Dr. Dan Boedigheimer, Founder and Chief Safety Officer of Advanced Aircrew Academy, Named Chairman of NBAA Safety Committee

Dr. Dan Boedigheimer, Founder and Chief Safety Officer of Advanced Aircrew Academy, Named Chairman of NBAA Safety Committee
  • October 21, 2024

CHARLESTON, SC / October 21, 2024 / -- Dr. Dan Boedigheimer, PhD, founder and Chief Safety Officer of Advanced Aircrew Academy, has been appointed the new Chairman of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Safety Committee, effective October 21, 2024. Dr. Boedigheimer brings a wealth of experience to this role, having held positions as an FAA Aircraft Program Designee, Pilot Proficiency Examiner, Check Airman, Instructor Pilot, Flight Standards Manager, and Training Manager for Part 135 Air Carriers. He holds an Airline Transport Pilot certificate with over 5,000 hours of flight experience in business jets.

Receiving a bachelor's degree in Aviation Management from Minnesota State University, a master's degree in Aviation Safety from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, and a PhD in Aerospace Science from North Central University, Dr. Boedigheimer has dedicated his career to enhancing aviation safety. He also serves as a training subject matter expert for the International Business Aviation Council's IS-BAO Standards Board.

Outgoing Chairman Paul BJ Ransbury, CEO at Aviation Performance Solutions,  commended Dr. Boedigheimer's contributions, stating, "Dan's leadership as Vice Chair has been invaluable to our mission of advancing aviation safety. His deep commitment and strategic approach have greatly strengthened the Safety Committee, and he is exceptionally well-positioned to take on the role of Chairman. I have no doubt he will continue to lead the group forward with the same dedication and focus."

Jordan Huibers, Co-CEO of Advanced Aircrew Academy, also acknowledged Dr. Boedigheimer's impact, saying, "Dan's commitment to training and safety has always been at the heart of our mission at Aircrew Academy. We are incredibly proud of his appointment as Chairman of the NBAA Safety Committee, as it reflects his unwavering dedication to improving safety standards across the aviation sector."

Dr. Boedigheimer expressed his gratitude for the opportunity, saying, "I am honored to lead the NBAA Safety Committee and work alongside so many dedicated professionals committed to making business aviation safer. I want to thank Paul BJ Ransbury for his leadership and contributions, which have set a strong foundation for the committee's continued impact on aviation safety."

The NBAA Safety Committee provides strategic guidance and expertise on matters of aviation safety, identifying significant industry risks and collaborating to develop impactful solutions. Comprising a team of over 70 experts, the committee serves as a valuable resource for NBAA members and the business aviation community.

About Advanced Aircrew Academy
Advanced Aircrew Academy (www.aircrewacademy.com) is the leading full-service provider of customized eLearning for the business aviation industry. Advanced Aircrew Academy offers over 125 regularly updated and customizable modules to suit each flight department’s unique operating requirements. Hundreds of air carriers rely on Advanced Aircrew Academy to provide customized operator-specific training to meet Part 135 requirements. As a certified Program Support Affiliate (PSA) of the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC), Advanced Aircrew Academy training is certified for the International Standard for Business Aviation Operations (IS-BAO). Advanced Aircrew Academy also supports Business Aviation Safety Consortium (BASC) operators as a preferred training provider in compliance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards.

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