Gabriel Breakstone
Gabriel (Gabe) Breakstone is a Commercial Pilot and Certified Flight Instructor (CFI/CFII) with a strong foundation in both aviation and public service. Currently based on the East Coast and flying as a First Officer for a nationally recognized Part 135 Operator, Gabe brings a unique combination of operational experience, instructional leadership, and regulatory insight to the table. His background also includes extensive work in hospitality, emergency response, and nonprofit leadership.
He is the co-founder of a national nonprofit that assists pilots navigating the FAA’s complex aeromedical certification process. Gabriel also served as a Flight Operations Intern with a Major US Airline in Washington, D.C., where he worked directly with chief pilots, regulatory teams, and frontline flight crews. His early experience in Search and Rescue and emergency medical services sharpened his focus on detail, safety, and human performance in high-stakes environments.
Gabriel holds degrees in Hospitality Management and Business Administration from Northern Arizona University. He is deeply committed to PMHC’s mission to create a safer, more transparent, and more supportive mental health framework for pilots. With a deep respect for both the responsibility and privilege of flight, Gabriel brings operational knowledge, personal passion, and strategic insight to PMHC’s advocacy and reform efforts.