Regional Head of Sales
BETA Technologies

Patrick Buckles is the Regional Head of Sales at BETA Technologies. In this role, Mr. Buckles is responsible for driving customer engagement and adoption of BETA’s electric aircraft across passenger, cargo, medical, and regional mobility markets, working with partners from initial interest through long-term operational planning. Prior to joining BETA in 2021, Mr. Buckles spent nearly a decade at Textron Aviation in leadership roles including Vice President of Sales, where he oversaw commercial strategy and helped bring multiple aircraft to market, managing more than $8 billion in sales throughout his tenure. Mr. Buckles began his career in engineering and sales with Hawker Beechcraft, and holds a degree in Aerospace Engineering from Wichita State University. He brings deep industry experience in aviation sales, strategy, and customer-focused innovation to his work at BETA.