Kelly Hoggan

Kelly Hoggan has nearly 30 years of experience with aviation security, operations, and technology. Kelly’s dynamic management career has been highlighted by advancement and consistent achievement driving continued service improvements while reducing costs in large-scale operating environments. Using that experience, Kelly founded his own company, H4Solutions in 2016.

CEO of H4Solutions
District of Columbia, US
[email protected]

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H4Solutions

In 2016, Kelly Hoggan founded H4Solutions, a firm devoted to providing advice to businesses in the aviation industry. Kelly has served as CEO and Principle since the beginning, and he prides himself on his ability to use his 30 years of experience in such a meaningful way.


Education 


Kelly Hoggan has a B.S. in Business Administration from Strayer University in Washington, D.C. 

In the Press


H4 Solutions CEO Kelly Hoggan Speaks to Texas Commercial Airports Association

Kelly Hoggan, Founder and CEO of the aviation security consulting firm H4 Solutions, recently delivered key observations at both sponsored sessions of the Texas Commercial Airports Association meeting held in Austin, Texas.


Kelly Hoggan: Principle of H4 Solutions on SurprisinglyFree

Kelly Hoggan brings over three decades of industry experience in aviation security, operations, and management to his role as Principle of H4 Solutions, the transportation consulting company he founded in 2016.

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Cyber Risks in Aviation Security

There are a number of risks that can endanger airline passengers and crew members, and one of the most prominent threats today relates to cyber attacks. From individuals onboard flights to those milling about airports, aviation security professionals are prioritizing cybersecurity efforts in order to keep everyone safe.

Why GPS and Geolocation Tracking is Necessary for Aviation Security

Up in the air, security is a top priority. While in flight, it’s imperative that all passengers and the pilot are safe. There are many ways to ensure safety on a plane, but some methods prove to be more effective than others.

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The Importance of Entrepreneurial Mentorship

Entrepreneurship is a journey which one should never walk alone. An aspiring entrepreneur should endeavor to identify and work with a seasoned mentor whose mentorship services would come in handy in nurturing the young entrepreneurial talent.

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Drones and Aviation Security

It comes as no surprise that the use of drones, or unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), has risen in popularity, with everyone from photographers to law enforcement finding new and innovative uses for the small aircraft. While there are many positive attributes to the use of drones, such as aerial surveillance, there are equally as many flaws and negative impacts.

How to Avoid Common Mistakes When Scaling Your Business

Learning how to scale a successful business effectively can be challenging. Avoiding common scaling mistakes will significantly increase the opportunity for success.

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Strategic Planning 101

Developing a strong strategic plan is a vital component to the success of a business. Strategic planning allows managers to take a step back and look at the company as a whole to determine where they are, where they want to go, and most importantly, how they will get there.

How to Revise Your Marketing Strategies

If you are looking to revise your digital marketing campaign, you may have realized that your previous strategies haven’t been as effective as you’d hoped they would be. There’s a lot of valuable data for moving forward when your marketing hasn’t been going great. 

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What to do When Your Employees are Dissatisfied

Business is booming and stock shares continue to increase. All’s well that ends well, right? Well, not for some employees. In fact, almost every business or company has their fair share of disgruntled employees. However, some of us may not know what causes our employees to be unhappy nor know how to make it better.

What to Look for in a Secondary Location for Your Business

Business expansion is typically a positive event. The desire to complete such action often means current locations are thriving and the demand for the goods or services the company provides is increasing. 

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Prominent Threats to Aviation Security

Keeping passengers and aviation crews safe is a top priority in the aviation security industry. In order to effectively improve and maintain security measures, a comprehensive understanding of the most prominent threats to aviation security is required. 

Airport Security Challenges and Future Solutions


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Part 1

An increase in airline passenger traffic brings many challenges with it, such as just how airports, aviation security companies, and government transportation security agencies will efficiently handle so many travelers.


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Part 2

To improve the speed and flow of passengers going through its airport security screening checkpoints, the U.S.’s Transportation Security Administration has recently taken several promising steps.

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