Patrick vander Elst

Patrick Vander Elst has extensive experience in the aviation industry, primarily with Brussels Airlines since June 1994. As Maintenance Control Center Manager, responsibilities include day-to-day analysis of irregularity events to enhance fleet performance and process improvements, along with serving as a safety investigator for maintenance occurrence reports. Previous roles at Brussels Airlines include Punctuality Engineer, Assistant Line Maintenance Manager, and Troubleshooter Coordinator, where contributions involved developing technical manuals, training systems, and troubleshooting guidelines for various aircraft. Patrick began the aviation career as a Licensed Aircraft Engineer and Aircraft Inspector with TEA from September 1986 to April 1990.