KEON PATTERSON
Pilot
Flight Experience & Aircraft
2 type ratings • 3,620 total hours
Total Hours
3,620
Multi-Engine Hours
0
Jet Hours
0
Turboprop Hours
0
Type Ratings
CE560
DA-50EX
Certificates & Qualifications
ATP
SEL
MEL
DA-50 Type Rating
CE-560 Type Rating
First Class Medical
Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit
ATP - Airplane Multiengine Land
Commercial Pilot License
FAA First Class Medical
ATP
SEL
MEL
Type Rating: DA-50 (SIC)
Type Rating: CE-560 (SIC)
FAA First Class Medical
US Passport
FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit
Work Experience
First Officer (Second-in-Command)(CONTRACT PILOT)
FLT-OPS MANAGEMENT
Serve as Second-in-Command (SIC) in high-tempo turbine flight operations, consistently maintaining an unblemished safety, compliance, and flight-discipline record. Execute precise flight planning, weight and balance calculations, performance tracking, and comprehensive weather briefings for complex domestic and regional routes. Apply advanced Crew Resource Management (CRM) and Threat and Error Management (TEM) principles to ensure seamless multi-crew coordination and situational awareness in high-density airspace.
First Officer
MY JET
Operated turbine aircraft under strict Part 135 regulations, achieving a 100% mission completion rate without compromising safety or regulatory standards. Leveraged Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) platforms to optimize real-time weather monitoring, routing, and fuel tracking, directly increasing cockpit efficiency and reducing route deviations. Championed company SMS protocols by proactively identifying, mitigating, and reporting operational hazards to elevate fleet-wide safety cultures.
First Officer (CONTRACT PILOT)
HARCO AVIATION
Piloted a diverse turbine fleet-including the Falcon 50, Citation XLS+, Citation Ultra/Bravo, and King Air 200-for high-priority, fast-paced corporate missions. Streamlined pre-flight inspection and turnaround workflows, reducing ground turn times by focusing on efficient, safe preparation while guaranteeing 100% aircraft airworthiness. Integrated advanced EFB technology into daily flight segments to significantly enhance situational awareness and modernize navigation procedures.
First Officer
AIR TRANSPORT INTERNATIONAL
Navigated complex international cargo logistics, executing long-haul transoceanic flight planning with 100% international customs, cabotage, and airspace compliance. Applied critical CRM principles to facilitate decisive, safe tactical actions during multi-crew international operations in high-pressure, evolving environments.
Flight Instructor / Assistant Chief Pilot
FAITHFUL GUARDIAN AVIATION
Achieved an exceptional 98% student check-ride pass rate through disciplined, structured flight training, mentorship, and rigorous progress evaluations. Spearheaded the development and implementation of standardized, safety-focused curricula, aligning institutional procedures with Part 141/61 training standards. Provided regulatory oversight and operational leadership as Assistant Chief Pilot, ensuring safety and standard operating procedure (SOP) compliance across fleet aircraft and instructor staff.
Education
No education listed
Profile Overview
3,620
Total Flight Hours
2
Aircraft Types
5
Years Experience
Personal Interests
**Keon Patterson** is a highly disciplined, safety-focused aviator with an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate and over 3,600 total flight hours. He has a proven track record of operational efficiency and regulatory compliance across Part 135 operations, corporate flight departments, and international cargo logistics. His extensive flight background includes 2,943 hours as Pilot-in-Command (PIC), 1,152 multi-engine hours, and 1,115 turbine hours , with experience spanning the Falcon 50EX, Citation XLS+, Citation Ultra/Bravo, King Air 200, and Heavy Jet Transport platforms. Keon also holds DA-50 (SIC) and CE-560 (SIC) type ratings. Throughout his career, Keon has excelled in high-tempo turbine flight operations, utilizing advanced Crew Resource Management (CRM) and Threat and Error Management (TEM) principles to navigate high-density airspace and ensure seamless multi-crew coordination. As a contract First Officer for FLT-OPS Management, he manages comprehensive flight planning, weight and balance calculations, and weather briefings. His prior experience includes serving as a First Officer for My Jet, where he maintained a 100% mission completion rate under Part 135 regulations and championed Safety Management Systems (SMS) protocols , and Harco Aviation, where he optimized ground turn times and integrated Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) technology to enhance situational awareness. Keon’s expertise also extends to complex international cargo logistics. While flying for Air Transport International, he executed long-haul transoceanic flight planning with total compliance across international customs, cabotage, and airspace regulations. In addition to his operational achievements, Keon is a dedicated educator and leader; as a Flight Instructor and Assistant Chief Pilot for Faithful Guardian Aviation, he maintained a 98% student check-ride pass rate, developed safety-focused Part 141/61 curricula, and provided standard operating procedure (SOP) oversight for fleet aircraft and instructor staff. Keon holds an FAA First Class Medical certificate, a US Passport, and an FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit.
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