Brian Patterson

Performs inspections and repairs of aircraft and components in accordance with maintenance procedures, airworthiness directives, service bulletins, service letters, and applicable Federal Aviation Regulations; Upon installation or removal of any component or assembly, verifies by physical inspection or markings on the part that the part number and serial number match the associated documentation; Ensures all aircraft maintenance documentation is executed in compliance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, company policies and procedures, and applicable maintenance manuals to include specific chapters; Actively participates in the continuous improvement phase (level 4) of the company’s Safety Management System (SMS) and is familiar with the SMS policies, processes, and procedures; Maintains work area in a clean and professional manner; Responsible for correcting compliance or safety issues when directed by the Director of Operations, Director of Maintenance, Chief Pilot, Regional Maintenance Director, Director of Safety, or Lead Mechanic; Responsible for advising the Pilot in Command (PIC) of any maintenance issues that would take an aircraft out of service; Responsible for validating or confirming the data in the Status Report concerning the aircraft he or she is working on including requesting aviation parts and supplies in order to maintain an adequate and orderly inventory of all stock items to ensure prompt repairs for operational readiness. Maintains parts inventory, medical oxygen, aircraft fueling equipment, ground support equipment, hazmat, and performs Field Safety Representative duties.

The primary duty of the Chief Inspector is the direct supervision of Quality Assurance personnel and to ensure all processes and procedures as described in the firm’s FAA accepted Repair Station/Quality Control Manual, FAA approved Training Program Manual and Operations Manual are fully complied with. Related documentation to support these activities are to be completed to meet applicable FAA requirements. Responsible for ensuring proper compliance with Airworthiness Directives (AD), Service Bulletins (SB), Advisory Circulars, Supplemental Type Certificates (STC), or Parts Manufacturing Approvals, as applicable, and that documentation is completed and distributed in accordance with applicable governmental aviation regulatory requirements. Official representative to regulatory agencies regarding maintenance, inspection practices and procedures to ensure continuous airworthiness of all aircraft in conformity with aircraft maintenance manuals, customer maintenance specifications and current FAR(s), as well as supervising and directing personnel assigned to Quality Assurance including personnel delegated to perform inspection functions. Makes recommendations to the General Manager regarding the company’s capabilities to properly perform maintenance services within regulatory and contractual guidelines. Assist General Manager with the budgeting process for the Maintenance Department and maintain in a current status, technical information necessary to perform maintenance, preventative maintenance and alterations. Accountable for creating, reviewing, editing and revision, as necessary, company manual systems and procedures to ensure compliance with FAA requirements, in coordination with the General Manager. Ensure facility is in compliance with all requirements regarding the Repair Station and all contract agencies maintaining satisfactory standards of work and complying with the requirements of company system manuals and FAR detailed in the regulatory and contractual guidelines. Periodically monitor calibration records for precision tools/test equipment ensuring that calibration is traceable to N.I.S.T. Perform facility audits to ensure proper techniques are being applied during production, safety issues are addressed, proper housekeeping is in effect, and ensures facility maintains compliance with its accepted Repair Station/Quality Control Manual, FAA approved Training Program Manual, Operations Manual. Complete and forward Malfunction Defect Reports of all serious defects found during maintenance and inspection of aircraft which are applicable to this requirement within 72 hours of discovery in accordance with FAR 145.63 or other governmental regulations. Ensures all required inspections have been accomplished in accordance with the applicable Operator's Approved Maintenance Program and regulatory requirements. Periodically monitor stockroom for segregation of serviceable items from repairable or rejected items ensuring proper tags/identification are so placed on these items. Ensures proper documentation of all work performed by the Repair Station is complete and filed as required. Ensures inspection training programs are effective and that proper records of training are being maintained per regulatory requirements. Establish and manage the requirement of aircraft weight and balance activities. Accountable for maintaining a list of each qualified inspector in accordance with Part 145 Repair Station requirements. Coordinates inspection functions with department supervisors to ensure all operations are compliant with KA and all regulatory requirements. Assist with the creation of a Safety Management System (SMS). Performs other duties as assigned by the General Manager (Accountable Manager).

2022Functions in parallel with the approved FAA quality control inspection system to provide a higher level of customer satisfaction. Tracks all maintenance tasks involving removal, replacement, opening, closing, or securing assessing quality workmanship, proper documentation, and task completion. Provides input regarding best practices for the continuing education process of incoming personnel. Provides notice of maintenance problem trends, and related issues. Conducts routine safety audits, continually inspects facilities, work areas, tools, and equipment for adherence to established safety standards. Conducts inspections of aircraft parts and equipment. compliance with FAA standards

Top company enlisted leader and senior enlisted advisor to the Commander. Responsible for managing the accountability of all company personnel and associated employment, administrative, training and logistical facets to include worldwide deployment, quarterly training briefs, performance evaluations, the security of people/ equipment/ materials, and the morale and welfare of 318 aviation technicians and pilots.

Managed and supervised 23 Technical Inspectors for 60 aircraft at multiple locations around the world. Senior aircraft weight and balance authority managing aircraft historical records, inspecting and supervising the completion of periodic inspections, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, depot level repairs and component repairs. Conducted shop safety inspections,
managed unit oil analysis program, and made corrections to aircraft maintenance manuals. Provided the unit leaders with balanced and objective evaluations regarding the airworthiness of 60 A/MH-6M and MH-60M helicopters. Managed equipment and tools valued at $3M+.

Top maintenance platoon supervisor charged with the professional development, welfare, training and deployment readiness of 17 soldiers. Directed field and sustainment (limited depot) level maintenance on 30 specially equipped A/MH-6M helicopters to support a 5,722 flying hour program. Oversaw the completion of 300-hour phase maintenance inspections, scheduled and
unscheduled maintenance, and extensive repairs related to battle damaged aircraft. Directly responsible for special equipment and Special Operations specific repair parts valued at $3M+.

Oversaw and policed safe and efficient maintenance performed by a force of 260+ soldiers and 59 DoD civilians. Performed technical inspections for field sustainment and limited depot level maintenance on 35 highly modified Special Operations MH-60M/L Black Hawk Helicopters’. Ensured that accurate weight and balance records were maintained, monitored Time Before Overhaul reports, and conducted training to ensure maintenance was performed to the highest standard. Monitored 140
aircraft components listed on the Army Oil Analysis Program.

Responsible for the quality assurance for 60 UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters. Supervised and managed 16 soldiers in the scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of an Air Cavalry Brigade’s Blackhawks. Managed aircraft historical record accuracy, performed shop inspections, and oversaw periodic inspections and depot level repairs on aircraft and components. Monitored 1000 test, measurement and diagnostic equipment items. Managed the company aviation ground support equipment program and served as the weight and balance subject matter expert

Managed and maintained administrative oversight of a UH-60 maintenance squad responsible for performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on 30 aircraft. Responsible for the training, morale, and welfare of 12 technicians and $105K+ of installation and organizational equipment.