Program Manager – Motor Lifeboat Program, US

Brett Looker

Brett Looker is the Program Manager for Birdon America’s U.S. Coast Guard Motor Lifeboat (MLB) Program, overseeing both East Coast and West Coast operations. With more than 15 years of experience supporting complex maritime and defense programs, Brett plays a critical role in delivering one of the Coast Guard’s most important vessel sustainment and recapitalization programs. He leads cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and operations to ensure successful program execution, fleet readiness, and customer satisfaction.

Originally from Australia, Brett joined Birdon in 2011 and has been an integral part of the company’s growth and expansion. In 2016, he relocated to the United States to support the U.S. Army’s Bridge Erection Boat (BEB) program in Denver, Colorado, where he helped establish and outfit the production facility, build the operational framework, and lead the program’s transition to full-rate production.

Building on that success, Brett later helped establish Birdon’s Connecticut operations to support the U.S. Coast Guard Motor Lifeboat Program. He oversaw the facility startup and production ramp-up, helping position Birdon as a trusted partner in sustaining and modernizing the Coast Guard’s MLB fleet. Through these efforts, he developed extensive expertise in facility startup, production leadership, operational excellence, and large-scale program delivery.

Today, Brett is responsible for managing Birdon’s MLB programs across both coasts, ensuring the company delivers high-quality solutions that meet the Coast Guard’s operational requirements while continuing to strengthen Birdon’s reputation as a leading maritime and defense contractor.