WASHINGTON D.C. — APA Teamsters Local 1224 have announced its participation in the FAA’s Pilot Records Database Aviation Rule Making Committee (ARC) which commenced on Feb. 8.
As a result the “Airline Safety and FAA Extension Act of 2010,” Congress mandated the FAA to create numerous Aviation Rulemaking Committees (ARCs) to adequately address and review many aspects of this important aviation legislation.
CAPA was asked to chair the Pilot Records Database ARC. Upon recommendation, former Limestone resident, Russ Leighton, APA Teamsters Local 1224 Safety Director and International Brotherhood of Teamsters Airline Division (IBTAD) Safety Coordinator, was selected to chair the ARC on CAPA’s behalf.
Leighton, who formerly served as an aircraft accident investigator for the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), has worked closely with CAPA to develop a comprehensive safety strategy for the industry and most recently represented the IBTAD on the FAA’s Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee, stated, “I am honored to have been selected to chair this committee on behalf of the IBTAD and CAPA. I look forward to facilitating a discussion that will allow the ARC to make the recommendations necessary for the FAA to be able to write the best regulation possible.”
“Over the past few years, Local 1224 along with the Coalition of Airline Pilots Associations (CAPA) has been intimately involved with congressional representatives as they sought counsel from industry experts prior to the implementation of the Airline Safety and FAA Extension Act of 2010,” said APA Teamsters Local 1224 President Joe Muckle. “We have seen first-hand the positive impact professionals can have when they take the time to share their valuable experience. We are thrilled that several of our members were chosen on behalf of the Teamsters Airline Division and CAPA to participate in these FAA Rule Making Committees. It is a true testament to our memberships’ depth of experience and to our local’s reputation.”
“Russ has an extensive aviation education and notable experience with airline safety issues,” said Muckle. “His relationships with so many airlines make him an ideal candidate to chair any aviation committee.”
