Patrick Holyfield

Patrick Holyfield

pholyfield@rjet.com

Degree/University: University of Louisville

Hometown: Louisville, Kentucky  

Current Location: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

Employer: Republic Airways/IBT

Title: Safety Chairman

Aircraft Currently Flying: Embraer 175

Aircraft Previously Flown: Bombardier Q-400, Embraer 145, ATR 72

Flight Hours: 8,100

Years of Experience: Safety Chairman (4 years) 13 years in the airline industry as a Captain/First Officer

Biography: As Safety Chairman, Patrick Holyfield works alongside 28 other Safety Pilots and manages the pilot side of FOQA, ASAP, Fatigue, Go Team and LOSA programs at Republic Airways. The team has put into place historic Fatigue protections for the company’s 2,400 pilots and authored industry leading procedures in FOQA that have drastically increased the safety margins for Republic Airways aircraft, passengers and crew.

Presentation: Safety Culture: Does It Matter? This presentation will describe how outside the box thinking and positive Safety Culture, greatness can be achieved. Common Voluntary Safety Programs will also be discussed.