PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2003- President, Charles Huettner Associates: Cross-agency aviation strategies and problem-solving
Executive Office of the President, National Science and Technology Council:
2000- 02 Senior Policy Advisor for Aviation, SES-4
Responsible for interagency coordination and implementation of the Administration's policies and programs related to aeronautics R&D; aviation safety, security, efficiency and environment; and GPS. Led White House efforts to remove GPS Selective Availability and creation of a Wire System Safety interagency working group and report to the President. Executive Director for the Presidential "Commission on the Future of the United States Aerospace Industry".
National Aeronautics and Space Administration:
1999-00 Executive Secretary, FAA/NASA Executive Committee, EV-2
Responsible to the FAA/NASA Executive Committee Co-chairman for direction and oversight of the FAA and NASA joint aviation and space transportation research, development and implementation efforts. Created the strategic alliance between NASA and FAA that was signed by both Administrators and established the Executive Committee. Developed and coordinated the release of the National Science and Technology Council "National R&D Plan for Aviation Safety, Security, Efficiency and Environmental Compatibility".
1995-99 Director for Aviation Safety Research, Washington DC, SES-4
Responsible for developing an aviation safety research strategy and investment plan for NASA and developing a National Aeronautics Alliance between government and industry. The research strategy was completed, announced by the President, NASA committed a half billion dollars, established a program office, and implemented the program plan. Served on the White House Commission on Aviation Safety and Security and the National Civil Aviation Review Commission.
Federal Aviation Administration:
1988-95 Deputy/Acting Associate Administrator for Aviation Safety, SES-4
Safety advisor to the Administrator. Responsible for the FAA offices that analyze safety data; oversee agency safety policy and program development; conduct studies to improve safety; and provide safety outreach. Represented the FAA before the Congress, press, industry and public forums. Accomplishments include the creation of a worldwide safety data analysis center to facilitate safety research; improvements in the Aviation Safety Reporting System; numerous studies and educational efforts; and the rebuilding of public confidence after a series of fatal airline accidents.
1984-88 Technical Advisor, Office of Flight Standards, Washington DC.
Responsible for overall technical planning and coordination of FAA's flight standards and related development programs. Accomplishments include design and implementation of "Project Safe" in which FAA inspector handbooks, job descriptions, automation systems, performance guidelines, and management tracking schemes were revised, updated and integrated. Authored a paper describing Project Safe that was published in the journal of the National Association of Public Administration.
1982-84 Manager, Flight Standards Division - FAA Southern Region, Atlanta Ga.
Responsible for leading and managing FAA's Flight Standards field certification, compliance, enforcement, and safety education programs in the South Eastern US and the Caribbean. Managed over 300 inspectors and regional staff. Accomplishments include a consolidation of 16 offices to 5 due to major resource constraints. By using a people centered approach to managing the process, this consolidation was accomplished without grievance.
1980-82 Manager, Air Transportation Division, Washington DC.
Responsible for developing the safety regulations and policies that govern the flight operations of US air carriers, commuters, and air taxis. Accomplishments included implementing changes to CFR Part 121 simulation regulations that permit total training in a simulator; the creation of the National Simulation Team; and creating an exemption for a demonstration training program at United Airlines. This demonstration became the basis for advanced qualification training programs for airlines.
1977-80 Manager, Project Development Branch, Washington, DC.
Responsible for the development of regulations and flight operations programs. Accomplishments include the development of the Advanced Simulation Regulation that offered an economic incentive to improve flight simulator training. Authored "Windshear" and "Noise Abatement Departure Profile" Advisory Circulars.
1975-77 Aviation Safety Inspector B-727/747, JFK Airport, NY.
Participated in two major aircraft accident investigations.
EDUCATION
1984-85 MP A, Harvard University, J. F. K. School of Government, Cambridge, MA. 1964-69 BS, Industrial Management, University of Akron, Akron, OH.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
1969-99 Colonel, United States Air Force Reserve - Retired
1983-99 Member- Royal Aeronautical Society & National Aeronautics Association.
1989-95 Board of Advisors, Flight Safety Foundation and USC Safety Institute.
1991-93 Elected President, Old Town Civic Association, Alexandria, VA.
1995-99 USAFR, MA to the Air Force Chief of Safety, HQUSAF/SE, Pentagon, Colonel.
2000-03 George Washington University Aviation Institute Advisory Board
DECORATIONS: Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Medal, the Air Force Commendation Medal, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the Combat Readiness Medal, and the Vietnam Service Medal