A former airline pilot, and a designated pilot examiners (DPE) since 2012, Patrick has built and run several aviation businesses over the course of his career. He currently serves as the CEO of Thrust Flight, a multi-location flight training organization that has trained thousands of pilots from around the world. This rapidly expanding flight school operates the popular Zero Time to Airline program that trains future airline pilots.Patrick’s certificates and ratings include ATP, ASEL, AMEL, ASES, CFI, CFII and MEI. He is also an A&P and holds his Inspection Authorization. He oversees Texas Aircraft Maintenance, a robust 145 repair station that services a variety of Cessna, Beechcraft, and Piper aircraft.His latest venture is Thrust Institute of Maintenance, a training organization that is currently offering an inspection authorization course. Thrust Institute will soon launch its Aviation Maintenance Engineer program, designed to offer modern, best in class, training to future Airframe and Power Plant Mechanics.Patricks calling is to reshape the aviation community in a positive way, and create future generations of pilots and aviation technicians.