Chris van Geystel
Chief of Flight Safety for Boeing Test & Evaluation
- Role
- Chief of Flight Safety Boeing Test & Evaluation at Boeing
- Location
- Charleston, SC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Chris van Geystel
Experienced aviation safety manager with a demonstrated history of working across the aviation and aerospace industry. Skilled in risk assessment, risk management, voluntary safety reporting and reporting systems, data analysis, including Tableau, Safety Management Systems (SMS), and emergency response plan development. Strong educational background, including working towards a Ph.D. in Aviation Safety.
Experience
Chief of Flight Safety Boeing Test & Evaluation
Nov 2025 — Present · Charleston, SC, US
As the Chief of Flight Safety for BT & E, I lead a team of safety pilots and investigators supporting BT & E flight safety across all Boeing platforms. Our team supports the Flight Ops portion of the BT & E SMS, conducts all FO safety investigations and risk assessments, manages the BT & E ASAP & CISP, is the document owner for the commercial aircraft accident response plan, and ensures our SMS remains compliant with the voluntary standards under our SMSVP for a Part 125 operator.
Education
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Aeronautical Science
2002 — 2006
Duke University
Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate
2017 — 2017
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Certificate, Leadership at All Levels
2019 — 2020
University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business
Professional Certificate in Management
2017 — 2018
University of Washington Civil and Environmental Engineering
Master's of Science (MS), Supply Chain Transportation & Logistics
2015 — 2017
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Certificate , Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
2017 — 2017
University of Southern California
Certificate, Aviation Safety
2017 — 2018
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
2021 — 2027
ARGUS PROS
Aviation Auditor Training - IOSA Focus
South Carolina Emergency Management Division
Certificate, Emergency Response Plan - HSEEP
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