Ironfleet adds Gulfstream veteran Mike Brown to its expert network

Ironfleet said June 11 it has brought aviation veteran Mike Brown on as a founding member of the Ironfleet Network. The Seattle-based AI platform is using the move to expand its knowledge base for maintenance technicians as the industry faces a growing experience gap. Why it matters: - Ironfleet is trying to preserve aerospace maintenance knowledge before experienced technicians and industry veterans retire. - The platform aims to help technicians troubleshoot faster, cut aircraft downtime and improve workforce training. - Brown’s addition adds business aviation experience from Gulfstream Aerospace to that effort. What happened: - Ironfleet announced June 11, 2026, that Mike Brown has joined as a founding member of the Ironfleet Network. - Brown is an aviation industry veteran with decades of business aviation experience. - Brown previously held leadership roles at Gulfstream Aerospace. - Ironfleet is based in Seattle. The details: - The Ironfleet Network is designed to collect expert knowledge and real-world troubleshooting insight for aviation maintenance professionals. - Ironfleet says the platform combines expert contributions with artificial intelligence to make technical guidance available when needed. - The company says the system is built for technicians, operators, maintenance organizations and OEMs. - Ironfleet says the platform can help capture critical maintenance knowledge, accelerate troubleshooting and support training. - Brown said preserving technical knowledge is increasingly important as the industry evolves. - Brown said he is excited to contribute his experience and support the next generation of aviation professionals. - Ironfleet said it is expanding its expert network across business aviation, commercial aviation, military aviation, MRO organizations and aerospace manufacturing. - Kevin DeCoster is chief executive officer of Ironfleet. - The company said DeCoster is leading commercial efforts and strategic partnerships across the aviation ecosystem. Between the lines: - The move signals Ironfleet is still in the build-out phase and is using recognizable industry veterans to strengthen credibility. - The company is positioning its AI tools as a way to turn institutional knowledge into a searchable operational resource rather than a static archive. - The broader pitch addresses a common aviation problem: fewer experienced technicians are available to train and support the next generation. What’s next: - Ironfleet said it will keep expanding its expert network with additional leaders from across aviation and aerospace. - The company is continuing to pursue strategic partnerships while broadening access to its AI-powered maintenance tools. - More information is available on Ironfleet’s website .