Brian Potter

About Brian Potter

Aviation safety and operations leader with 20+ years in flight operations, training, and regulatory compliance across military and commercial domains. Former U.S. Coast Guard Commander, now leading Airbus Helicopters’ FAA and global training compliance initiatives. Expert in Safety Management Systems, human factors integration, and international certification programs. Passionate about developing high-reliability organizations and advancing next-generation aviation training systems.#projectmanagement #safetymanagementsystems #systemsthinking #humanfactors #internationalaviation #flightsimulation #instructionaldesign #helicopters #PMP #growthmindset

Experience

1. Training Compliance Manager Senior Pilot

   Airbus

   Nov 2021 — Present · Dallas, TX, US

   FAA-certified Part 142 instructor for H145 and H160 training programs. Spearheaded certification of FAA type rating training program approval for the H160.• Airbus liaison to national aviation regulators including FAA, TCCA, EASA, and ANAC. • Contributed to ISO compliance, improving operational efficiency and training quality.• Directed qualification and risk assessments of 7 FAA-certified advanced pilot training platforms, including the first FAA-approved VR flight simulator (Loft Dynamics H125).• Led curricula development and training safety assessments in support of FAA Flight Standardization Board (FSB) and entry-into-service for the H160 helicopter. Collaborated with FAA and OEM engineering teams to validate flight manual and refine training materials.• Developed courseware and provided hours of ground, simulator, and live aircraft flight instruction to law enforcement, offshore, VIP, corporate, and EMS customers.

Education

• American Public University System

  Transportation and Logistics Management

  2008 — 2010

• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

  MS, Human Factors & Systems

  2009 — 2011

• USAF Air Command and Staff College

  Joint Professional Military Education

  2017 — 2018

• University of Delaware

  BA, Political Science; Criminal Justice

  1995 — 1999

Skills

• Military
• Aircraft Maintenance
• System Safety
• Command
• Safety Management Systems
• Fire Investigation
• Commercial Aviation
• Flight Safety
• Human Factors
• Military Operations
• Crew Resource Management
• Flights
• Navy
• Maritime Law Enforcement
• Data Analysis
• Defense
• Aircraft
• Security Clearance
• Helicopters
• Dod
• National Security
• Airlines
• Military Training
• Military Experience
• Program Management
• Statistical Data Analysis
• Military Aviation
• Operational Planning
• Aviation