David D. Leithner, Msc, Avsec-Pm Email & Phone Number

David is a university graduate and experienced professional with extensive global leadership and management experience in small, medium and large multinational organisations. Always up for a good challenge, he firmly believes in building and strengthening organisations through an engaged workforce and by enabling and developing talent in a diverse and inclusive workplace that recognizes all people and cultures as the recipe for success.David founded the Asia Pacific Helicopter Safety Team and is a published author and occasional guest speaker at industry events.Highlights include – ­­- Over 25 years of diverse Worldwide operational and management experience that includes service delivery to major Oil and Gas clients and forming strong alliances with employees, customers and service suppliers; - Assessing organizational needs, advising on strategic direction and initiatives that enhance corporate performance and help navigate through organisational challenges­- Operational and strategic planning including change management, goal setting, time management, budgeting and performance management ­- Contract reviews, negotiations and management of contracts in excess of USD 250M­- Process and operations standardization, improvement and optimization­­- Training and Development planning and management- Safety and Quality management and assurance- University Education in Air Transport Management, Aviation Security and Programme/Project Management- International Air Transport Association (IATA) accredited Aviation Management Professional (AvMP)­- International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) - Aviation Security Professional Manager (AVSEC-PM)- Airline Transport Pilot (FAA, Transport Canada, others) rated in both Fixed-and Rotor-wing Aircraft with over 8,500 flying hours- Experienced Flight Instructor and Examiner with over 2,500 instructional hours in aircraft and simulators, including IFR, MCC and CRM

Listed skills include Leadership, Quality Management, Aviation, Military Aviation, and 47 others.

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  Director, Air Transport Safety

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  Canada