Patrick McAtee

Patrick "Bear" McAtee currently serves as Program Director at AviX Inc., providing consulting services in advanced aviation and defense sectors since January 2017. McAtee is also an Airline Pilot for American Airlines, a position held since October 2016. Before these roles, McAtee had an extensive military career with the 192d Fighter Wing, where responsibilities included Operations, Maintenance Squadron Commander, and Chief of Advanced Programs. Significant achievements include leading successful maintenance operations for F-22 fighter aircraft and managing multimillion-dollar budgets. McAtee's expertise is further evidenced by senior management roles at Select Innovation, LLC, and various leadership positions in fighter wings throughout a distinguished military career. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Human Factors Engineering from the United States Air Force Academy, as well as attendance at prestigious military educational institutions.