CORE AVIATION

General Aviation Consulting for Safer, Smarter Flight Operations

Helping Part 91 operators, Part 135 charter companies, and corporate flight departments optimize operations, reduce risk, and stay FAA-compliant.
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Trusted General Aviation Expertise

Core Aviation brings decades of hands-on aviation, regulatory, and leadership experience to support general aviation operators. From flight department planning to charter certification and SMS implementation, we help you run safer, smarter, compliant operations built to scale with evolving standards — so you can reduce risk, control costs, and stay ahead of regulatory challenges.

Key Engagements:

  • Part 135 charter certification & startup support

  • Safety Management System (SMS) implementation

  • Operational audits & efficiency evaluations

  • Flight department structure & planning

  • FAA regulatory guidance for general aviation operators

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Why Choose Core Aviation?

Decades of Flight & Leadership Experience

30+ years across military and civilian aviation, guiding flight departments and operators to achieve operational excellence, reduce costs, and improve overall readiness.

Compliance Without the Guesswork

Avoid costly delays and penalties by navigating FAA regulations with confidence — from SMS programs to charter certification — without wasting time or resources.

Flight Department Consulting That Scales

Get practical strategies to grow your operations efficiently. We help control maintenance costs, improve readiness, and align resources with your evolving operational needs.

Hands-On Expertise, Not Templates

Unlike large firms, we deliver tailored, actionable support grounded in real-world aviation experience — so you get solutions that actually work, not generic reports.

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Core General Aviation Services

Charter Certification & Part 135 Support

Launch or grow your charter operations with confidence. We guide you through every step of FAA certification and charter compliance.

  • Part 135 certification planning & documentation

  • FAA regulatory alignment & approvals

  • Charter startup & operations readiness

  • Ongoing compliance and audit support

Safety Management System Implementation

Stay ahead of FAA requirements with a practical Safety Management System tailored to your operation.

  • SMS program design & implementation

  • Risk management framework & safety audits

  • Training programs for flight crews & staff

  • Continuous improvement & compliance monitoring

    Flight Operations & Maintenance Oversight

    Optimize your department with independent operational and maintenance evaluations.

    • Flight department structure & staffing strategy

    • Maintenance planning & cost control oversight

    • Operational efficiency audits

    • Vendor and service provider evaluation

    FAA Regulatory & Compliance Guidance

    Cut through regulatory complexity with experienced advisory support.

    • FAA Part 91 & Part 135 compliance consulting

    • Certification & standards alignment

    • FAA inspections preparation & audit support

    • Ongoing advisory for evolving regulations

    Need aviation expertise? Let's talk. Call us at (480) 573-1453.

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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 aviation nationwide.

    • U.S. Marine Corps Pilot & Commander — 4,000+ flight hours across 20+ aircraft models

    • Defense Acquisition Expert — Led modernization and procurement for U.S. military aviation

    • Aerospace Industry Executive — Directed MRO, manufacturing, and business development to align operational needs with business outcomes

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

    • 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, while helping operators achieve measurable results in compliance, safety, and efficiency.