VREF Aircraft Value Reference & Appraisal Services
- Buffalo Grove, Illinois
- 30 Years Experience
- Solo Practice
- Expert Witness
- ASA · Verify
About
VREF Aircraft Value Reference & Appraisal Services is based in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, and is led by Jason Zilberbrand, an Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) with thirty years of aviation experience. Zilberbrand serves as President and CTO and holds memberships with the American Society of Appraisers, International Society of Appraisers, Association of Online Appraisers, and Appraisers National Association.
Services & Specializations
VREF Aircraft Value Reference & Appraisal Services provides aircraft valuations, fair market value reports, pre-buy evaluations, and aircraft depreciation analysis. Services include aircraft resale and import/export guidance, engine and airframe maintenance program review, and turbine engine preservation assessment. The firm is USPAP compliant.
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Full Bio
Jason Zilberbrand is an Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) with more than thirty years of aviation experience. Based in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, he serves as President and CTO of VREF Aircraft Value Reference & Appraisal Services. Zilberbrand holds memberships with the American Society of Appraisers, International Society of Appraisers, Association of Online Appraisers, and Appraisers National Association. Throughout his career, Zilberbrand has worked as an aircraft broker, acquisition agent, owner, operator, and consultant. He has been recognized as an expert witness in Federal and State courts and conducts appraisals across light sport aircraft, commercial airliners, and other aircraft types. His expertise encompasses aircraft valuations, depreciation forecasting, maintenance programs, resale guidance, and contractual disputes.
Notable Engagements
Has served as expert witness in Federal and State courts on aircraft valuation, contractual disputes, and breach of contract matters. Conducts appraisals for aircraft purchase agreements and acquisition transactions.
Credentials & Verification
Credentials held by Jason Zilberbrand, each independently verifiable:
- VerifyASAIssued by American Society of Appraisers

