About
Our Story
Veteran Brothers Aeronautics was founded in 2026 by brothers Joshua and Justin Matlock, bringing together more than 55 years of aviation maintenance experience, military service, and a lifelong passion for aviation.
Growing up in Susanville, California, we developed an early fascination with airplanes and aviation. That passion led us down separate but parallel paths of military service. In 1994, Justin joined the Nevada Air National Guard, where he built a distinguished career maintaining and leading operations on aircraft including the RF-4C Phantom, C-130H Hercules, F-16 Fighting Falcon, and F-15C Eagle. In 1995, Joshua joined the California Army National Guard before continuing his aviation career in the United States Army.
Over the next three decades, we accumulated experience across military, government, civilian, instructional, and general aviation environments. While our careers took different paths, our shared passion for aviation remained constant.
For many years, Veteran Brothers Aeronautics existed only as a dream shared between two brothers. Through the encouragement of our families, the support of our father, and God’s guidance along the way, that dream eventually became a reality. Their belief in us gave us the confidence to take the leap and build a company founded on faith, family, service, and a passion for aviation.
That passion eventually led us to become pilots and aircraft owners ourselves. We purchased our first aircraft together, a Jabiru J400, and later added a Piper Cherokee Six to our family fleet.
As a faith-based, family-owned business, we believe that God comes first in everything we do. Our faith guides our decisions, our relationships, and our commitment to serving others with integrity and excellence.
Our mission is simple: provide aircraft owners with the kind of maintenance experience we would expect for our own airplanes—built on trust, technical excellence, and a commitment to doing the job right the first time.
About Joshua A. Matlock
Joshua A. Matlock is an FAA-certified Airframe and Powerplant mechanic with Inspection Authorization, bringing over 25 years of aviation maintenance experience across military, government, and civilian aviation sectors. His work has consistently centered on safety, precision,
and maintaining the highest standards of airworthiness in demanding operational environments.
Joshua began his aviation career in the United States Army, including service with the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne). He later advanced into senior non-commissioned
officer leadership roles supporting United States Army Priority Air Transport missions, where attention to detail and mission readiness were critical. During this time, he completed advanced
maintenance training on Gulfstream aircraft platforms—including the G-IV, G-V, and G-550—and earned Master Technician certification through FlightSafety International.
Following his military retirement, Joshua served as Site Lead and Flightline Lead supporting Air National Guard operations on the C-26A under a U.S. Air Force contract. He also contributed to life-saving missions in Part 135 air ambulance operations and helped train the next generation of
technicians as an aviation maintenance instructor.
Today, as the owner-operator of Veteran Brothers Aeronautics, Joshua brings decades of experience, leadership, and integrity to every aircraft he supports—committed to delivering reliable, mission-ready maintenance with the same level of discipline and accountability that defined his
military service.
About Justin Matlock
Justin Matlock is a retired United States Air National Guard Senior Master Sergeant with nearly 32 years of aviation maintenance and leadership experience across fighter, cargo, and reconnaissance aircraft operations. Throughout his career, he developed extensive expertise in aircraft maintenance, quality assurance, mission readiness, and leadership while supporting military operations both at home and abroad.
Justin began his aviation career in 1993 with the Nevada Air National Guard as a Crew Chief on the RF-4C Phantom. After two years, he transitioned to the C-130H Hercules, supporting worldwide deployments and mobility operations. In 2001, he transferred to the Fresno Air National Guard,
where he served as a Crew Chief on the F-16 Fighting Falcon before moving into heavy aircraft maintenance and the Phase Inspection section. He later held leadership positions overseeing Phase Inspection, heavy maintenance operations, and the F-15C Eagle Accessories Section,
responsible for hydraulics, fuels, egress, and electrical maintenance systems. In addition, he led the unit’s Crashed, Damaged, Disabled Aircraft Recovery (CDDAR) Team, responsible for planning and executing aircraft recovery operations in contingency and emergency situations.
Justin retired in March 2024 after a distinguished military career dedicated to aircraft safety, maintenance excellence, and developing the next generation of aviation professionals. As a husband, father of four, pilot, and aircraft owner, he understands firsthand the trust aircraft owners place in their maintenance providers and approaches every aircraft as if his own family would be flying in it.
Today, as co-owner of Veteran Brothers Aeronautics, Justin brings decades of experience, leadership, and integrity to every aircraft he supports. Guided by faith, family, and a commitment to excellence, he remains dedicated to providing dependable maintenance, honest communication,
and the highest standards of safety and professionalism for the aviation community.
