About Quest Aeronautics
Quest Aeronautics is an independent aviation consulting and aircraft owner advisory firm supporting aircraft owners with complex ownership, operational, and maintenance decisions.
We work with aircraft owners who value clarity, evidence, and professional judgement — and who want to take control of their aircraft ownership journey rather than relying on anecdotes or vendor-driven advice.
Our Approach
Aircraft ownership involves technical, financial, and safety-critical decisions with long-term consequences. Our role is not to sell products or services, but to help aircraft owners evaluate options clearly, understand trade-offs, and act with confidence.
Quest Aeronautics operates independently. We do not represent manufacturers, maintenance organisations, or vendors. Our advice is grounded in engineering principles, operational experience, and real-world ownership data.
Our Mission and Vision
Mission
Our mission is to simplify aircraft ownership and operation for aircraft owners who want to take control of their ownership journey — so they can make confident decisions and avoid expensive mistakes.
Vision
We envision a general aviation environment in which aircraft owners are genuinely empowered: they understand the realities of ownership, make evidence-based decisions, and engage with all stakeholders as informed equals.
Our Team
Quest Aeronautics is a focused, expert-led organisation. We deliberately operate with a small core team, supported by a trusted network of specialist partners as required. As Quest Aeronautics grows, we selectively collaborate with experienced aviation professionals who share our commitment to independence, evidence-based thinking, and owner-centric advisory.
Sebastian Neudorfer
General Manager | Aeronautical Engineer
Sebastian leads Quest Aeronautics and works directly with aircraft owners on ownership, operational, and maintenance decisions. His background spans aviation engineering, flight operations, and flight testing, including education at the National Test Pilot School.
His work focuses on helping pilot-owners replace uncertainty and anecdote with structured thinking, evidence-based analysis, and professional judgement.
Melina Hozic
Marketing Manager | Communication
Melina leads marketing and communication at Quest Aeronautics. She is responsible for digital marketing, content, and campaign coordination, ensuring that Quest Aeronautics’ educational and advisory work is communicated clearly, accurately, and professionally.
Her background in online marketing, performance analysis, and content strategy supports a structured, evidence-based approach to outreach — aligned with Quest Aeronautics’ commitment to independence, clarity, and responsible aviation advisory.
Affiliations and Professional Memberships
Quest Aeronautics maintains professional memberships and affiliations with recognised aviation organisations. These associations support continuous learning, professional exchange, and alignment with best practices in general aviation.
Core Values
Independence & Integrity
We provide advice that serves the aircraft owner’s interests — not vendors or third parties.
Technical Rigor
Our work is grounded in engineering principles, operational experience, and evidence.
Clarity over Complexity
We focus on making complex decisions understandable and manageable.
Professional Responsibility
We take ownership decisions seriously, recognising their safety, financial, and operational consequences.
A Special Report for Aircraft Owners
Our Special Report examines the most common decision traps and recurring risk patterns we see in aircraft ownership and operation — drawn from real-world advisory work, not marketing narratives.
It’s designed for owners who want a clearer mental model before making commitments, engaging vendors, or accepting technical recommendations at face value.
If you’d like to learn more about Quest Aeronautics, our approach, or whether our advisory work is relevant to your situation, you’re welcome to get in touch.