Pre Purchase Evaluation
At AeroMonkeys, our mission is to deliver exceptional aircraft inspections. We are dedicated to ensuring the reliability of your future aircraft with our Comprehensive Pre Purchase Evaluation Reports and mobile aircraft service.
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Pre Buys
At AeroMonkeys, our mission is to provide comprehensive Pre Purchase Evaluations to our clients. We strive to exceed expectations and deliver top-quality Pre Buy reports every time through our mobile aircraft service.
About Us
Michael C. Burns IV
Aviation Professional | A&P Mechanic | Inspection Authorization | Private Pilot | Aircraft Consultant | Artist & Entrepreneur
Michael C Burns IV is an aviation professional and FAA-certificated Airframe and Powerplant mechanic with Inspection Authorization (A&P-IA), and pilot, entrepreneur, and creative professional. His experience spans various sectors including general aviation, business aviation, commercial aircraft maintenance, military and tactical aircraft, aircraft restoration, and cutting-edge electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) technology.
His work has taken him across the United States and internationally, providing crucial support for aircraft owners, maintenance organizations, flight operations, aircraft acquisitions, and specialized aviation projects. Michael combines a broad mechanical background with hands-on maintenance and inspection experience, enhanced by troubleshooting, project coordination, customer consultation, and an understanding of aircraft operations from both mechanics’ and pilots’ perspectives.
Aviation: Current Work and Technical Experience
Through AeroMonkeys LLC, Michael offers mobile aircraft service including contract aircraft maintenance, inspection, assembly, and consulting since 2010. His work encompasses both piston and turbine aircraft, assisting owners and buyers with services like pre-purchase evaluations, maintenance planning, borescope inspections, and coordination of aircraft acquisitions and relocations.
Michael coordinates with aircraft owners and buyers throughout the United States, addressing maintenance needs, budgets, personnel logistics, and the practicalities of purchasing, moving, and maintaining aircraft. His experience includes collaboration with maintenance facilities, ensuring customers navigate the technical and logistical aspects of aircraft ownership seamlessly.
In the innovative eVTOL field, Michael has contributed to the development of electric aircraft through assembly and support, including test fixtures, operational testing, and electrical systems work. This has allowed him to extend his traditional aviation expertise into the realm of future aircraft technologies.
Michael’s maintenance experience is extensive, covering piston and turbine engines, airframe systems, flight controls, hydraulics, electrical systems, avionics support, and troubleshooting. He thrives on detailed hands-on tasks, whether working with sheet metal, fabric, composites, or rigging.
Business and Commercial Aviation
Michael's career also includes experience in business aviation maintenance at Delta Private Jets, providing support in both hangar and flightline environments. His responsibilities included aircraft inspection, servicing, troubleshooting, and maintenance documentation, alongside engine and APU replacements, flight-control work, and aircraft modifications.
He has worked extensively with a variety of aircraft models, such as Cessna Citation series, Learjet, Bombardier Challenger, and Gulfstream models, contributing to both specialized service and detailed inspections.
In commercial aviation, Michael worked with PSA Airlines on CRJ-700 and CRJ-900 aircraft, focusing on aircraft systems like electrical and hydraulic systems, engine servicing, and flightline maintenance. His experience also extends to the establishment of a new maintenance hangar at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.
At FEAM, Michael supported Boeing 747 and 767 aircraft while also gaining operational and maintenance-coordination experience at STS Aviation Group, further enriching his practical knowledge.
Military and Tactical Aircraft
A U.S. Air Force veteran, Michael served as an Aerospace Propulsion Specialist from 1992 to 1994 at Moody Air Force Base in Georgia, specializing in jet-engine maintenance, inspection, and repair. Afterward, he worked at Draken International, managing tactical fighter aircraft and leading L-159 crew visits, where he performed various aircraft maintenance tasks and supported military training operations.
General Aviation, Aircraft Restoration, and Piloting
Michael’s grounding in general aviation includes years spent maintaining privately owned and flight school aircraft at Hogan Flying Service. During this time, he performed inspections, servicing, and even engine replacement while earning his pilot certificate in 2012. His general aviation experience includes diverse aircraft such as Beechcraft, Cessna, and Piper, as well as conducting annual inspections and owner-support tasks.
Between 2012 and 2015, Michael built, restored, and prepared several experimental aircraft for resale, showcasing his skills in airframe construction and flight-test preparation. He obtained his Airframe and Powerplant certificate in 2015, along with his FAA Inspection Authorization in 2018, reflecting his ongoing dedication to aviation.
Art, Design, Entrepreneurship, and Community Projects
In addition to aviation, Michael has built a solid career in art, graphic design, and creative project management. From the mid 1990s to 2015, he developed projects in the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region, creating murals and public art installations while engaging with local communities.
His involvement in public art often intertwined with live performances, helping to attract attention to his projects. Notably, he produced a 1999 mural installation that contributed significantly to the history and appreciation of public art in Cincinnati.
Community involvement remains integral to Michael's creative endeavors. He co-founded A Thousand Signs, a nonprofit to support deaf and apraxic children, and worked on fundraising initiatives with various organizations between 2012 and 2016.
Two Professional Paths Developing Together
Michael’s journey in art and aviation reflects a dual commitment to both fields. Between 2010 and 2015, he balanced creative projects with expanding his aviation knowledge and certifications. This dual trajectory has shaped his work philosophy—integrating creativity with technical rigor in problem-solving and project management.
Professional Outlook
Michael C Burns IV’s career illustrates a unique blend of aviation maintenance, aircraft operation, and creative entrepreneurship. From military jet propulsion and tactical aircraft maintenance to consulting on aircraft acquisitions and expanding eVTOL development, he brings a wealth of experience and a commitment to safety, accountability, and the craft of maintaining and developing aircraft.