance that that aircraft is in excellent condition and placed into an operation in a way that suits each client’s requirements.

John maintains his well established relationships with trusted leaders in the extensive dealer/broker network in the U.S. and engages international strategic alliances to provide our clients the best possible aviation solutions.

Dan Dill

Dan is a corporate pilot with over 25,000 hours of time under his belt.  He is a recipient of the rare and highest FAA recognition, the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award.  This award recognizes pilots who have practiced safe flight operations continously for 50 or more years.

Dan has been involved in The Yates Group for some eight years.   Prior to joining us, Dan was a Chief Pilot of a large charter company.

Dan brings many attributes to the company, including his very warm personality coupled with incredible knowledge and experience in the industry.

Chelsea Yates

Chelsea loves all aspects of being an aviation consultant.  She is the spice of the company and adds a breath of sunshine to all interactions.

Her day-to-day activities center primarily on sales and acquisitions.  

Chelsea is devoted to providing superb customer service and believes that buying and selling aircraft should be a fun and rewarding experience. 

Chelsea studied Business at Colorado State University.