Christopher Elsasser
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Credentials
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Commercial Pilot, Rotorcraft Helicopter, Instrument Helicopter
Federal Aviation Administration - FAAMay, 2014- Oct, 2024
Experience
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M2 Services
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United States
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Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Deputy Program Manager / Aviation Maintenance Manager
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Feb 2016 - Present
Successfully managed the Royal Netherlands Air Force fleet of 4 CH-47 and 8 AH-64 aircraft valued in excess of $400M supporting over 3,000 accident free flight hours; trained and qualified over 100 pilots. Navigated complex flight training programs while overseeing the Aviation Maintenance Program, Safety Program and the ISO 9001:2008 compliant and AS 9110B certified Quality Management System. Lead, resourced and trained the 100 plus member team on aviation maintenance, quality and support to conduct maintenance and flight operations in high tempo conditions. Show less
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Deputy Brigade Aviation Maintenance Officer / AH-64D Apache Maintenance Test Pilot
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Nov 2014 - Feb 2016
Responsible for the coordination of the preventive maintenance and scheduled maintenance programs for the Brigades 114 rotor wing aircraft that are worth in excess of $1.5B. Oversaw the management and allocation of the 2015 and 2016 flying hour program for the Brigade that amounted to over $140M. Headed the transportation, maintenance and part requisition for over 100 rotor wing aircraft consisting of multiple different airframes spanning the United States, Europe and the Middle East. Show less
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Quality Control OIC / AH-64D Apache Maintenance Test Pilot
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Jun 2012 - Nov 2014
Responsible for the Quality Control of all assigned AH-64D Apache aircraft to include, aircraft historical record keeping, Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE), Shop Inspections, Aviation Oil Analysis Program (AOAP), Aviation Ground Support Equipment (AGSE) and 20 assigned Technical Inspectors. Responsible for the implementation, reporting and inspections of all assigned AH-64D Apache’s via communication with Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) to ensure Air Worthiness Releases, Safety of Flight and Maintenance Action Messages are complied with. As a senior AH-64D Maintenance Test Pilots for the Battalion, managed personnel, coordinated and conducted maintenance test flights for all assigned aircraft ensuring all aviators reliable aircraft for contingency operations in both Kuwait and peacetime missions stateside. Show less
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AH-64D Apache Maintenance Test Pilot / Company Maintenance Officer
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Apr 2010 - May 2012
Coordinated and conducted maintenance test flights, directed helicopter maintenance operations, and served as Pilot in Command while participating in reconnaissance and security missions. Supervised the maintenance, airworthiness, and safe employment of all assigned AH-64D attack helicopters valued at $240 million as the Company Maintenance Officer. Managed and maintained all assigned AH-64D aircraft during combat operations with limited personnel, under high operational requirements, and adverse weather conditions. Exceeded the US Army’s standard for Operational Readiness while maintaining 100% aircraft availability for each mission assigned throughout a one-year deployment. Piloted and commanded the AH-64D Apache helicopter under tactical, non-tactical conditions and all types of extreme meteorological conditions during day, night, IFR and while using night vision devices. Accumulated over 300 hours of combat flight experience, maintenance test flights, and training over high altitude, mountainous, high dust environments while forward deployed to Afghanistan. Trained, supervised and managed 18 AH-64D maintenance personnel and mentored 14 rotary wing aviators. Additionally ensured the highest quality maintenance performed as a qualified aircraft Technical Inspector (T.I.). Show less
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AH-64D Apache Pilot / AH-64D Apache Maintenance Test Pilot
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Jun 2006 - Mar 2010
Responsible for the proper sequencing of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to ensure the operational readiness of all the assigned AH-64D Apaches worth in excess of $200 million dollars. Continuously performed fault-identification, isolation, corrective action, Maintenance Operational Checks and post maintenance test flights while in combat which allowed the Unit to fly over 5,000 combat hours in a 12 month time period. Trained, supervised and managed all assigned AH-64D maintenance personnel. Additionally, ensured the highest quality maintenance performed as a qualified aircraft Technical Inspector (T.I.). Successfully graduated the US Army AH-64D Apache Maintenance Test Pilot Course. Show less
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AH-64D Apache Pilot / Hazardous Cargo Officer
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Apr 2003 - May 2006
Served as an AH-64D Apache pilot while deployed to Iraq accumulating over 600 hours of combat flight time experience while earning multiple US Army Air Medals. Served as the Battalion Environmental Compliance Officer and Battalion Hazardous Cargo Officer responsible for shipping all hazardous equipment to and from Iraq. Adhered to stringent Federal and Army regulations to include placarding, labeling and segregating of cargo aboard US Navy supply ships. Served as an AH-64D Apache pilot while deployed to Iraq accumulating over 600 hours of combat flight time experience while earning multiple US Army Air Medals. Served as the Battalion Environmental Compliance Officer and Battalion Hazardous Cargo Officer responsible for shipping all hazardous equipment to and from Iraq. Adhered to stringent Federal and Army regulations to include placarding, labeling and segregating of cargo aboard US Navy supply ships.
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Education
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2013 - 2016
Excelsior College
Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts -
2008 - 2009
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide
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