The AeroGroup Team

Luke, John and Anthony share a love of aviation. Seeing the benefit of working together, they teamed up to form AEROGROUP in 2023. They each bring a unique set of skills to bear in dealing with aircraft maintenance, management and piloting. Collectively they have over 67 years of aviation experience. If you’d like to know how AEROGROUP can meet your aircraft management needs, please reach out for a personal consultation.

Luke Robertson, USN Ret, MBA, CFII

President/CEO

Luke’s aviation journey began in 1999 after graduating from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and entering the U.S. Navy flight program. Over the next 20 years, he flew seven different Navy aircraft around the world, including the F-14 Tomcat, F/A-18 Hornet, F/A-18 Super Hornet, Boeing 737, and McDonnell Douglas DC-9.

After retiring in Virginia Beach in 2020, Luke expanded into civilian aviation, building experience as a contract pilot, flight instructor, and aircraft manager. He has been active in general aviation since 2013 and understands firsthand the complexities of owning and maintaining private aircraft. “There are a lot of moving parts in aircraft management—not just props and jet engines. Doing it alone is possible, but partnering with Anthony and Pete just made sense.”

Luke holds FAA type ratings in the Boeing 737 and DC-9, along with CFI, MEI, and tailwheel endorsements. He has logged over 5,600 mishap-free flight hours and continues to blend technical expertise with personalized service for aircraft owners and operators.

Pete Stavrides, USN Ret, CFII, DPE

COO

Pete’s aviation journey began in 1997 as an enlisted Naval Aircrewman flying aboard the P-3 Orion. After gaining operational experience in maritime patrol, he earned his commission and was selected for the U.S. Navy flight program, eventually transitioning to the F/A-18 Hornet. Over a distinguished career, Pete flew multiple deployments and carrier-based missions across the globe.

After retiring from active duty, Pete continued his aviation career as a First Officer with American Airlines. He holds over 5,000 flight hours and maintains both seaplane and rotorwing ratings. A Reno Air Race champion, Pete brings a rare blend of tactical precision, high-performance flying, and competitive discipline to every cockpit.

Beyond the airline world, Pete has remained closely involved in general aviation, training, and aircraft management. “Partnering with Luke and Anthony in AeroGroup is about sharing our experience and helping owners stay mission-ready without the hassle,” he says. Pete’s experience spans military, commercial, and civilian flying, all with a focus on safety, clarity, and performance.

John Holden, CFII

Advisory Board

John Holden has been a commercial pilot since 1996 and brings over 8,000 hours of diverse flight experience to the AeroGroup team. A native of Suffolk, Virginia, John earned a B.S. in Biology from Sewanee: The University of the South, where he also completed his private pilot training. He began his professional flying career in 1998 and has since flown 28 different aircraft types.

John holds FAA type ratings in the Falcon 50, Falcon 2000, and Sikorsky S-70, and his background spans flight instruction, corporate turboprops, Part 121 airline operations, global Part 135 charter, and Part 91 corporate jet flight departments. After time with the airlines, he transitioned into corporate aviation, where he specialized in midsize Falcon jets and high-level client service.

Today, John serves as AeroGroup’s representative and consultant in the Washington, D.C. metro area. A father of four and an active member of the lacrosse community, he brings a sharp operational eye, deep industry insight, and a passion for connecting aircraft owners with the right solutions.