dhuntzinger52@gmail.com
15396 E. Layton Pl. (M) 303 512 3954
Aurora, CO 80015
Senior level aviation industry executive with significant worldwide leadership experience in all aspects of aviation safety, security, quality & emergency response. Broad experience developing & leading high performance teams.
Proven track record of exceeding targets & expectations. Trusted advisor to top management.
GENERAL MANAGER SAFETY, SECURITY & COMPLIANCE.
Lead multi-cultural team. Established world class SMS program. Manage all security programs at all destinations. Lead QA group.
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Led team on IOSA audit; zero (0) Findings (Rev. 6, June 2013)
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Transitioned from Lagging Indicators to Leading Indicators for all departmental KPIs
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Created Security Risk Assessment program for entire network
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Established internal audit (Quality Assurance) program with CAA accepted Company audit plan
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Created Monthly Safety Newsletter based on Occurrence Reports submitted
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Started Environmental Affairs activities
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Resurrected Company Safety Journal; published quarterly.
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Rewrote company (CAA accepted) SMS Manual, DG Manual and Emergency Response Plan
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Team Leader during Cyclone Evan (Category 4 cyclone)
VICE PRESIDENT FLEET SAFETY Responsible for operational safety issues, accident investigation and safety communications with customers worldwide.
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Created traveling SMS “road show” for operators in Latin America, SE Asia and other regions.
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Established external safety communication plan following a fatal accident in the heavy helicopter line.
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Vice Chair of European Helicopter Safety Team EHEST).
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Created Maintenance Safety Tool Kit in partnership with Shell Aircraft.
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Created SMS business unit.
VICE PRESIDENT, SAFETY, SECURITY & COMPLIANCE Managed and led staff of 58; responsible for all safety, security & audit activity for Korean Air. Managed Emergency Response and Family Assistance program.
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Led transition to Safety Management System (SMS) program; KCASA approved OCT 2008.
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Initiated high profile programs to enhance all operations. Results since 2006: unstabilized approaches & FOQA exceedences, down 80%. Occupational injuries & ground damage down 50%. Zero security violations, worldwide.
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Led team on IOSA audit; zero (0) Findings (Rev.1, SEP 2008)
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Passed DoD audit, zero findings, in 2007 (only major airline in the world ~ outside the US ~ to pass).
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Revamped safety bonus program based on the severity of the event to causal factors based.
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Safety publication, SkySafe21, received Flight Safety Foundation Brownlow Award, 2007, based on changes
(unsuccessful two previous years).
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Presented safety, security & quality activities to insurers in London; 20% reduction in insurance costs (2007).
VICE PRESIDENT, SAFETY & SECURITY Led all aspects of safety & security for TAG USA, including all
Part 91 and 135 managed aircraft operations. Assisted international based TAG organizations (JAA equivalent of a Part 135 charter operation in Geneva, and the TAG owned and operated Farnborough Airport) with safety and security functions. Provided safety, risk management and loss control support to all department heads from
Sales and Finance to Flight Operations and Maintenance. Established several safety critical programs including:
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Risk based anonymous hazard reporting system
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FAA compliant “recognize & refuse” dangerous goods training to prevent shipping or carriage of DG
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FAA approved passenger medical oxygen program (only Part 135 operator in US with this program)
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Emergency response plan with regular table top drills
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TSA-compliant Part 135 security program for entire TAG USA operation
Enhancements improved customer confidence, helped reduce aircraft insurance premiums by 40%, reduced ground damage events, increased employee morale and fostered excellent relations with regulatory authorities.

SAFETY & SECURITY CONSULTANT Developed and implemented effective safety programs for various commercial and corporate operators.
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Conducted code-share audits of Part 129 international flag carriers on behalf of a major US airline
Led successful effort to re-establish code share status between a Part 129 flag carrier and a major US carrier
Established three FAA-compliant safety programs: two at Part 121 airlines and the other at a Part 135 operation
VICE PRESIDENT, SAFETY First VP Safety for America West (26 people, $8 million per year budget), encompassing safety for the airport, flight operations, maintenance, cabin, occupational and environmental concerns. Qualified on B757 but did not fly the line.
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Implemented Behavior Based Safety program which reduced On-the-Job-Injury (OJI) rates and aircraft damage.
Successfully reduced OJI and property damage each year (by more than 15% in each category)
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Started Flight Data Analysis (FOQA) program for improving Flight Operations, Maintenance and Engineering
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Started an internal evaluation program (considered by FAA as best in the industry)
ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION TEAM LEADER Appointed as liaison between the Investigating Authority and Boeing. As part of the Boeing Air Safety Investigation team, involved in all major Boeing accident investigations during this time.
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Worked on nine different field investigations resulting in significant design and procedural changes.
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Developed an advanced accident investigation training session for presentation at the FAA training academy
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Created a course on basic accident investigation for both employees and airlines.
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Designed course that taught basic safety program management to airline managers, safety officers and government officials. Program was translated into Chinese, Russian and Spanish and presented more than 70 times to over 2000 people. (1993 to 1997).
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Developed and managed a three year, $1.1 million dollar effort to improve airline safety in China. Taught the
Safety Program Model to airline and government officials. Organized and conducted on-site safety audits at all 40+ airlines in China and set up an internship program for Chinese safety officers to travel and work with existing and effective safety departments at international airlines. (1993 to 1996).
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Created concept and wrote script for a video which demonstrated the goals and processes associated with a safety program. Intended for distribution at the employee level, the video dramatized an unplanned event in airline operations and offered a situation resolution. Video was incorporated into training programs worldwide. (1995)
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Created and oversaw airline-style flight safety program for Boeing Flight Test pilots and engineers. Expanded to include all the Company’s training pilots. (1992 to 1997).
ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION TEAM LEADER Appointed as liaison between the Investigating Authority and Bell Helicopter.
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Conducted 16 field investigations with numerous design and procedural changes
SAFETY ENGINEER & ANALYST Analyzed fire related studies and advised company on fire related issues.
SYSTEM SAFETY ENGINEER Safety analysis of solid rocket motors using Mil-Std 882
HELICOPTER AMBULANCE PILOT Created Company Safety Program.
COMMISSIONED OFFICER & HH52A RESCUE HELICOPTER PILOT
Flight Safety Officer aboard ship, ground safety duties at air station.

Union Institute and University, Cincinnati, OH PhD Safety 1995
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA MS Safety 1985
University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI BA History 1975
USC Aviation Safety Certificate Program 1983
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) 1986
ISO 9000 Lead Auditor Training 2000
Industry activities
George Washington U. Adjunct Faculty in Safety and Security certificate program 1997 to 2008
Embry Riddle Adjunct Faculty; Undergraduate & Graduate courses 1997 to 1999
Speaker at professional seminars and conventions 1998 to present
Keynote Speaker Flight Safety Foundation Int’l Air Safety Seminar 2007
Published in numerous aviation magazines 1996 to present
Aerospace Journalist of the Year (Safety, Business Aviation) 2006, 2008
Airline Transport Pilot Rotorcraft; Helicopter Bell 206 2200 hrs
Commercial, Instrument Fixed Wing; Multi-Engine, Land 400 hrs