Alexandria, VA, July 7, 2010 — The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) is pleased to announce the hiring of Bryan Burns as the foundation’s new executive director. Burns takes over for Jacqueline Rosser, who has resumed her full-time duties as the National Air Transportation Association’s director of regulatory affairs. Burns assumes his new position with the ACSF effective July 6.
Burns has 28 years of experience in the fixed base operator (FBO) industry. Prior to joining the ACSF, he was the general manager for Signature Flight Support at the Washington Dulles and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airports, where he was responsible for all daily operations. Under his successful management, Signature Flight Support at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport was rated the #1 FBO in the nation for four consecutive years by Pro Pilot Magazine.
“We are pleased to announce the addition of Bryan to the ACSF staff,” stated ACSF Chairman Jim Christiansen. “His strong financial management background and leadership qualities will be a great asset to the ACSF.”
Previously, Burns served as the vice president of Jackson Hole Aviation, where he managed 35 employees in line service, customer service, aircraft maintenance and properties. While there, he reduced expenses by 15% yet enhanced all services, amenities, and facilities. He developed a strong partnership with the local airport board and improved ranking/score in the Aviation International News survey year after year. He has held similar positions with other FBOs.
Burns holds a Bachelor of Science in Air Commerce/Transportation Technology from Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, Florida. He has excellent leadership, financial, operations, customer service and people management skills.
“The ACSF and its membership are quite fortunate to have someone with Bryan’s experience assuming the executive director position,” concluded Christiansen. “I look forward to working with him as we build a solid safety foundation that fosters the improvement and awareness of safety in the charter world.”
