Connecticut-headquartered aircraft brokerage, appraisals and consulting company Guardian Jet has appointed Chris Hancock to the role of vice president of business development.

Hancock has over a decade's worth of experience in aircraft sales and has done great work for several manufacturers with successful careers with Hawker Beechcraft and, most recently, Dassault Falcon.

In his new role, Hancock will be developing and expanding Guardian Jet beyond the company's traditional customer base. In addition, he will be growing the traditional clientele through his exceptional network of previous relationships within the industry.

“I believe that what Guardian Jet offers in research, market knowledge and size is unmatched in our industry,” says Hancock. “On joining the team, I hope to help the firm continue to grow as the most chosen and well-respected brokerage in the industry.”

From 2013 to March 2022, Hancock worked at Dassault Falcon as a sales director for the New York City and New England territory. Prior to that, he worked for Hawker Beechcraft as sales director in both Europe and Africa. Hancock adds an immense amount of aircraft sales knowledge and experience to Guardian Jet's team. This experience directly translates to his new role, as he will be working closely with its sales team and directly with the customers during acquisitions and sales.

“Chris brings a tremendous amount of industry leadership to the team,” says president Doc Dwyer. “Having an aviation professional such as Chris join Guardian Jet is a true asset. We're honoured that he would join the team after such a successful career with Dassault Falcon; we view it as a testament to Guardian Jet's recent growth.”

Hancock has a BA in business finance from the University of Colorado.