EMF Aerospace
EMF Aerospace LLC helps organizations reach for the stars — from first-time founders to established aerospace primes. Mike Fincke brings a rare combination of engineering rigor, test pilot judgment, and real flight and command experience to the table, whether you’re building a company, evaluating one, or leading a team through a high-stakes program.
What I help with
- Strategy & program advisory — thinking through program direction, roadmaps, and major technical or business decisions before they get expensive to reverse.
- Flight test & flight safety — flight test program design, test pilot perspective, safety culture, and mission assurance.
- Technical due diligence — evaluating technology, teams, and programs for investors, boards, or acquirers before they commit capital.
- Leadership & team performance — applying lessons from crew dynamics and decision-making under pressure to help client teams perform when it matters most.
- Startup advisory — general guidance for founders navigating the early, ambiguous stages of building an aerospace or space company.
Who I work with
- Early-stage startups building new space, aerospace, or flight hardware and systems
- Established aerospace companies and primes looking for an outside advisory perspective
- Government and defense agencies needing aerospace or flight test expertise
- Investors and acquirers who want technical diligence before funding or buying into a company
How engagements work
Every organization’s needs are different, so engagements are structured case-by-case — from a defined, project-based technical review, to an ongoing monthly retainer, to a seat on a company’s advisory or formal board. Tell me what you’re working on and we’ll figure out the right shape together.
Ready to talk? Get in touch.