Ray Habrock
Haslet
Summary
Results-driven Aviation Safety Inspector with expertise in regulatory compliance monitoring, risk management principles, and technical report writing. Committed to enhancing safety management systems and ensuring quality assurance across aviation operations.
Overview
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Certification
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18
years of professional experience
Work History
Aviation Safety Inspector, 145 PMI
Federal Aviation Administration, FAA, DFW IFO
Irving, TX
10.2018 - 12.2025
- Resumed duties after leaving the FAA Academy as an FAA 145 PMI in the DFW International Field Office.
- Office OJT Program Manager.
Course Manager
Federal Aviation Administration, FAA
FAA Academy, Oklahoma City, OK
11.2015 - 10.2018
- Course Manager for several courses to include, 21811, Aircraft Major Repairs and Alterations, 21058, Certification of Part 145 Repair Stations, and 21026, Suspected Unapproved Parts course.
- Coordinated instructor schedules and training resources for efficient program delivery.
- Implemented quality assurance processes to enhance course effectiveness and compliance.
- Taught for AMA 800, International Training Division, in various foreign countries.
Aviation Safety Inspector, 145 PMI
Federal Aviation Administration, FAA, DFW IFO
Irving, TX
09.2011 - 11.2015
- Performed initial certifications of foreign applicants seeking FAA part 145 certification outside the United states.
- Performed renewal inspections and renewal certifications for foreign FAA part 145 certificate holders.
- Performed oversight on FAA part 129 certificate holders.
- Evaluated foreign applicants work history, English language proficiency and perceived need for authorization to test for the FAA airframe and/or powerplant exams.
- Renewed foreign FAA Inspection Authorization holders.
- Participated in aviation safety meetings and seminars outside the U.S. Worked with foreign Civil Aviation Authorities to enhance surveillance of foreign air carriers and FAA certificated repair stations and improve their understanding of the FAA's mission of foreign FAA certificate holders.
- Issued Special Flight Permits and Special Flight Authorizations.
- Monitored and conducted surveillance on foreign FAA Designated Airworthiness Representatives.
Aviation Safety Inspector
Federal Aviation Administration, FAA, AMR CMO
Irving, TX
09.2009 - 09.2011
- Reviewed incident reports to assess risks and develop preventative measures effectively.
- Developed strong relationships with industry stakeholders to facilitate open communication regarding safety concerns and best practices.
- Monitored, planned or conducted inspection programs.
- Assigned as the 145 PMI for American Airlines and Texas Aero Engines. Conducted oversight at American Airlines maintenance facilities in Tulsa, OK, Dallas/Ft.Worth and Alliance Airport, Ft.Worth TX.
- Conducted surveillance and oversight of contract maintenance providers used by American Airlines.
- Conducted investigations for regulatory non compliance. Performed Enforcement Investigation Reports as necessary.
- Presented findings from inspections clearly and concisely in written reports submitted to both internal stakeholders and external clients as necessary.
- Improved overall compliance with regulations by providing detailed recommendations for corrective actions.
Aviation Safety Inspector
Federal Aviation Administration, FAA, Alaska Airlines CMO
SeaTac, WA
09.2007 - 09.2009
- Conducted safety inspections on aircraft and aviation operations to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
- Evaluated maintenance records and operational procedures to identify potential safety issues.
- Conducted enroute inspections.
- Evaluated air carriers, air agencies and air operators to make recommendations to principal inspector or supervisor.
- Reviewed technical documents such as aircraft manuals comprehensively, verifying accuracy and completeness according to regulatory requirements.
- Evaluated mechanics and repair facilities for compliance to the air carriers FAA approved maintenance program.
- Provided guidance to stakeholders regarding best practices in aviation safety management systems.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OKAssociate of Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, ALSkills
- Communication and coordination
- Safety management systems
- Technical report writing
- Quality assurance practices
- Data collection and analysis
- Maintenance procedures evaluation
- International regulations awareness
- Risk management principles
- Human factors analysis
- Aircraft systems
- Hazard identification techniques
- Airworthiness standards expertise
- Regulatory compliance monitoring
- Aeronautical decision making
- Accident investigation techniques
- Aviation safety training
- Emergency response planning
Certification
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate
- FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument and Multi-Engine ratings.
Timeline
Aviation Safety Inspector, 145 PMI
Federal Aviation Administration, FAA, DFW IFO
10.2018 - 12.2025
Course Manager
Federal Aviation Administration, FAA
11.2015 - 10.2018
Aviation Safety Inspector, 145 PMI
Federal Aviation Administration, FAA, DFW IFO
09.2011 - 11.2015
Aviation Safety Inspector
Federal Aviation Administration, FAA, AMR CMO
09.2009 - 09.2011
Aviation Safety Inspector
Federal Aviation Administration, FAA, Alaska Airlines CMO
09.2007 - 09.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
University of Oklahoma
Associate of Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force