Matthew Carlson

Safely operate high-performance aircraft transporting FEDEX cargo under 14 CFR. Perform aircraft inspections, weight/balance, fuel planning, weather analysis, and hazard mitigation. Monitor aircraft systems; respond to abnormal or emergency conditions. File flight plans, communicate with ATC, maintain documentation.

Safely delivered 260+ aircraft; logged 1,300+ flight hours. Conducted post-maintenance test flights ensuring SOP and OEM compliance. Used A&P certification for pre-purchase inspections and condition checks. Applied CRM/ORM for risk mitigation during ferry operations. Operated from improved/unimproved surfaces; completed ATC planning.

Patrolled for hazards, violations, encroachments, and environmental issues. Conducted contractor audits; issued warnings and documented violations.

Trained pilots in private, instrument, commercial, and flight instructors.. Taught 14 CFR regulations, emergency procedures, flight planning, and aircraft systems. Conducted flight simulator (ATD) training.

Applied QA methodologies to 30+ maintenance sites and 200+ aircraft. Analyzed contract deficiencies, maintenance incidents, and technical data. Conducted root-cause investigations; authored CARs. Used statistical methods to identify trends and systemic risks. Reviewed maintenance logs for accuracy and SOW compliance. Prepared technical reports; briefed COR and program leadership. Identified critical OEM publication errors initiated FAA SDR and documentation corrections.

Managed maintenance operations for five CASA CN-235 aircraft; supervised 90+ technicians. Certified airworthiness after major repairs and grounding events. Conducted QA reviews of logbooks, forms, and electronic entries.. Scheduled flights using ORM principles to evaluate crew readiness. Reduced turnaround times 50% via weekend maintenance team. Increased aircraft availability 15% with revised fly-order procedures. Implemented electronic logbook review system reducing errors. Awarded Coast Guard Commendation Medal.