Speaker Bio

John has more than 27 years of experience in the aviation industry. He holds Federal Aviation Administration Control Tower Operator certificates from multiple facilities ranging from control towers in remote locations in Eastern Europe to managing operations at one of the busiest and most complex facilities in the Asia Pacific region. John has a wide range of aviation experience from being and instrument rated pilot to working as a terminal air traffic controller. His background also includes air traffic expertise in managing jurisdictional airspace and procedural changes, large scale multinational military exercises, major airport construction projects, and oversight of safety management systems. While serving in contrasting leadership roles John has developed a collaborative approach to resolving challenges by a diverse group of stakeholders within the aviation industry. His vision is to improve global aviation safety and efficiency through effective strategic and technical engagement.