Gabe Patton
Clayton,NC
Summary
Proven aircraft operations and maintenance professional with over twenty years of outstanding service in the United States Air Force complimented with sales and educational experience. Known for engagement, mentorship and building relationships to introduce and advance the field of aviation.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Independent Contractor
PIC Aviation Training And Education
03.2024 - Current
- Developed and administered a hybrid unmanned aviation curriculum for Beaufort County Community College, course designed for law enforcement and first responders
- Consulted with North Carolina Department of Instruction, served as judge for North Carolina SKILLS USA state high school competition
CTE Teacher (Aviation/UAS Technologies)
Johnston County Public Schools
01.2021 - 02.2024
- Johnston County North Carolina beginning Teacher of the Year, 2021-2022
- Designed, planned and implemented state leading high school aviation program, culminating in 98% of students passing the FAA remote pilot license exam, exceeding the national pass rate of 92%.
- Trained 42 FAA certified remote pilots on flight planning, aerial data collecting and processing software resulting in 100% of students earning additional industry leading credentials.
- Small Unmanned Aircraft System subject matter expert. Contracted by North Carolina Department of Public Instruction to create Drone Fundamentals course that has been implemented statewide.
Sales, Mortgage Loan Officer
Old Dominion National Bank
04.2017 - 01.2021
- Created a pipeline of qualified clients by generating and managing and closing leads.
- Closed the first Veteran's Affairs (VA) loan in bank history
- Negotiated favorable terms on behalf of clients, ensuring their long-term financial success with their mortgage loans.
- Adhered closely to compliance guidelines during all stages of the loan origination process.
Process Technician
Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical Industries
02.2016 - 03.2017
- Improved manufacturing processes through various methods including Kaizen and 5S.
- Maintained Computer Vision Technology inspection suite and monitored inspection parameters.
- Determined operational and maintenance needs during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
Military Aviation
United States Air Force
12.1995 - 02.2016
- Led evaluation, training and growth of 95 F-15E crew chiefs responsible for maintaining 25 F-15E aircraft. Enforced adherence of safety regulations, technical data and environmental standards.
- Managed the scheduled, unscheduled maintenance and supply chain of a fleet of F-15E aircraft valued at $2.25B while meeting a demanding daily flying schedule.
- Planned, coordinated and executed a successful transfer of 36 deployed fighter aircraft, 45 tons of support equipment and 180 personnel through 5 countries in 11 days while maintaining 100% of combat Air Tasking Orders and alert operations.
- 1 of 2 selected to maintained the X-45 unmanned experimental aircraft through 64 flight test missions achieving multiple aviation firsts. Aircraft is now proudly displayed in the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum, Washington D.C.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Professional Aeronautics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL10.2009
Associate of Science - Aircraft Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL07.2007
Skills
- Generate leads
- Close leads
- Negotiate
- Engage
- Build relationships
- Communicate
- Collaborate
- Strategize
COMMUNITY
- FAA Liaison, Johnston County Aeromodelling Club
Certification
- FAA Airframe and Power-Plant Certificate, January 2016
- FAA Remote Pilot Certificate, sUAS, Part 107, February 2017(Current)
- NCDOT sUAS Operator's Permit, February 2017 (Current)
Timeline
Independent Contractor
PIC Aviation Training And Education
03.2024 - Current
CTE Teacher (Aviation/UAS Technologies)
Johnston County Public Schools
01.2021 - 02.2024
Sales, Mortgage Loan Officer
Old Dominion National Bank
04.2017 - 01.2021
Process Technician
Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical Industries
02.2016 - 03.2017
Military Aviation
United States Air Force
12.1995 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Science - Professional Aeronautics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Associate of Science - Aircraft Technology
Community College of The Air Force
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