Episode 317 - APSA's 2025 Technical Specialist Award with Riverside PD's Matt Pagano Part 2

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In this two-part series, we have an opportunity to sit down with the Riverside California Police Department Director of Maintenance Matt Pagano.

This conversation was recorded on location at the Airborne Public Safety Association conference (APSCON) in Phoenix, Arizona.

Matt has dedicated over 22 years to the Riverside Police Department’s Air Support Unit. From maintaining a fleet that includes MD 500s to Airbus H125s, his expertise spans a wide range of aircraft. 

Matt also mentors new maintenance technicians and champions a safety-first culture. Matt’s leadership, professionalism, and unwavering work ethic have left a lasting impact, exemplifying the highest standards in airborne public safety.

Before his career in public safety, Matt served in the U.S. Marine Corps, where he gained valuable experience that laid the foundation for his meticulous approach to aircraft maintenance and safety. 

As we often discuss the critical importance of our maintenance technicians, I’m honored to celebrate and promote the outstanding work Matt has accomplished throughout his career.

Thank you to our sponsors Night Flight Concepts, Robinson Helicopter and Spectrolab.