Michael Ott, MS FRAeS
Award-winning leader in aviation safety, international aviation operations, emergency response planning, public speaking, and writing who listens and learns across multiple disciplines.
Expert in improving safety culture through improved leadership and awareness.
Creative, unconventional, non-linear problem solver who can make intuitive leaps to devise pragmatic, thoughtful solutions to the most difficult challenges.
Expert developer of change management and emergency response plans.
Safety Management Systems (SMS) expert in both ICAO and FAA standards.
“I would rather have the right answer than be right.”
Published writer, dedicated teacher, and noted public speaker.
IS-BAO Standards Board Member/IS-BAO Auditor - Airplane and helicopter operations.
ICAO Patient Safety Working Group Co-Chair.
NBAA Safety Committee Member.
Safety manager and lead international captain for worldwide air ambulance provider.
Recipient of first Dr. Tony Kern Professionalism in Aviation Award (2016) from NBAA.
Recipient of Safety Standdown Award (2019) for aviation safety leadership.
Designated Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society in honor of career achievements.
Can say thank you in 34 languages.
Masters degrees in Aviation Management and International Relations.
Doctoral candidate focusing on SMS research.
