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Bruce Landsberg this week officially began his duties as the vice chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board. The Senate confirmed the nomination of Landsberg as a member and vice chairman of the Safety Board late last month, and NTSB chairman Robert Sumwalt swore him in on August 7. He was appointed to a two-year term as vice chairman and five-year term as a member.
Landsberg steps into his new roles with decades of general aviation safety expertise, having formerly served as president of the AOPA Air Safety Institute as well as having held management positions with FlightSafety International and Cessna Aircraft. In addition, he brings deep operational knowledge with 6,000 hours as a pilot.
Sumwalt praised his background, saying Landsberg's “expertise and long-standing commitment to safety will be invaluable assets. We welcome him to the NTSB.”
“Throughout my career, I have had a great appreciation for the work the NTSB does,” Landsberg said. “It is an honor to join the NTSB in its pursuit of transportation safety in all modes of transportation.”
The Senate last month also confirmed the nomination of Jennifer Homendy. Homendy, who was appointed to fulfill the remainder of a vacated term that expires Dec. 31, 2019, is anticipated to join the board shortly. Once she is on board, the NTSB will have a full complement of five board members.
The National Transportation Safety Board has a full complement of members with the confirmations of Bruce Landsberg and Jennifer Homendy to fill the open seats on the five-member panel. The Senate approved both nominations to the Safety Board in late July. They join chairman Robert Sumwalt and members Earl Weener and Bella Dinh-Zarr on the Board.
Landsberg officially began his duties as a member and vice chairman board after Sumwalt swore him in on August 7. He was appointed to a two-year term as vice chairman and five-year term as a member.
Landsberg steps into his new roles with decades of general aviation safety expertise, having formerly served as executive director and president of the AOPA Air Safety Institute. Most recently serving as an advisor to ASI, he also has served as the industry co-chair of the FAA’s runway safety program.
Landsberg joined AOPA in 1992, but his aviation career traces back to 1967 as mission launch officer with the U.S. Air Force Reserve. His background also includes roles with companies such as Beacon Flying Service, Cessna Aircraft, and FlightSafety International, as well as with Flying magazine. In addition, with 6,000 hours as a pilot, he brings deep operational knowledge to the post.
Sumwalt praised his background, saying Landsberg's “expertise and long-standing commitment to safety will be invaluable assets. We welcome him to the NTSB.”
“Throughout my career, I have had a great appreciation for the work the NTSB does,” Landsberg said. “It is an honor to join the NTSB in its pursuit of transportation safety in all modes of transportation.”
Homendy, meanwhile, was appointed to fulfill the remainder of a vacated term that expires Dec. 31, 2019. She was sworn in on August 20. Homendy’s background has been focused on other areas of transportation safety, as she served as the Democrat staff director of the House railroads, pipelines, and hazardous materials subcommittee since 2004. She also has been a legislative representative for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and worked for the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO, the American Iron and Steel Institute, and the National Federation of Independent Business.
NBAA welcomed the confirmations. Ed Bolen, president and CEO of the association, called Landsberg “one of the most knowledgeable and passionate safety proponents our industry has ever seen,” and said his expertise makes him a valued addition to the NTSB. NBAA highlighted his frequent participation at the association's events.
As for Homendy, Bolen added, “The association has always had a positive relationship with all NTSB members, and we’re confident this spirit of collaboration will continue with this new addition to the Board."