This is a guest post by David M. Leder.

David is the Senior Director of Communications and Marketing for AviationSafety.

He previously worked at Aviation Safety Institute, an FAA-certified and FAA-accredited certification organization that evaluates and assesses aviation safety.

David joined AviationSafety Institute in 2007 as a staff member, after previously serving as a pilot for a large U.S. commercial airline.

David holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the University of Virginia.

David currently resides in Virginia with his wife and two daughters.

This article originally appeared on AviationSafetyReview.com.