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Consulting for Aviation, Advanced Vehicles, eVTOL, Drone Delivery, and Autonomous Vehicles
Orange LLC was founded by Navy test pilots and provides aviation safety, mission assurance, test and evaluation, and training services for innovative vehicle companies. It specializes in Safety Management Systems, flight test safety, and certification support for eVTOL, drone delivery, and autonomous vehicle programs, drawing on experience spanning Silicon Valley startups and US Navy defense operations.
Custom program design and management for innovative vehicle programs, encompassing safety policies, organizational culture development, and regulatory liaison with international bodies.
System engineering and operational support to ensure vehicle program success, focusing on technical decision-making milestones and comprehensive safety analysis.
Comprehensive program documentation and operational compliance support, enabling developers to obtain certifications and establish standardized operating guidelines.
Structured planning, coordination, and execution of flight and autonomous vehicle test programs, maximizing efficiency and safety.
Professional workshops and instructional programs that equip personnel with essential risk management skills and communication frameworks.
Silicon Valley, CA | Aviation
Orange acted as the Aviation and Flight Test Safety lead for an innovative aviation organization, authoring and implementing its Safety Management System, including a full risk management system and incident investigation procedures, while fostering a safety-positive culture.
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Orange trained thousands of individuals on safe and effective flight testing, operations, and incident drills, while delivering tailored training workshops to foster clear and compelling organizational communication.
View project sourceSilicon Valley, CA | Aviation
Orange authored the Safety Management System and multiple operational policy documents for a drone delivery enterprise, leading to successful FAA Part 135 certification and supporting the development of its operational risk management system.
View project sourceUS Navy | Defense
Orange co-wrote the operational procedures regulation for the largest unmanned systems unit in the US Navy, implemented the program, trained dozens of operators, and created a Safety Department from scratch to reduce accident rates.
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Patrick started Orange with a vision to turn innovative vehicle concepts into safe, tested reality. He supports all four pillars of Orange services, and is dedicated to tailoring bespoke solutions to each client. Patrick is an experienced Navy test pilot, with a specialization in unmanned vehicles (sea, air, land).
Founder
Matt's passion, aviation safety, has led him to design, plan, and implement safety strategies and procedures to ensure the success of some of Silicon Valley's most audacious ventures. Matt is a private pilot and former Naval Aviator tester who has accumulated over 4,000 hours of flight time in manned and unmanned aircraft.
Senior Operations Analyst
A natural leader, Miles is an aviation radar expert, developed through years of supporting test missions flying Navy P-3s. Miles is a principal supporter of the NAWCWD Sea Test Range contract, providing a full suite of Mission Assurance Services, from off-nominal scenario training, to policy guidance, to operational improvement.
Senior Consultant
Joe is a serial entrepreneur who loves leading teams in building tangible systems to solve big problems. His latest venture involved the design, production and commercialization of long duration subsea autonomous vehicles. Joe is a former Naval Nuclear Surface Warfare Officer who cut his managerial and leadership teeth on the extremes of the largest Navy ships (aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON) to the smallest Navy boats (Riverines).
Operations Analyst
Alex joins Orange providing insight from an air operations perspective to contribute to the safe execution of training missions for Point Mugu Sea Range operations. Alex has 22 years of military experience as a Naval Air Traffic Controller, and received his Bachelor's of Science in Public Health from National University. He has held leadership positions in areas of emergency management, industrial hygiene, environmental health and safety, and injury prevention.
Senior Consultant
With 23 years in aviation, Mike brings a broad range of experience to Orange. After a career in naval and joint aviation, holding various crew positions on manned and unmanned aircraft, he now supports multiple projects, in and out of the defense industry, with engineering and management expertise. From civil air to special operations, from product development and test to program sustainment, Mike is looking for the next challenge to move technology forward.
Operations Analyst
John is a retired Marine infantry officer and advanced foreign security force advisor who brings 25+ years of military leadership and management experience to Orange. John served two combat deployments to Iraq, one peacekeeping deployment to South Sudan, and numerous other deployments. John has worked as an instructor, evaluator, and curriculum developer for Marine and Navy training and education commands. He is an expert in tactical and strategic planning processes, as well as project and program management. He is an expert in doctrinal and technical writing, and concept development for Navy and Marine expeditionary operations.
From work ranging from on-going monitoring of safety risks based on current operations, to forecasting future risk based on evolving operations to developing methods for evaluating major changes to vehicles, his team has been incredible. They are great - accessible, energetic, responsive, and keep our engineering solutions safe. They have helped us to think forward in our R&D, our design and our development. I trust them, and hope to work with them again!
I cannot speak highly enough of Orange's invaluable support. Their meticulous attention to detail in managing airspace operational risk during flight tests has ensured smooth operations and risk mitigation. Their expert guidance in aviation safety has enhanced our eVTOL aircraft design, meeting the highest safety standards. Orange's proactive approach to regulatory compliance, development of essential safety documentation, and comprehensive safety training have solidified our safety protocols and empowered our team.
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