Capt. Jeffrey A. Brown, a native of Williamsburg, Kentucky, enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1990 and earned his commission in 2000 as a distinguished naval graduate of Officer Candidate School. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Chowan College, a Master of Project Management from Western Carolina University and a Master of Science in Engineering Systems from the Naval Postgraduate School.

His enlisted assignments include service at Naval Satellite Communications Facility Northwest, USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) and USS Cyclone (PC 1).

Brown's operational tours include maintenance material control officer for Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81 and VFA-131, and maintenance officer for Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 and USS George Washington (CVN 73). 

His shore tours include assistant maintenance officer for Training Air Wing (TW) 1; quality assurance officer for Fleet Readiness Center (FRC) Mid-Atlantic; maintenance officer for Helicopter Sea Combat Wing (HSCWL) Atlantic; fixed-wing military director for Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers; aircraft on ground director for Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic; production officer for FRC Southwest; and executive officer for Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT).

Brown has served as CNATT's commander since November 2023.

His personal awards include the Meritorious Service Medal (five awards), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (four awards), and Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (four awards).

He is industry-certified as a Project Management Professional by Project Management Institute, Certified Quality Engineer by American Society for Quality, and Certified Manufacturing Engineer by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. Brown is also designated as a professional aviation maintenance officer.

Last Updated: 3 March 2025