Reliable Airlines Appoints 40-Year Veteran Patrick Jemison Vice President of Maintenance

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Reliable Airlines today announced the appointment of Patrick Jemison as Vice President of Maintenance. With more than four decades in the aviation industry, Jemison brings deep experience across aircraft manufacturing, maintenance and certification from his tenure at Martinaire Aviation, Xwing and Superior Aviation and has worked closely with the Cessna 208B Caravan (C208), including maintaining and developing new repair systems for the aircraft. His track record of scaling manufacturing capabilities for growing airline operations will directly support Reliable Airlines’ growing business.

In his role as VP of Maintenance, Jemison will be responsible for the airworthiness of Reliable Airlines’ fleet of C208s and act as the Director of Maintenance (DOM) in accordance with 14 CFR Part 119 requirements. He will lead all maintenance, compliance and safety strategies for the airline, bridging both technical and operational functions. His role will be critical as the company continues to maintain its 99.9% on-time-performance record.

“The Caravan is a true workhorse and is responsible for a significant amount of regional aviation operations in the United States. The first C208 I worked on was Serial Number 2080005, and I’m proud to continue building the legacy of the Caravan with Reliable Airlines,” said Jemison, VP of Maintenance, Reliable Airlines.

As Vice President of Maintenance at Martinaire Aviation, Jemison was responsible for maintaining a large fleet of Caravan aircraft, developed several Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) parts, and supported supplemental type certification (STC) efforts on the C208. During his time at Superior, Jemison held positions as technician, inspector, NDI inspector, station manager, and accountable manager for Superior’s airline and repair stations. Jemison is a co-author of the Cessna Caravan 208B Continuous Care and Phase Card Inspection Program and has maintained certified C208 repair stations across the United States.

“Pat’s impressive track record with the Caravan and maintenance operations makes him a valuable addition to our team,” said Tom Klassen, President and Director of Operations, Reliable Airlines. “We’re excited to welcome him as we look to a future of growth and operational excellence.”

About Reliable Airlines

Reliable Airlines is a Part 135 feeder airline for FedEx Corp., based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The airline helps provide dependable service and connectivity to communities across New Mexico and Colorado. Learn more and see job openings at reliableairlines.com, and follow Reliable Airlines on LinkedIn.