Aviation is only as good of the people who work for our industry. Two recent appointments reinforce that truism.
- Bruce Landsberg
The Administration, much to its credit, did not use its nomination for an NTSB member to reward one of its campaign supporters (oh, if that were true for all past choices.). The White House has selected Bruce Landsberg, to a five-year term on the NTSB beginning Jan. 1, 2018, as well as a two-year term as vice chairman. If confirmed by the U.S. Senate, he would fill the final slot on the board, providing the NTSB with a full complement of five members.
One must congratulate the Administration on picking Mr. Landsberg for this position the Board. The NTSB’s Most Wanted List for the last three years has named General Aviation as a priority safety concern. That has been his primary focus for the last 22 years during which he was the AOPA’s Foundation and Air Safety Institute (ASI) as executive director and then president, now as a senior advisor.
That recent history makes Mr. Landsberg a most qualified candidate to assess future small plane accidents and to recommend solutions. He is a licensed pilot with more than 6,000 flight hours and holds a number of certificates including airline transport pilot.A long academic and professional resume makes him ready to contribute to all of the Board’s cases.
Education
University of Maryland College Park
Master’s Degree Industrial technology
Iota Lambda Sigma – Professional industrial training fraternity
University of Maryland College Park
Bachelor’s Degree Psychology/English
Experience
Missile Launch Offic
US Air Force Reserve
Sep 1967 – May 1973
Manager – Air Age Education Dept
Cessna Aircraft Company
Feb 1977 – Feb 1980
Wichita, KS
Ass’t Chief Flight Instructor
Beacon Flying Service
Dates EmployedAug 1973 – Feb 1977
Clinton, MD
Associate Editor
Flying Magazine
Feb 1980 – Mar 1981
Wichita, KS
Product Marketing Manager
FlightSafety International
Aug 1981 – May 1992
Wichita, KS
President
AOPA Foundation & Air Safety Intitute
May 2010 – Dec 2014
Executive Director
AOPA Air Safety Foundation
May 1992 – May 2010
NBAA noted that Landsberg has written hundreds of articles on aviation safety and helped develop dozens of online courses. “His work with federal agencies, industry groups and other stakeholders makes him a perfect choice to serve on the NTSB,” said NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen. “His impressive breadth of experience and no-nonsense approach to safety will be an important asset in the Board’s work.”
But Landsberg’s imprint reaches beyond the general aviation community. National Air Traffic Controllers Association president Paul Rinaldi noted that Landsberg has worked collaboratively with his association on a variety of safety issues for 25 years and said he has “raised the bar for pilot safety.”
Not all of his work at AOPA was tough duty. Here at the AOPA Night for Flight, AOPA Foundation President Bruce Landsberg gives Marilyn a dip.
2. Tracy Lamb
The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) today announced it has named Tracy Lamb, an experienced pilot of manned and unmanned aircraft and a recognized aviation safety expert, as vice president of Regulatory and Safety Affairs and chief pilot.
As a former international airline pilot and senior flight instructor, Lamb has more than 7,000 flight hours, including more than 4,200 hours flying the Boeing 737. She has also piloted charter and corporate aircraft, flying missions that have included passenger and freight transport, aeromedical, and surveying. In addition, Lamb is licensed to operate unmanned aircraft systems.
Lamb is widely recognized as an authority on aviation safety. She is a certified ISO 9000:2008 lead auditor and has conducted audits and inspections of fixed wing, rotary wing, and UAS operators and maintenance organizations around the world. Most recently, she has developed safety and risk-management programs for UAS.
Lamb is widely recognized as an authority on aviation safety. She is a certified ISO 9000:2008 lead auditor and has conducted audits and inspections of fixed wing, rotary wing, and UAS operators and maintenance organizations around the world. Most recently, she has developed safety and risk-management programs for UAS.
Much of AUVSI advocacy before the FAA was more policy than technical in orientation before an agency focused on the technical. Further, some of the organization’s messages may not have expressed safety as its primary concern. Ms. Lamb’s professional experience will help those past deficiencies.
Education
RMIT University
RMIT University
Human Factors in Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Activities and Societies: RMIT UAS Research Team
Griffith University
Masters in Aviation Management
Griffith University
Aviation, Management, Human Factors
Activities and Societies: Human factors in aviation safety. Quality and Safety Mangement.
Gemmological Institute of America
Graduate Diploma & Diploma
Gemmology, Diamond Technology, Synthetics
RMIT University
Lecturer Aviation Safety Management Systems
Activities and Societies: RMIT Unmanned Aircraft Systems Research Team (RMIT UASRT)
Experience
VICE PRESIDENT REGULATORY & SAFETY AFFAIRS – CHIEF PILOT
AUVSI
Sep 2017 – Present
AUVSI is the world’s largest nonprofit organization devoted exclusively to advancing the unmanned systems and robotics community. Serving more than 7,500 members from government organizations, industry and academia, AUVSI is committed to fostering, developing and promoting unmanned systems and robotics technologies. AUVSI members support the defense, civil and commercial sectors.
Manager Safety Data Analysis
Bristow Group
May 2017 – Present
Board Member (observer)
UVS International
Jan 2016 – Present
Global RPAS Safety Manager
SGS HART Aviation
Aug 2014 – Apr 2017
Greater New York City Area
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) Safety and Risk Management Systems.
Auditing & Compliance,
Human Factors & Crew Resource Management Training,
Aviation Safety Management Systems,
Snr First Officer
Virgin Australia
Mar 2008 – Jul 2014
Melbourne
* Joined Virgin March 2008 Boeing 737 700/800 (endorsed 300-400)
* Command Instrument rating
Previous –
* Corporate Jet Charter, Domestic, International (Nauru / Vanuatu / New Guinea).
* FIFO Queensland mining, Citation Ultra, II,I, Bravo, Cessna 421,320.
* Light Twin Charter, Fish Spotting, Freight, Aeromedical, Power-line survey.
* Flight Instructor – Grade 1, (Multi-engine Training Approval).
* Simulator Instructor / Advanced Theory Instructor
Contractor – Human Factors & CRM Facilitator
Ansett Aviation Training
Mar 2012 – Nov 2013
Senior flight Instructor Volunteer Experience
Angel Flight Pilot and Earth Angel Driver
Company NameAngel Flight
Dates volunteeredJan 2002 – Present
Volunteer duration15 yrs 9 mos
CauseSocial Services
Volunteer Walking Guide
Company NameBlind Sports Australia
Dates volunteeredMar 2012 – Present
Volunteer duration5 yrs 7 mos
CauseSocial Services
Helping the visually impaired elderly to enjoy weekly walks around their familiar streets and parks.
Volunteer
Company NameAmerican Red Cross
Dates volunteeredFeb 2017 – Present
Volunteer duration8 mos
CauseDisaster and Humanitarian Relief
Australian Wings Academy
2002 – 2007
WELCOME TO BOTH
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