Patrick Townshend

Patrick Townshend is an experienced aviation maintenance professional with a career spanning over a decade in helicopter maintenance and management. Currently serving as the Deputy Maintenance Controller at Pacific Helicopters since February 2017, Patrick also operates as a self-employed Helicopter Mechanic since November 2016. Prior roles include LAME at CareFlight, where maintenance of BELL 412EP and BK117B2 helicopters supported 24-7 emergency medical services, and Chief Engineer/Maintenance Controller at ChildFlight, focusing on maintenance planning for helicopters associated with the NSW ambulance contract. Patrick began in the field as LAME Deputy Maintenance Controller at Houston Aviation, providing essential maintenance support. Educational background includes attendance at Taroona High from 1978 to 1981.