Hempen
Aviation Associates, LLC
Premier Aviation Consulting Services
Led by Pat Hempen, former Director of the FAA’s national Accident Investigation “Go-Team,” Josh White, global aviation attorney, and Gary Rich, veteran security professional, delivering unparalleled expertise in aviation safety, legal compliance, security, and operational excellence.
100+
Years Combined Aviation & Security Expertise
90+
Countries Visited
10+
Aircraft Types
Unmatched Aviation Industry Expertise
Comprehensive Aviation Consulting Services
Leverage decades of FAA experience and industry expertise to enhance your aviation operations, ensure compliance, and mitigate risks.
Accident Investigation
Expert accident investigation services leveraging proven FAA methodologies and extensive field experience to determine causation and prevent recurrence.
Safety Management Systems
Comprehensive SMS development and implementation to proactively identify hazards, assess risks, and establish effective safety controls.
Regulatory Compliance
Navigate complex aviation regulations with confidence through expert compliance auditing, gap analysis, and corrective action planning.
Maintenance Programs
Optimize maintenance operations through program development, audit services, and continuous improvement strategies for enhanced safety and efficiency.
Training & Education
Comprehensive training programs designed to enhance aviation safety knowledge and regulatory compliance across all organizational levels.
Operational Excellence
Strategic consulting to optimize aviation operations, improve efficiency, and implement industry best practices for sustained competitive advantage.
Aviation Advisory Services
Expert counsel for complex aviation transactions, international fleet management, and cross-border aircraft acquisitions with global regulatory compliance.
Aviation Security & Risk Management
Comprehensive security assessments, risk mitigation strategies, and corporate investigation services with international expertise and federal agency coordination.
Our Expert Team
Meet the aviation professionals bringing decades of combined experience to serve your consulting needs.
Meet Our Founder
Pat Hempen
Former Director of FAA’s National Accident Investigation “Go-Team”
Pat Hempen retired on June 29, 2024, as Director of AVP-100, the FAA’s national Accident Investigation “Go-Team.” In this role, he led efforts to improve air travel safety through investigation, analysis, and information sharing within the FAA’s Office of Accident Investigation and Prevention.
Josh White
Global Aviation Attorney
Senior Counsel at Airbus, Head of Legal Aramco Aviation
Global aviation attorney with deep experience structuring complex, cross-border aircraft and fleet transactions. Senior Counsel at Airbus in Toulouse, leading multi-billion-dollar negotiations with top engine manufacturers.
Gary Rich
Security Professional & Attorney
Former U.S. Diplomat, Corporate Security Officer
Veteran security professional, attorney and former US Diplomat with decades of experience in building and leading diverse teams in a national or international setting, providing corporate security support, conducting investigations, liaising with both US and foreign government agencies, and bringing complex litigation.
Combined Expertise
Unmatched combination of regulatory authority, legal precision, security expertise, and operational excellence
Media & Recognition
Our experts regularly provide commentary and insights on aviation safety, investigations, and industry developments to major media outlets.
Patrick Hempen speaking on the causes of the fatal mid-air collision in Washington D.C.
Patrick Hempen talking about the crash of a medical jet in Philadelphia and cockpit voice recorder analysis
Pat Hempen discussing the history of the C-123 Thunderpig aircraft
National TV news clip in Saudi Arabia from Al Arabiya News Network featuring Josh White discussing the groundbreaking agreement established in London at Farnborough Airshow 2022 between the National Aviation Academy of Saudi Arabia (TAYARAN), BAE Systems SDT, and IFTC in Turkey for flight simulator training academy in Riyadh