Mark Bathrick
President @Bathrick Aviation Consulting
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WORK HISTORY
President @Bathrick Aviation Consulting
Annapolis, MD, US
Bathrick Aviation Consulting, a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) specializes in leading government and commercial clients to \"Achieve Higher Performance” by leveraging over 40-years of diverse aviation program development, management, and operations experience to achieve your goals and objectives- Advise government agencies, utilities, and commercial clients on aviation and drone program modernization, leveraging 40+ years of operational leadership- Develop procurement frameworks, vendor matrices, and sourcing strategies that reduced acquisition timelines by 30% and improved cost transparency- Direct executive‑ready deliverables, including ConOps frameworks, risk analyses, and visual one‑pagers, enabling decision‑makers to adopt drone‑enabled wildfire suppression and utility inspection solutions- Guide start‑ups and established firms in navigating FAA regulations, BVLOS waivers, and federal procurement pathways, accelerating market entry and contract wins.
EDUCATION
Boise State University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Executive MBA
United States Naval Academy
BS, Aerospace Engineering
Navy Fighter Weapons School - TOPGUN
Graduate, Advanced Fighter Tactics
ETPS
Experimental Test Pilot, Aerodynamics, Flight Test, Human Factors, Stability & Control, Performance
SKILLS
ABOUT MARK BATHRICK
I’ve spent my career at the intersection of aviation, technology, and public safety, leading some of the most ambitious modernization efforts in government and industry. From my time as a Navy fighter pilot and test pilot to serving as a Senior Executive at the Department of the Interior, I’ve overseen aviation programs spanning annual flight hours, employees, and over aircraft. Along the way, I architected the award‑winning “Drones for Good” program, drove a 58% reduction in fatal accidents, and helped usher in the most significant modernization of wildland firefighting aircraft in decades.What sets me apart is my ability to bridge strategy and execution—translating complex missions into actionable frameworks that deliver measurable results. I’ve built procurement playbooks, vendor matrices, and sourcing strategies that saved millions, while also pioneering the integration of drones for aerial ignition, precision mapping, and fuels management. Whether briefing the White House, negotiating with the FAA, or guiding start‑ups into federal markets, I thrive on connecting stakeholders, aligning incentives, and turning innovation into operational impact.At my core, I’m a mission‑driven operator and strategist who believes modernization only succeeds when it’s transparent, evidence‑based, and collaborative. I bring the same rigor to personal branding and thought leadership as I do to aviation programs—ensuring every detail communicates credibility and purpose. Today, I’m focused on advancing wildfire suppression, public safety technology, and GovTech platforms that can scale across federal, state, and local levels. If you’re looking for someone who can navigate complexity, build trust across sectors, and deliver results that matter, let’s connect.
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