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About Aero Air Charter
Pensacola is known for sugar-white sand, emerald water, and being the Cradle of Naval Aviation. We are honored to call it home — and it is fair to say aviation is in our DNA.
Our story
We are the only FAA Full Part 135, ARGUS-certified private jet operator based on the Emerald Coast. That certification covers flight operations, maintenance and training — the three things that actually determine whether a charter flight is safe.
Our roots in private aviation began in 2015 flying 24/7 mission-critical organ donor transport. For a flight team where many had served in the military, that work came about as close to a military mission as civilian aviation gets: total precision, total teamwork, no margin for a bad day. That standard is what still defines us.
Today we serve the Gulf Coast, the continental US, Canada and the Caribbean — with a commitment to safety, efficiency, professionalism and warm Southern hospitality. Hospitality isn't a choice around here. It's more of a way of life.
What we hold to
Safety is at the heart of the operation. It is our highest duty to provide a travel option guided by trusted experts — a commitment to our guests and to ourselves.
To welcome a guest aboard is to welcome them into our care, as we would in our own homes. We anticipate needs and serve with a welcome that makes the guest feel known.
We respond quickly, and where we can we prevent problems before they surface. Time is the thing our guests value most, and we treat it that way.
There is one chance at a first impression. Attention to detail, quality of experience, operation of the aircraft, clarity of communication — excellence lets hospitality thrive.
"The engine is the heart of an airplane, but the pilot is its soul."
Our pilots have built extensive careers both in service to the country and to passengers, and they train continuously to stay there. Guests can fly knowing the flight deck is staffed by seasoned aviators who are genuinely glad to be there.
Meet our aviation team
Our pilots hold extensive flight careers — a combined 100,000-plus flight hours between them, in service to the country and to passengers — and they train continuously to stay there.
Chief Pilot
A Coast Guard Academy grad and veteran pilot, Mark flew missions from the Arctic to the Gulf in aircraft like the HC-130 and MH-65. He led Navy flight training in Pensacola before joining Aero in 2022. He now enjoys flying alongside a great team and spending time with his wife and four kids.
Dir of Ops / Pilot
Naval Commander-turned-Aero leader Kit McCulley, with over 44 years of aviation expertise and a passion for safety, helms Aero’s operations, ensuring exceptional experiences for all.
Pilot
Chicago-area native and retired Naval Aviator with a passion for air travel, customer service, and sharing his love of the skies. He and his family are proud to be part of the Pensacola community and Aero team.
Pilot
From Marine pilot to seasoned cargo captain, Mike’s unwavering passion for flight led him back to the skies with Aero, embracing a new chapter filled with gratitude and a thirst for adventure.
Pilot
A former Navy pilot and instructor, Robert brings 11 years of military aviation experience and a strong safety background to Aero. He holds a degree in aviation and now calls Pensacola home.
Pilot
A Naval Aviator for more than 20 years, Don flew operationally and taught flight school before moving to corporate flying after he retired. He and his family now call Pensacola home and are glad to be part of the Aero family.
Pilot
A Marine Corps veteran with over 20 years in aviation, Erich brings precision and passion to every flight. He holds a degree from Embry-Riddle and enjoys family life with his wife and two sons.
Maintenance — A&P
Dave joined Team Aero in 2025 as an Airframes and Powerplants mechanic. Beyond his wife and two children, his passion is aviation — he has worked on everything from radial fixed-wing to military turbine rotorcraft, earned his A&P license at George Stone Technical College, and is pursuing his pilot’s license in his own Grumman AA1A. He’s also an avid short track race driver and motorsports mechanic, with an international oval short track racing championship to his name.
Pilot
TOPGUN Commander-turned-skydiver Todd Petrie, fueled by his love for flight, transitioned from F/A-18s to training future aviators and finding his happy place at Aero.
Pilot
An Active Reserves Naval Aviation Commander, Bill has always been brought back to Pensacola for family and his love of flying. As a previous business owner and operator, his passion is ensuring customer service and experience.
Pilot
A Navarre native, Paris served in the Coast Guard as a Maritime Law Enforcement Specialist before captaining yachts under a USCG Master 200-ton license. He later trained military student pilots in Pensacola and now flies for Aero — his dream job.
Dir of Maintenance / Pilot
A seasoned A&P mechanic and pilot with over 35 years of experience, Scott White’s passion for aviation fuels his dedication to the highest safety standards at Aero Air Charter.
Pilot
Pilot bio to come.
VIP
Pets are family, and family travels together. They board with you, ride in the cabin with you, and land with you. A calmer trip for them is a calmer trip for everyone.
Tell us who's coming when you book and we'll set the cabin up accordingly.
