Who We are

 Founder & Principal Consultant –     ATP, CFI, MEI 

Patrick Newcomb is an accomplished aviation and business development professional with more than 25 years of leadership experience spanning corporate, charter, and commercial flight operations. As Founder and Principal Consultant of Aero Consulting, LLC, Patrick leverages his deep expertise in FAA regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and organizational leadership to help aviation companies optimize safety, efficiency, and performance.

Patrick’s distinguished career includes serving as Chief Pilot, Director of Flight Operations, and Part 135 Check Airman for several leading flight departments and charter operators, including Jet Edge, EJM, Link Snacks, and Justiss Oil Company. He has successfully led large flight teams, developed company-wide safety management systems (SMS), and guided organizational transitions through mergers and regulatory changes. Known for his collaborative leadership style, Patrick excels at cultivating strong safety cultures, mentoring pilots, and fostering cohesive, high-performing teams.

Before returning to aviation full-time, Patrick held executive roles in finance and business development, where he honed his strategic and analytical skills in start-up operations, risk management, and financial planning. His unique combination of aviation and business acumen allows him to provide clients with both operational insight and strategic vision.

A U.S. Navy veteran and former SH-60F/H Rescue Swimmer, Patrick brings a mission-focused mindset and uncompromising commitment to safety and professionalism to every endeavor. He holds an Airline Transport Pilot certificate and instructor ratings for both single and multi-engine aircraft.

Patrick earned his degree in Business Finance from the University of Phoenix and completed advanced aviation studies at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He continues to contribute to the aviation community as an FAA FAASTeam Representative and a member of the NBAA Domestic Operations Committee, Part 135 Subcommittee.