Andres Leiton
Vice President of Safety, Security & Regulatory Compliance 119 Dos @Gridiron Air
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WORK HISTORY
Vice President of Safety, Security & Regulatory Compliance 119 Dos @Gridiron Air
Lead enterprise Safety, Security, and Regulatory Compliance functions for Part 121 supplemental operations.• Executive owner of Safety Management System (SMS), Safety Risk Management (SRM), Internal Evaluation Program (IEP), and security governance frameworks.• Direct regulatory interface with FAA Certificate Management Team and executive leadership on compliance strategy, operational approvals, and growth initiatives.• Oversaw safety integration strategy for fleet expansion initiatives, including large aircraft program implementation and associated risk assessments.• Established executive-level safety dashboards, SPI governance cadence, and board-ready reporting structures.• Drive organizational culture initiatives embedding Just Culture, predictive analytics, and operational accountability across departments.
EDUCATION
Universidad de San Buenaventura
Bachelor's degree, Aeronautical Engineering
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Master of Aeronautical Science, Aviation / Aerospace Management Specialization
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Master of Aeronautical Science, Aviation / Aerospace Safety Systems
SKILLS
ABOUT ANDRES LEITON
As a Vice President and FAA Part 119 Director of Safety, I lead enterprise safety and regulatory strategy for complex Part 121 operations. With more than 20 years in commercial aviation, I focus on building governance systems that strengthen operational performance, regulatory confidence, and long-term enterprise resilience.My experience spans established global carriers and high-growth environments, where I have led certification initiatives, fleet integrations, safety culture transformations, and risk governance modernization. I architect and mature Safety Management Systems (SMS) aligned with FAA Part 5, ICAO Annex 19, IOSA, and DoD standards — integrating analytics, executive dashboards, and accountability frameworks that shift safety from reactive compliance to proactive performance management.I have overseen and expanded enterprise programs including ASAP, FOQA, FRMS, IEP, LOSA, VDRP, and regulatory change management initiatives. As a senior executive partner to CEOs, COOs, and regulators, I ensure operational growth is aligned with disciplined risk oversight and strategic compliance execution.Beyond aviation, I am deeply interested in the evolving future of safety governance in advanced mobility, autonomy, and AI-enabled operational systems. I believe the next frontier of transportation demands stronger integration between safety engineering, risk analytics, and executive accountability.My leadership philosophy is simple:Build systems that perform.Develop leaders who elevate others.Position safety as a strategic advantage — not a regulatory obligation.
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