Trump nominates pilot to serve on transportation safety board

Trump Nominates Pilot to Serve on Transportation Safety Board

Trump nominates pilot to serve on transportation safety board

President Donald Trump is nominating an American Airlines pilot and safety official to serve on the National Transportation Safety Board, according to Senate records.

American Airlines pilot tapped for key safety agency position

If confirmed by the U.S. Senate, Captain John DeLeeuw will serve out the the remainder of former NTSB Vice Chair Alvin Brown’s term that is set to expire on...

Trump Nominates Airline Pilot To NTSB

President Donald Trump has nominated American Airlines pilot John DeLeeuw to serve on the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). DeLeeuw, who is currently managing director of safety and efficiency at American Airlines and a Boeing 787 captain, was put forward to replace Alvin Brown, a Biden administration appointee removed from the board in May. Brown has since filed a lawsuit challenging his dismissal. DeLeeuw brings more than three deca…