Patrick Burns

Patrick Burns serves as the Senior Vice President of Flight Operations at Wheels Up since February 2024. Prior to this role, Patrick held various leadership positions at Delta Air Lines, including Vice President of Flight Operations and System Chief Pilot, and Managing Director of both Flight Operations and Flying Operations. Patrick's extensive career at Delta, beginning in February 1999, encompassed responsibilities as Chief Technical Pilot with a focus on operational programs, strategy, and industry affairs involving fleet communication, navigation, surveillance programs, and instrument flight procedure development. Patrick earned a degree in Aeronautical Studies - Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.