Specialized advisory for aerial-native applications.

Aerhub Advisory is the strategic advisory practice for aviation operators and businesses looking to scale, modernize, or strengthen their operations. Unlike generic consultancies, we are aviation-native operators who have built and led aviation businesses ourselves, bringing firsthand understanding of regulatory complexity, safety culture, operational realities, and sustainable growth.

Practice Areas

Engagement Model

Trusted Advisors for Smarter, Safer Aerial Operations

PRACTICE AREAS

Three disciplines. One practice.

We help operators, utilities, engineering firms, and aerial services providers design, scale, and commercialize aerial programs across manned and unmanned aviation — from operational and technical strategy to business and software development.

Aerial Program Strategy & Design

For organizations standing up, formalizing, or scaling an aerial program — manned, unmanned, or both. We advise on operating systems that work for you.

Program standup & operating model
SOPs, policy, & safety framework
Regulatory alignment
Manned + unmanned integration
Contractor & team structure

Aerial Program Strategy & Design

For organizations standing up, formalizing, or scaling an aerial program — manned, unmanned, or both. We advise on operating systems that work for you.

Program standup & operating model
SOPs, policy, & safety framework
Regulatory alignment
Manned + unmanned integration
Contractor & team structure

Data Products & Integrations

For programs whose product is the data they collect. We advise on the platforms, sensors, and workflows that turn aerial acquisition into usable intelligence.

Acquisition strategy
Fixed-Wing, Helicopter, UAS
GIS integration & data workflows
Utility & infrastructure inspections
Software build & integrations

Data Products & Integrations

For programs whose product is the data they collect. We advise on the platforms, sensors, and workflows that turn aerial acquisition into usable intelligence.

Acquisition strategy
Fixed-Wing, Helicopter, UAS
GIS integration & data workflows
Utility & infrastructure inspections
Software build & integrations

Business Development & Support

For aerial services providers growing into new markets, channels, or partnerships. We work the deal flow alongside leadership, not from a slide deck.

BD support & partnership sourcing
Retainer & finder's fee frameworks
Aviation ecosystem introductions
Scaling for aerial services
Staff augmentation

Business Development & Support

For aerial services providers growing into new markets, channels, or partnerships. We work the deal flow alongside leadership, not from a slide deck.

BD support & partnership sourcing
Retainer & finder's fee frameworks
Aviation ecosystem introductions
Scaling for aerial services
Staff augmentation

Worked with Fortune 500 Clients

30+ Years Combined Experience

Proven Results

Advisors who have built what we advise on.

Practice Leadership

Cory Vinger

CEO & PRACTICE LEAD

Commercial pilot and aviation technology executive. Leads strategy, business development, and partnerships across Aerhub's advisory engagements.

Mitchell Banks

OPERATIONS & PROGRAMS

10+ years in aviation operations roles, including building and leading aerial operations teams for Fortune 500 programs nationwide.

Dennis Kalaygian

TECHNOLOGY & PLATFORMS

10+ years in software engineering and infrastructure. Advises clients on platform architecture, AWS infrastructure, and aerial data system design.

ENGAGEMENT MODEL

Structured to fit the shape of the work.

SCOPED ENGAGEMENTS

Defined deliverables, fixed terms.

For program standup, strategic studies, GTM plans, and discrete advisory projects. Scope, timeline, deliverables, and pricing agreed in advance.

RETAINER & BD REPRESENTATION

Ongoing partnership and deal flow.

For clients who need a continuous advisory relationship or commercial representation. Structured retainers with optional finder's fee mechanics for sourced deals.