Justin A. Brown

▪ Conduct oversight of airmen, flight schools, air carriers, and repair stations to ensure compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and FAA policies.

▪ Perform certification, surveillance, investigation, and enforcement activities to promote the highest standards of aviation safety.

▪ Evaluate pilot competency, training programs, manuals, and procedures, ensuring alignment with regulatory and safety requirements.

▪ Provide technical guidance and interpretation of regulations to airmen, operators, and certificate holders.

▪ Participate in incident and accident investigations, including causal factor analysis and safety recommendations.

▪ Conduct inspections of aircraft, flight operations, records, and maintenance practices to determine airworthiness and operational compliance.

▪ Deliver outreach and education to aviation stakeholders, promoting voluntary compliance and continuous safety improvement.

▪ Document findings and recommend corrective actions to address deficiencies or noncompliance.

▪ Collaborate with industry and FAA colleagues to resolve complex safety and regulatory issues.

▪ Led the FAA approval process for a new Part 141 Instrument training program, ensuring meticulous adherence to all regulatory requirements and streamlining the approval timeline.

▪ Directed and managed multiengine flight and ground instruction for Wichita State University Tech students, fostering a collaborative training environment and ensuring consistent progress toward certification.

▪ Implemented and maintained a comprehensive student progress tracking and record-keeping system, utilizing data analysis to identify areas for curriculum improvement and enhance training effectiveness.

▪ Oversaw the standardization of flight training procedures across multiple aircraft platforms, ensuring consistent and safe operations.

▪ Revamped the multiengine ground school and training syllabus, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the training program.

▪ Assisted in ensuring compliance with the Flight Training Security Program (FTSP), maintaining adherence to all regulatory requirements.

▪ Standardized training procedures for all Part 141 instructors, ensuring consistent and high-quality instruction.

▪ Extensive experience working with foreign students, possessing in-depth knowledge of and practical experience with the foreign license conversion and approval processes.

• Led and supervised a team of 22 Air National Guard members as Flight Chief, ensuring mission readiness across diverse operational requirements.
• Managed unit training programs as Training Manager, overseeing the development, implementation, and documentation of training activities.
• Served as Training Senior Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge/Flight Lead, providing feedback and performance reports to 5 personnel, and conducting forecaster certification checks and annual re-certifications.
• Maintained and managed unit training records and certification status for 18 personnel, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Ensured standard operating procedures complied with Department of Defense (DOD) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, maintaining adherence to all applicable standards.
• Developed and delivered comprehensive weather training programs, certifying personnel in specialized analysis and interpretation.
• Produced and delivered weather forecasts and briefings to pilots and military leaders, supporting operational planning and execution.
• Published weather observations, providing critical data for operational decision-making.
• Provided route planning forecasts to pilots, enhancing flight safety and efficiency.
• Analyzed complex weather charts and patterns, producing accurate reports to support mission planning and execution.
• Studied and collected climatological data, providing valuable insights for long-term planning and analysis.

• Supervised and mentored 38 part-time flight instructors, fostering a positive and productive training environment.
• Spearheaded the restructuring and development of CFI, CFII, ME, and MEI training programs, resulting in increased student proficiency and certification rates.
• Served as a Part 141 Check Airman, conducting evaluations and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Led mentor and indoc groups for new instructors, facilitating their integration into the training program.
• Conducted Part 141 standardization for flight instructors, ensuring consistent application of training procedures.
• Optimized aircraft allocation and scheduling for 31 aircraft and 350+ students, improving aircraft utilization and reducing student wait times.
• Developed and executed individualized training plans for struggling students, significantly improving student pass rates.
• Conducted regular evaluations of instructor performance, providing constructive feedback and implementing training enhancements to improve instructional quality.
• Coordinated with maintenance personnel to manage a fleet of 30 aircraft, ensuring aircraft availability and airworthiness.

• Delivered standardized flight training instruction to Private, Instrument, and Commercial pilot candidates, maintaining a high rate of student success.
• Collaborated with the project management team in the establishment of a new ATP Flight School location, coordinating with contractors and maintenance personnel to ensure on-time and within-budget completion.