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Why Flight Schools Choose Luminary Augmenters
We've Actually Done What You're Trying to Do
We're not just fractional COOs—we're operators who've completed Part 141 certification. Brandon Martini founded NextGen Flight Academy and personally completed Part 141 FAA certification twice—not as a consultant reading Advisory Circulars, but as the operator navigating every regulatory requirement, documentation challenge, and operational adjustment needed to earn FAA approval. Now we're systematizing that experience to help other schools achieve the same.
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If you're ready to unlock VA funding, train veterans, and scale your flight school with Part 141 certification, we can help you get there with realistic timelines and honest expectations.
Flight School Operators Ready for Part 141
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You're an independent flight school owner (3-30 aircraft) who:
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Knows Part 141 certification would unlock VA-funded veteran students
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Wants to access premium pricing and university partnerships
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Needs help navigating the FAA certification process
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Values realistic guidance over empty promises
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Wants operators who've done this, not consultants reading manuals
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You're also a business CEO (under $2M revenue) who:
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Faces operational complexity that's outpacing your bandwidth
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Needs senior executive leadership without the full-time cost
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Values implementation over recommendations
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Wants proven systems, not theoretical frameworks
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Seeks accountability and real results
Who We Serve
Our Approach: Fractional COO Model
We Don't Just Advise. We Execute.
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What Makes Us Different:
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Operators, Not Consultants We've built and scaled businesses ourselves. We know the difference between advice that sounds good and systems that actually work.
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Fractional Engagement, Full Accountability You get senior executive leadership embedded in your business without the full-time executive salary. We own outcomes alongside you.
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Proven Systems That Work Our playbooks, templates, and workflows aren't theory. They're the exact systems we've used to build and scale multiple businesses.
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Implementation Focused We build it, implement it, train your team on it, and make sure it works in your business. No binders gathering dust.
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Fast Results Through Pattern Recognition We've solved your problems before. We bring proven solutions that deliver results in weeks, not months.
Meet Your Fractional COO Team
Carson Vasquez & Brandon Martini
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Scaling in 2025 demands more than strategy—it demands execution from leaders who've been in the trenches. We're Brandon Martini (NBAA 40 Under 40, Inc 5000 #113, Co-CEO of Stratus Financial) and Carson Vasquez (Chief of Staff at Stratus Financial, certificated pilot). We've built and scaled multiple companies past $10M, including NextGen Flight Academy—where Brandon completed Part 141 FAA certification twice.
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We're not consultants pointing at problems. We're operators who've lived them, solved them, and systematized the solutions.
How We Work
Your Fractional COO Engagement
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Phase 1: Assessment (Week 1-2) Deep dive into your operations. Identify gaps, opportunities, and priorities. Deliver clear roadmap.
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Phase 2: Strategy & Planning (Week 3-4) Build implementation blueprint. Map resources. Set milestones. Get your team aligned.
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Phase 3: Build & Implement (Month 2-6) We execute alongside you. Build systems, train teams, manage transitions. Weekly check-ins keep momentum.
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Phase 4: Optimize & Scale (Month 6+) Refine what's working. Address what's not. Position for sustainable growth.
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Throughout: You get bi-weekly strategy calls, direct access via Slack/email, and complete accountability for results.
Specialized Focus: Part 141 Flight School Certification
From Part 61 to Part 141 with Operators Who've Done It
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Brandon completed Part 141 FAA certification twice at NextGen Flight Academy. We've systematized that experience into our fractional COO model—helping flight schools get certified with realistic timelines and honest expectations.
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What We Deliver:
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Complete regulatory navigation and FAA liaison
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Operations manual and curriculum development
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Systems implementation for compliance
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Team training and preparation
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Realistic timeline: 8-14 months (FSDO-dependent)
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Post-certification support
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Note: FSDO response times vary significantly by region and are outside anyone's control. We focus on preparing your school to be certification-ready, but final approval timelines depend on your regional FAA office workload.
Services for All Business Leaders
Fractional COO Services
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1. AI Strategy & Integration Practical AI implementation that adds real value to your operations without the hype.
2. Change Management Lead your team through transformation with clear communication and efficient execution.
3. Workforce Development Build training systems that develop your people and scale with your business.
4. Strategic Planning & Execution Turn vision into actionable plans with accountability at every step.
5. Business Process Optimization Identify bottlenecks, eliminate waste, build systems that actually work.
6. Talent Strategy & Leadership Development Attract, develop, and retain the right people in the right roles.
