Our Story

In 1973, decorated Navy pilot John Foster III moved from the military to join the general aviation community. John initially worked at Atlantic Aviation and Rockwell aircraft sales, and later became a leading sales representative at Beechcraft. In 1980, John and his squadron-mate and close friend, Ed O’Gara, founded O’Gara Aviation Company.

The company has enjoyed steady growth over four decades. Today, the OGARAJETS team provides a full range of private aviation services for its growing list of clients in the U.S. and around the globe. For over 40 years, the company has formed longstanding relationships with key personnel at all major manufacturers including Gulfstream, Bombardier, Dassault Falcon, Cessna, Embraer, and Hawker Beech. In addition, the OGARA team formed close relationships with general aviation’s most prominent lenders, legal experts, maintenance facilities and aircraft refurbishment providers. The team has also provided leadership within the pre-owned jet broker/dealer community.

John B. Foster IV (Johnny) grew up around aviation and joined the OGARA leadership team in 1991. He was named President in 2005 and today serves as President and CEO.

In 2012, the company changed its name to OGARAJETS to better reflect changes in company leadership under the second generation of the family. This new, streamlined name also reflects the expansion of the company into global markets, and the many new opportunities it is creating for clients in the pre-owned jet marketplace.

Over its history, OGARAJETS has overseen $8 billion in new and pre-owned aircraft transactions, and has worked with clients and partners in 50 countries. OGARAJETS is able to expertly evaluate operational and performance issues and provide insight on the true, total cost of aircraft ownership.

Beyond its financial strength and operational experience, OGARAJETS offers a level of trust and confidence that is all too rare in business today. Since its founding in 1980, OGARAJETS has been recognized by colleagues and competitors alike for its integrity and its customer-first attitude. This legacy remains a guiding principle that is evidenced every day and experienced by every OGARAJETS client. We set the standard in aircraft transaction experiences.

 

Our Company History

1980 Company Founded
John Foster & Ed O’GARA found the O’Gara Aviation Company.
1990 NARA
O’Gara Aviation company becomes a Founding member of the National Aviation Resale Association (NARA)
1991 Johnny Foster Joins O’gara Aviation company
Johnny Foster, now president & CEO, joins the team
1996 GBAA
O'Gara Aviation Company officially joins the board of the newly formed Georgia Business Aviation Association (GBAA)
2005 New Leadership
Johnny Foster becomes President & CEO
2012 Company Rebrand
O’Gara Aviation company is rebranded to OGARAJETS LLC
2015 Success
OGARAJETS closes its 1000th transaction
2020 Company Operating System
OGARAJETS implements the entrepreneurial operating system (EOS) furthering a commitment to precision and process
2024 Success
A new generation of excellence begins
2026 Leadership Expansion
Ashley Charnley becomes Chief Operating Officer

Do the right thing, right. Always.

John Barr Foster III

Our Uniques

Comprehensive

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Accurate

With our expertise and tailored solutions, we’re here to support you in achieving your goals and taking your vision to the next level.

Reputable

We transform bold ideas into reality. With passion, we push boundaries and turn concepts into tangible outcomes.

Empathetic

Connect with us to share your vision. We’ll collaborate to turn your dreams into reality. Let’s create something extraordinary!

Our Legacy

Lead

We lead with integrity

Excellence

We maintain an attitude of excellence

Give

We believe in giving of yourself and serving

Accept

We accept mistakes and strive to omit excuses

Collaborate

We embrace “all for one & one for all”

Yield

We live in the moment

What Our Clients Say About Us

  • Johnny and his team at OGARA made the purchase of our aircraft a complete pleasure and they undoubtedly saved us money and found us a better value aircraft than we would have found without their help.

    Appreciative Client

  • The entire process was very professionally managed and handled and I would not hesitate to use you again in the future.

    CEO

  • What I enjoyed most about working with the team at OGARAJETS is that they listened to what we needed and then executed with precision throughout the entire process to make it happen... I am a customer for life!

    Client For Life

  • The level of professionalism, care, and true customer service I received was beyond compare. As a first-time airplane owner I had great concerns and reservations, but the team at OGARA walked me through the process with ease and treated me like family. I’ll never use anyone else.

    First-Time Buyer

  • OGARAJETS’ reputation for dealing with only high-quality aircraft precedes them.

    President

  • The new airplane is simply fabulous! Just love it! Your services were outstanding and I look forward to recommending you to anyone I know who might be interested in buying an airplane. The professionalism in which you handled all of the various participants in this process was tops!

    President / CEO

  • Johnny Foster & OGARAJETS have been instrumental in the acquisitions and dispositions of our aircraft. We have never worked with a better team in any industry we have been a part of and would never purchase or sell and aircraft without the OGARA team by our side.

    Satisfied Client

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