Full Name
Patrick Browne
Job Title
President
Company
Flightdeck Safety Initiatives LLC
Speaker Bio
Patrick Browne Founder & President, Flightdeck Safety Initiatives Patrick Browne is a seasoned aviation expert and the founder of Flightdeck Safety Initiatives, a company dedicated to advancing safety in high-risk industries through innovative training programs. With a career spanning over five decades, Patrick’s expertise is built on an extensive background in aviation, human factors, and crew resource management (CRM).
A former pilot with Continental Airlines (now merged with United Airlines), Patrick began his flying career in 1972 when he earned his wings in South Africa. Over the course of his career, he has accumulated over 18,000 flight hours, with experience in both military and commercial aviation. His flying background spans the full spectrum of high-pressure environments, which led him to develop a deep understanding of safety protocols and the critical importance of human performance in high-stakes settings.
Since 2000, Patrick has shifted his focus towards the development and delivery of Human Factors and Crew Resource Management (CRM) programs, which are tailored to enhance safety and performance across a wide range of industries. These industries include Aviation (commercial, corporate, USAF, NASA), Maritime Shipping, Medical, Mining, Petrochemical, and Railways. His expertise in Human Factors and CRM covers a broad array of critical skills, including communication, situational awareness, problem-solving, decision-making, and teamwork, alongside the various sub-disciplines associated with these areas. HF-CRM, as taught by Patrick, is not just a training program—it's a comprehensive management system that optimizes the use of available resources, including people, equipment, and procedures. The goal is to enhance both safety and operational efficiency in environments where risk is inherent.
Over the past 21 years, Patrick has led CRM training programs across the globe, reaching over 14,000 participants on every continent. His courses, based on the framework of "Lessons from the Flight Deck"™, provide valuable insights from aviation's high standards of safety and apply them to a variety of critical industries. With his unparalleled experience and a proven track record, Patrick Browne continues to be a leader in safety training, influencing industries worldwide through his commitment to improving human performance and minimizing risks.
A former pilot with Continental Airlines (now merged with United Airlines), Patrick began his flying career in 1972 when he earned his wings in South Africa. Over the course of his career, he has accumulated over 18,000 flight hours, with experience in both military and commercial aviation. His flying background spans the full spectrum of high-pressure environments, which led him to develop a deep understanding of safety protocols and the critical importance of human performance in high-stakes settings.
Since 2000, Patrick has shifted his focus towards the development and delivery of Human Factors and Crew Resource Management (CRM) programs, which are tailored to enhance safety and performance across a wide range of industries. These industries include Aviation (commercial, corporate, USAF, NASA), Maritime Shipping, Medical, Mining, Petrochemical, and Railways. His expertise in Human Factors and CRM covers a broad array of critical skills, including communication, situational awareness, problem-solving, decision-making, and teamwork, alongside the various sub-disciplines associated with these areas. HF-CRM, as taught by Patrick, is not just a training program—it's a comprehensive management system that optimizes the use of available resources, including people, equipment, and procedures. The goal is to enhance both safety and operational efficiency in environments where risk is inherent.
Over the past 21 years, Patrick has led CRM training programs across the globe, reaching over 14,000 participants on every continent. His courses, based on the framework of "Lessons from the Flight Deck"™, provide valuable insights from aviation's high standards of safety and apply them to a variety of critical industries. With his unparalleled experience and a proven track record, Patrick Browne continues to be a leader in safety training, influencing industries worldwide through his commitment to improving human performance and minimizing risks.
