Michael Hoyt is a captain with Chubb flight operations and co-founder of Ascent Performance, an aviation safety and human factors practice. With over 7,000 flight hours and 17-years of global corporate aviation experience, Michael focuses on strengthening safety culture, Crew Resource Management, and decision-making in high-trust, high-pressure environments. He holds a master’s degree in aviation human factors from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where his research examined group dynamics, communication, and threat and error management in business aviation. Michael specializes in translating human factors principles into practical, operational tools that help small flight departments and close-knit crews improve teamwork, trust, and performance.