Valerie Smith

Faa Safety Team (Faast) Representative @Federal Aviation Administration

San Diego, CA, US

The mission of the FAA Safety Team is to lower the Nation’s aviation accident rate by conveying safety principles and practices through training, outreach, and education; while establishing partnerships and encouraging the continual growth of a positive safety culture within the aviation community- Conduct or assist in FAASTeam events- Encourage pilots to participate in the Pilot Proficiency Program- Identify hazards or unsafe conditions with regard to airports and national airspace system and make appropriate notifications- Counsel airmen through education- Offer assistance and provide information to pilots who seek aid in transiting or operating in the local area- Offer assistance to pilots and aviation organizations in establishing safety awareness within their organizations by using a safety management system where appropriate- Make recommendations to improve aircraft systems or design, and report conditions or malfunctions that may be hazardous to safe aircraft operations- Aid in the dissemination of information to the aviation community, including changes to regulations- Airworthiness Directives, safety bulletins, malfunction defect reports, and/or operational procedures pertinent to aircraft or pilots, aircraft owners, maintenance technicians, and aviation organizations. Support safety committees.

San Diego State University

B.A., Liberal Arts

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Master of Science - MS, Aviation Safety

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Graduate Certificate - Aviation Safety , Aeronautics

Pinnacle Aviation Academy

Commercial Pilot

Sheffield School of Aeronautics

FAA Aircraft Dispatch Certificate