Patrick Buckles

Patrick Buckles is an experienced aerospace professional currently serving as Chief Revenue Officer at Beta Technologies, where responsibilities include leading the global sales organization for the Alia electric aircraft since December 2021. Prior to this role, Patrick held various positions at Textron Aviation from May 2014 to December 2021, including VP of Sales, Director of Customer Account Management and Fleet Sales, and King Air Business Leader, overseeing significant responsibilities in sales strategies, customer management, and product development for Cessna and Beechcraft lines. Earlier experience at Beechcraft included roles as Product Marketing Manager, Aircraft Sales Engineer, Project Engineer, and Aerospace Engineer II, contributing to product improvements and engineering operations. Patrick earned a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from Wichita State University in 2008.