I have officially opened the doors to the newest laboratory assigned to the Human Systems Department (Code AIR 4.6.5). Welcome to the Advanced Designs for Aviation Maintenance (ADAM) laboratory. This lab represents the maintainer in every aspect of their work. The aircraft carrier flight deck has been called one of the most dangerous places to work in the U S Navy. Over the years, we've made tremendous advances in making the environment a safer place, but in the end there will always be… Show more I have officially opened the doors to the newest laboratory assigned to the Human Systems Department (Code AIR 4.6.5). Welcome to the Advanced Designs for Aviation Maintenance (ADAM) laboratory. This lab represents the maintainer in every aspect of their work. The aircraft carrier flight deck has been called one of the most dangerous places to work in the U S Navy. Over the years, we've made tremendous advances in making the environment a safer place, but in the end there will always be dangers lurking. The new and even experienced personnel working on "The roof" must always have their head on-a-swivel. This laboratory will endeavor to find the interface tools and processes that will help our maintenance personnel avoid the few deadly encounters that remain onboard a CVN on a moonless, windy, cold night while those personnel attempt the recovery of an 80,000 pound jet on an icy flight deck. I was there, almost four decades ago and found ways to overcome the environment with items of clothing and safety equipment I purchased for myself. Today, we have processes in place that allow aviators’ access to "State-of-the-art-survival-items". The SOASI program is supported by PMA-202 for aircrew items. Many of those items represent perfect solutions for the maintainer on and off the flight deck. This lab will pursue a similar method of provisioning a line of approved items for use as well as adopting items from the PMA-202 list to be used during the conduct of aircraft weapon systems maintenance activity. In the end, we'll improve the life of the maintainer by recommending better tools and refining processes that will ultimately reduce safety related hazards that can ultimately lead to mishaps. Contact me: william.reason at navy.mil Show less

I began my last tour of active duty in the US Navy at Patuxent River, assigned to the Systems Engineering Test Directorate. After two and half years there I applied to retire from active duty in August 1996. I then joined ARINC and performed in the capacity of a Senior Engineering Technician. In March of 1997 I joined the Civil Service in the Department of the Navy as an Engineering Technician. I've worked on Numerous programs and projects and authored several NAVAIR flight test plans, the… Show more I began my last tour of active duty in the US Navy at Patuxent River, assigned to the Systems Engineering Test Directorate. After two and half years there I applied to retire from active duty in August 1996. I then joined ARINC and performed in the capacity of a Senior Engineering Technician. In March of 1997 I joined the Civil Service in the Department of the Navy as an Engineering Technician. I've worked on Numerous programs and projects and authored several NAVAIR flight test plans, the most rewarding being the the return to flight test plan for the V-22 Osprey for the Human Systems Department. I hold two US Patents, written five Techical Reports on Naval Air Systems I've tested and have presented technical Papers at nationally and Internationally attended symposia on testing I've completed. Show less

I built and managed the Advanced Maritime Technology Center, a specialized unit attached to the Human Systems Department within the Naval Air Warfare Center at Patuxent River, MD. I was responsible for the daily operations of the a facility consisting of 40,000 square feet of maintenance and modification space, 15 high performance water craft that represent test platforms for several US Navy and other government agencies with and annual operating budget of approximately $2.2M. The primary… Show more I built and managed the Advanced Maritime Technology Center, a specialized unit attached to the Human Systems Department within the Naval Air Warfare Center at Patuxent River, MD. I was responsible for the daily operations of the a facility consisting of 40,000 square feet of maintenance and modification space, 15 high performance water craft that represent test platforms for several US Navy and other government agencies with and annual operating budget of approximately $2.2M. The primary focus of my group was the rapid development, integration and fielding of state-of-the-art GOTS and COTS systems into fast combatant craft in an effort to better support warfighter needs. I trained, applied for and was qualified as a USCG Merchant Mariner Captain, authoried to operate vessels up to 100 GT with a commercial assistance towing endorsement. Show less

Various Commands through out the US Navy that included working on several aviation platforms including, SH-3H, F-4J/S, EA-3, EP-3, F-18, H-60. Additionally, I was a Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) for each of the those platforms as an Aircrew Survival Systems Tech and a full Systems QAR while assigned to VQ-2 deployed to Souda Bay, Crete. During my tour of duty in Spain, I served in the role of Executive Division Leading Petty Officer directing the efforts of 50 personnel assigned to… Show more Various Commands through out the US Navy that included working on several aviation platforms including, SH-3H, F-4J/S, EA-3, EP-3, F-18, H-60. Additionally, I was a Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) for each of the those platforms as an Aircrew Survival Systems Tech and a full Systems QAR while assigned to VQ-2 deployed to Souda Bay, Crete. During my tour of duty in Spain, I served in the role of Executive Division Leading Petty Officer directing the efforts of 50 personnel assigned to me performing various duites during their initial 90 days in the squadron. I wrote and debriefed personal performance evaluations and counseled personnel for sub-standard performance. I sat as a member of the awards and recognition board. Later I was assigned as leading Petty Officer of the Quality Assurance Division resposible for the direction of these highly experienced personnel conducting work center compliance inspections and final safety of flight inspections on squadron aircraft. I became the first person in the history of the squadron to be certified to sign, declare and release an aircraft "safe for flight" for any aircraft system to include Airframes, Power Plants and Avionics as well as my own field of expertise; aircraft survival, egress, oxygen and parachute systems. Show less

Responsible for the oversight and safety of 300 luxury yachts while at the facility for repair and or modification.