Brian Umstead Email & Phone Number

Fort Hood, Texas 76544

Responsible for supplying comprehensive advice to the Battalion Commander in order to safely complete our mission of training National Guard and Army Reserve Aviation units prior to deployment into a combat theater. Manages the Battalion’s Safety Program to ensure compliance with Army regulations as well as meet the commander’s intent while effectively completing all tasks without mishap, reports directly to the Commanding Officer and is responsible for the overall safe air and ground… Show more Responsible for supplying comprehensive advice to the Battalion Commander in order to safely complete our mission of training National Guard and Army Reserve Aviation units prior to deployment into a combat theater. Manages the Battalion’s Safety Program to ensure compliance with Army regulations as well as meet the commander’s intent while effectively completing all tasks without mishap, reports directly to the Commanding Officer and is responsible for the overall safe air and ground operations of his unit with an ultimate goal of developing and maintaining company systems, programs, and a culture of safety that results in no harm or injury to persons and no damage or destruction to property, responsible for implementing safety programs, mitigating risk, monitoring aviation vendor performance, conducting site inspections, compiling aviation statistics, and maintaining and processing aircraft and ground incident reports. The Safety Officer is the principle liaison between the Safety and Quality Improvement Committees, ensuring both Committees are kept abreast of industry trends and best practices. Show less

Fort Hood, Texas 76544

Performs maintenance operational checks (MOC) and limited and general test flights of aircraft to ensure airworthiness upon completion of extensive disassembly for maintenance, repair, replacement or modification of components or aircraft systems. Performs general or limited test flights including test flights of aircraft when ground diagnostic tests cannot determine the safe and/or proper functioning of aircraft components or systems. Performs acceptance test flights of new aircraft when… Show more Performs maintenance operational checks (MOC) and limited and general test flights of aircraft to ensure airworthiness upon completion of extensive disassembly for maintenance, repair, replacement or modification of components or aircraft systems. Performs general or limited test flights including test flights of aircraft when ground diagnostic tests cannot determine the safe and/or proper functioning of aircraft components or systems. Performs acceptance test flights of new aircraft when required. Plans and directs the quality control management program of the Army Aviation Support Facility. Performs immediate and long-range planning for all matters pertaining to quality control at the facility. Plans and establishes quality control operations and procedures for the application of Modification Work Orders (MWO) and Technical Bulletins (TB). Ensures that Quality Deficiency Reports (QDR) are initiated and forwarded when equipment fails, deficiencies are discovered in newly received equipment or equipment improvements are proposed. Exercises supervisory responsibility for one or two subordinate workers engaged in technical inspection of the aircraft. Accomplishes performance ratings, authorizes and approves leave requests for assigned personnel. Interviews and recommends job applicants for vacant positions within area of responsibility and orients new employees. Performed as Pilot in Command other duties as assigned during combat and non-combat environments by managing communications, navigations, and weapon systems accruing 2500 accident free hours, 1400 of which are combat hours, dedicated to the AH-64 A/D. (Lot 6-Lot 13) Performed as Pilot in Command of the AH-64D, having conducted multiple overseas deployments, including OIF and OEF, and flight testing in both tactical and non-tactical environments. Show less

Fort Hood, Texas 76544

The Safety Officer reports directly to the Commanding Officer and is responsible for the overall safe air and ground operations of Life Flight Network with an ultimate goal of developing and maintaining company systems, programs, and a culture of safety that results in no harm or injury to persons and no damage or destruction to property, responsible for implementing safety programs, mitigating risk, monitoring aviation vendor performance, conducting site inspections, compiling aviation… Show more The Safety Officer reports directly to the Commanding Officer and is responsible for the overall safe air and ground operations of Life Flight Network with an ultimate goal of developing and maintaining company systems, programs, and a culture of safety that results in no harm or injury to persons and no damage or destruction to property, responsible for implementing safety programs, mitigating risk, monitoring aviation vendor performance, conducting site inspections, compiling aviation statistics, and maintaining and processing aircraft and ground incident reports. The Safety Officer is the principle liaison between the Safety, Standardization and Quality Improvement Committees, ensuring all Committees are kept abreast of industry trends and best practices. Performing company safety officer/manager duties over 7 years, never had a class A or B accident not incurred damages over $200,000 to include operations in several combat theaters. Performed as Pilot in Command other duties as assigned during combat and non-combat environments by managing communications, navigations, and weapon systems accruing 2100 accident free hours, 1000 of which are combat hours, dedicated to the AH-64 A/D. (Lot 6-Lot 11) Performed as Pilot in Command of the AH-64D, having conducted multiple overseas deployments, including OIF and OEF, and flight testing in both tactical and non-tactical environments. Developed and implemented effective action plans in high stress environments by utilizing strong problem solving and decision making skills. Comprehensive knowledge of rotary wing aircraft operating characteristics, aircraft maintenance, and repair operations and characteristics of flammable and toxic fumes in order to interpret and implement significant accident prevention and hazard control techniques that minimizes or eliminates unsafe operations or conditions. Show less

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