Barr Air Patrol has specialized in aerial patrol and transportation services for the oil, gas and petrochemical industries across the United States since 1940. Barr Air Patrol employs career patrol pilots, maintains a fleet of aircraft, and has the administrative and support staff to meet our customers needs.
Safety is a cornerstone at Barr Air Patrol and is unmatched in the patrol industry. Barr Air Patrol maintains our aircraft to the highest standards. Barr Air Patrol pilots and maintenance personnel are required to attend continuing training through out the year and attend monthly safety meetings. Barr Air Patrol is also a member of the HSAC Aerial Patrol Group Advisory Committee helping to improve standards through out the industry.
Well trained and experienced pilots and observers are the key to quality patrols. Barr Air Patrol pilots have the experience and training needed to effectively communicate items of concern along right-of-ways to appropriate ground personnel. Barr Air Patrol pilots average more than 10 years patrol experience and over 6,500 hours of flight time on patrol. All Barr Air Patrol pilots and observers are continually trained in the latest equipment, techniques, and safety. Flight crews undergo six month recurrent lines checks, simulator training and classroom training in such subjects as CRM, ADM and line operations.
Aircraft are maintained to a set of standards above those mandated by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for part 135 Air Carrier regulations. The Barr Air Patrol fleet is uniform in fit and finish. An experienced maintenance staff and strict adherence to maintenance programs help assure patrols are completed safely and on time. Recurrent and progressive training keeps maintenance personnel on the leading edge of technology, systems and safety. And, Barr Air Patrol maintains air stations across the continental United States.
New technology advances help keep Barr Air Patrol on the cutting edge of the patrol industry. Aircraft can be configured to meet specific needs that customers may have. Satellite phones, satellite tracking, use of GPS, and fully IFR equipped aircraft are a few examples of our commitment to customers.