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A veteran-founded nonprofit dedicated to helping service members transition from military service to fulfilling careers in the business aviation industry.

Newnan, Georgia
Joined September 2025
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It's GO TIME. Today is the day for the @HigherVets Workshop Series: Military to Business Aviation: Building Your Career Flight Plan Proudly sponsored by @APIaviation API. 📅 October 14th 🕔 5:00 PM CST Get the inside track on business aviation from the leaders who live it every day. They've built the careers, led the teams and know exactly what it takes to succeed. ⭐ Gary Buchanan, U.S. Navy, EVP, FBO Operations, Million Air ⭐ Lee Bradshaw, U.S. Army, VP, Aviation, Cox Enterprises ⭐ Susan Aucoin, Flight Operations Manager, Dell Technologies ⭐ Joe Toomey, U.S. Coast Guard, Regional Chief Pilot, EJM 🎙️ Moderated by Morgan Cooper, PMP, USMC, President, Cooper Consulting Solutions 🎟️Grab your seat (window or aisle, your call): docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F… All are welcome. Bring your questions and your curiosity! 🛫 #HigherVets #VeteransInAviation #BusinessAviation #MilitaryTransition #NBAA #MilitaryConnect
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Unwavering Vigilance: Our primary charge, executed with precision and resolve Happy Birthday, U.S. Navy! On October 13, 1775, the Second Continental Congress authorized the purchase and fitting out of two armed vessels to intercept British supply ships during the American Revolution. This legislation marked the start of the Continental Navy. history.navy.mil/browse-by-t… 💥 ScarbroughCo, LLC is a storytelling marketing and content-creation firm that helps organizations communicate their value clearly, consistently, and persuasively across media channels. Learn more at ScarbroughCo.com 💥 #AircraftMaintenance #GoNavy #BeatArmy #Communications #BusinessAviation
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Ready for takeoff? Your career flight plan starts here! Join us for the @HigherVets Workshop Series: Military to Business Aviation: Building Your Career Flight Plan Proudly sponsored by @APIaviation . 📅 October 14th 🕔 5:00 PM CST Get the inside track on business aviation from the leaders who live it every day. They've built the careers, led the teams and know exactly what it takes to succeed. ⭐ Gary Buchanan, U.S. Navy, EVP, FBO Operations, Million Air ⭐ Lee Bradshaw, U.S. Army, VP, Aviation, Cox Enterprises ⭐ Susan Aucoin, Flight Operations Manager, Dell Technologies ⭐ Joe Toomey, U.S. Coast Guard, Regional Chief Pilot, EJM 🎙️ Moderated by Morgan Cooper, PMP, USMC, President, Cooper Consulting Solutions 🎟️Grab your seat (window or aisle, your call): docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F… All are welcome. Bring your questions and your curiosity! 🛫 #HigherVets #VeteransInAviation #BusinessAviation #MilitaryTransition #NBAA #MilitaryConnect
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Today we honor and remember our Prisoners of War (POW) and those Missing in Action (MIA) in service to our nation during National POW/MIA Recognition Day.
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Today is National Aviation Day National Aviation Day is a reminder of how far aviation has come—from the Wright brothers’ first sustained powered flight to the advanced, interconnected industry we rely on today. Observed annually on August 19, the day honors Orville Wright’s birthday and recognizes the innovators, technicians, pilots, dispatchers, engineers, and safety professionals who keep aviation moving forward. Here’s to the people who make flight possible—and to inspire the next generation to look skyward. ✈️ 🔘 Gray Stone Advisors is a business aviation consulting firm available to work with you one-on-one. +1 (865) 357-5077 🔘 #NationalAviationDay #Aviation #BusinessAviation #AviationSafety #AviationCareers
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Today we celebrate National Aviation Day. Now is the perfect time to reflect on all of the hard work it that goes into keeping aircraft airworthy. So, tip your hat the next time you see a mechanic on the ramp. 🔧 TBX is your all-in-one aviation shop management solution.
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Aviation’s future depends on a strong, accessible talent pipeline. @nbaa support for the bipartisan WINGS Act recognizes a critical reality. Investing in people is investing in the safety, resilience, and continued growth of aviation. Visit nbaa.org/2026-press-releases… for more.
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Leadership in business aviation is about more than titles; it’s about creating a workplace where people want to stay, grow, and contribute. The @NBAA Summer Series webinar highlights a timely reminder for all of us: attracting and keeping strong workplace leaders takes more than hiring well; it takes culture, communication, and intentional development. In an industry built on precision, trust, and teamwork, the leaders we invest in today shape the resilience of tomorrow. That’s why conversations like this matter—not just for flight departments, but for the future of business aviation as a whole. Learn more here nbaa.org/professional-develo… 🔘 Gray Stone Advisors is a business aviation consulting firm available to work with you, one-on-one. +1 (865) 357-5077 🔘 #BusinessAviation #LeadershipDevelopment #WorkforceDevelopment #AviationLeadership #TalentRetention
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Happy birthday, Chesty! #OTD, we celebrate the 128th birthday of Lt. Gen Lewis B. “Chesty” Puller, the most decorated Marine in history. Chesty served 37 years in the Corps, leaving his mark on campaigns in China, Haiti, Nicaragua, World War II, and Korea. “Old breed? New breed? There’s not a damn bit of difference as long as it’s the Marine breed.” #USMC #Military #SemperFidelis
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Today is AMT Day, specifically set aside to recognize all the hard work men and women maintainers do day in and day out. Listen, did you know that 24 May was chosen to honor the world’s first aircraft mechanic, Charles Taylor? Well, now you do. A penned a story about Charlie for FLYING Magazine and learned a great deal about this unsung hero and the Godfather of our trade. You can check it out here: flyingmag.com/the-first-airc… Remember, nothing flies until an AMT says so. Give thanks to those spinnin’ wrenches in the trenches next time you taxi out. Thanks for reading. #AMTDay #AircraftMaintenance #CharlesTaylor #WrightBrothers #Kittyhawk – at Peachtree City, GA
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It's GO TIME. @SunnFunFlyIn Aerospace Expo has begun. 🌴 Stop by and see the Oasis Aviation & Maintenance team at Booth 74/75 in Hangar B. #SUNnFUN #Aviation #PilotLife #GeneralAviation #AvGeek
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First contact. 🛸👽

On April 10, U.S. Navy divers were the first on the scene as the Navy and NASA successfully recovered the Orion spacecraft and its crew in the Pacific Ocean, bringing four astronauts safely back to Earth after their journey beyond the Moon.
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“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” Albert Einstein The aviation director's role is changing, and to survive, those serving in that role must change with it. Gray Stone Advisors’ very own Steve Brechter breaks this down in Chapter 1 of The Business Aviation Book: Leading Operational Excellence. Would you like to hear more? Visit chrisbroyhillbooks.com/the-b… today. 🔘 Gray Stone Advisors is a business aviation consulting firm available to work with you, one-on-one. +1 (865) 357-5077 🔘 #BusinessAviation #AviationLeadership #ProfessionalDevelopment #AviationExcellence #BizAv
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@SunnFunFlyIn The big day is finally here! Join 🌴 Oasis Aviation & Maintenance at the Sun n Fun Aerospace Expo. We want you to join in the excitement with a chance to WIN A Garmin D2 Air Watch 🔆 No purchase necessary 🔆 One entry per person 🔆 Additional entry when you request an estimate Drawing: 04/18/2026 at our booth hangar B 74/75 Need not be present to win Here is the intel on what you could win: garmin.com/en-US/p/707506/ 🌴 Again, come see the Oasis Aviation & Maintenance team at Booth 74/75 in Hangar B. #SUNnFUN #Aviation #PilotLife #GeneralAviation #AvGeek
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The moment when you are overqualified for your profession
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🌴 POV OAM 🌴 Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work in an aircraft hangar? Walk with us as we cruise around the Oasis hangar. Can you spot any interesting aircraft? 🌴 Oasis Aviation & Maintenance is a Platinum Garmin Dealer. 📱 (678) 870-3085 | 📧 [email protected] | 🌐 KCCO #AircraftMaintenance #Garmin #Avionics #FlyinStyle #PilotLife
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The countdown is on for a hands-on Garmin basics weekend. 🚀 Ready to get comfortable behind the panel? 💻 Our avionics maintenance team is hosting a Basic Avionics & Wiring Course on December 13 & 14. 📅 Learn fundamental avionics concepts plus essential skills in: ☑️ Basic wiring ☑️ Soldering ☑️ Crimping & Pinning Build clean, reliable harnesses with confidence. Each participant will build a complete G5 harness during the course—and take it home at the end of the weekend. Class size is limited to keep it highly interactive, and the total cost is $599.00 for both days. Reserve your seat now and take the first step toward doing your own high-quality avionics wiring in the shop or hangar. 🌴 Oasis Aviation & Maintenance is a Platinum Garmin Dealer. 📱 (678) 870-3085 | 📧 [email protected] | 🌐 KCCO #FlyInStyle #GoLocal #Garmin #Avionics #AircraftMaintenance
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Happy Birthday Civil Air Patrol! From their web site: “Founded Dec. 1, 1941, to mobilize the nation's civilian aviation resources for national defense service, CAP has evolved into a premier public service organization that is a cost-effective force multiplier for Air Force-assigned missions.” 🌴 Oasis Aviation & Maintenance is a CAP proud partner. 📱 (678) 870-3085 | 📧 [email protected] | 🌐 KCCO #FlyInStyle #GoLocal #CivilAirPatrol #Avionics #AircraftMaintenance
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Today, Gray Stone Advisors is proud to announce a new initiative: Influential Business Aircraft! Each week, we will highlight a new airframe, powerplant, or component that revolutionized business aircraft travel. Our first installment is the original Cessna Model 500 Citation, a true groundbreaker for the industry. The Citation holds the distinction of being the first successful entry-level business jet and the first jet aircraft to provide for single-pilot operations. By launching the Citation, Cessna, already the world’s leading airplane maker in terms of production numbers, entered the world of civilian jet aircraft. To learn more about the Cessna Citation, visit ainonline.com/aviation-news/… Gray Stone Advisors is committed to educating and informing the industry on aspects of business air travel. Do you have a specific need? Contact us at +1-865-357-5077. #AviationPioneer #EntryLevelJet #BusinessAviation #CessnaCitation #SinglePilot
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Did you know that paperwork is often cited as being as important as the maintenance work itself? TBX CEO Jon McLaughlin joins forces with the FAA Safety Team to discuss “Logbook Do’s & Don’ts” Nov 19, 2025 7:00 PM CST Register now: bit.ly/4ofFaMb #AviationRegulations
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