CORE AVIATION

Aviation Operations Consulting & Compliance Advisory Services

Core Aviation provides expert aviation operations consulting and regulatory compliance advisory services to help organizations improve safety, efficiency, and project performance.

Industry Leaders Trust Core Aviation

Core Aviation provides expert aviation operations consulting and compliance advisory for aerospace, defense, and civil aviation organizations. Learn more about our Aviation Expert Testimony Services. We help clients strengthen FAA and DoD compliance, improve efficiency, and meet international aviation standards with confidence.

Industry leaders rely on our aviation consulting expertise for strategic planning, certification readiness, and safety management system (SMS) implementation.

Our Consulting Expertise:

  • FAA regulatory & compliance consulting
  • Aviation safety & SMS implementation
  • MRO & manufacturing process evaluation
  • Certification & audit readiness

Recent Projects:

  • Safety Management System (SMS) Implementation
  • Airworthiness Certification Analysis
  • NTSB Compliance Review Support
  • Charter Operator Certification Requirements

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30+ Years of Aviation Expertise | FAA-Certified Pilot | Defense & Civil Specialist

Schedule a consultation or call us to discuss your aviation consulting needs at (480) 573-1453.

Why Choose Core Aviation?

Decades of Aviation Expertise

Led by John Celigoy, FAA-certified pilot and aerospace executive, Core Aviation brings over 30 years of aviation consulting and MRO operations experience. With 4,000+ flight hours and work across 30+ aircraft models, John’s leadership delivers proven insight into complex operational and regulatory challenges.

Regulatory & Compliance Mastery

Core Aviation specializes in FAA and DoD compliance, aircraft certification, and safety management systems (SMS). Our proven methodologies streamline audits, ensure certification readiness, and strengthen operational compliance across U.S. and international aviation programs.

Trusted by Industry & Operators

We support airlines, MROs, and OEMs with independent assessments, safety audits, and performance consulting. Our experts apply data-driven analysis and best practices to improve safety, reliability, and efficiency across all aviation operations.

Strategic & Market Insights

Our team helps operators and investors evaluate acquisitions, optimize operations, and align business strategies with evolving market demands. Through aviation market analysis and strategic consulting, we deliver measurable improvements in performance, resilience, and compliance outcomes.

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Our Core Services

Aviation Industry Segment & Market Expertise

We provide insight-driven aviation consulting and market analysis for aerospace and aviation organizations. Our team helps clients identify emerging opportunities, improve operational performance, and guide aviation strategy across defense, commercial, and business aviation sectors.

Regulatory Compliance & FAA Advisory

Our consultants deliver expert aviation compliance consulting to help clients navigate FAA, DoD, and ICAO regulations. We specialize in certification readiness, compliance audits, and safety management systems (SMS) aligned with international aviation standards.

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Analysis

Core Aviation provides strategic aviation operations consulting for investment and acquisition due diligence. We guide MROs, OEMs, and investors with risk assessment, valuation, and compliance strategies to ensure efficient, successful transactions.

Safety Management System Implementation

We design, implement, and audit aviation safety management systems (SMS) tailored to each organization’s operations. Our consulting team enhances safety culture, performance metrics, and long-term compliance with FAA and ICAO standards.

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Meet John Celigoy: Your Aviation Expert

With over 30 years of experience in aerospace, defense, and civil aviation, John Celigoy is a recognized authority trusted by law firms, insurers, and corporate counsel nationwide.

  • Civil and Defense Manufacturing and Aftermarket Expert

  • Aerospace Industry Executive — Directed MRO, manufacturing, and business development.

  • FAA-Certified Pilot & Aviation Safety Specialist — Deep expertise in compliance and risk.

  • Featured Aviation Analyst — Appeared on NBC News and Fox 10 Phoenix.

John combines operational aviation mastery with courtroom experience — delivering testimony that is authoritative, objective, and persuasive. Contact Core Aviation today to discuss your case with John directly.