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The U.S. Senate confirmed John DeLeeuw as a member of the National Transportation Safety Board on Feb. 25.
DeLeeuw was nominated by President Donald Trump in September to replace Alvin Brown. He currently serves as both a pilot and the managing director of safety and efficiency at American Airlines. Before that, he was a C-130 Hercules evaluator and instructor pilot for the U.S. Air Force. He participated in Desert Storm, HALO airdrops with Navy SEALS and numerous classified special operations.
DeLeeuw has over 19,000 flight hours and is currently a qualified Captain on the 787 Dreamliner. He has taught courses on Aviation Safety Management Systems, Incident Investigation/Analysis and Safety Performance Indicators at the University of Southern California Aviation Safety andamp; Security Program.
"The National Safety Council congratulates John DeLeeuw on his confirmation as a member of the National Transportation Safety Board," said Lorraine Martin, the National Safety Council CEO. "NSC looks forward to working with Member DeLeeuw during his term to improve safety on our nation's roadways, where too many preventable deaths occur each year."
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The Senate vote was 50-45 along party lines, with Republicans casting all 50 yes votes, according to AviationWeek. He will serve out the remainder of Brown's term, which ends on Dec. 31, 2026.
"The NTSB plays a central role in strengthening transportation safety through independent investigation and clear, fact-based recommendations," says François Lassale, president and CEO of VAI. "John DeLeeuw's operational background and safety leadership will contribute to the Board's important work. VAI looks forward to working with Member DeLeeuw and all Members of the NTSB in the important work of advancing aviation safety."