Captain John Deleeuw is one of the industry's most highly regarded strategic management experts, having served as Senior Manager of Flight Safety at American Airlines (AA) for five years, addressing safety data systems such as Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA), Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP), and Line Operations Safety Audit (LOSA) as integral elements within the Safety Management system.

Responsible for the Flight, Cabin, Maintenance, and Dispatch ASAP, as well as the FOQA program at American Airlines, he planned and managed the Corporate Safety Department while working closely with the AA Flight department, interfacing with all departments to proactively identify and develop strategies and practices to prevent accidents and incidents.  He also acted as AA’s liaison with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Department of Defense (DOD).                          

Prior to this, Deleeuw was the Deputy Chairman of the National Safety Committee at the Allied Pilots Association (APA), implemented several safety initiatives benefitting the 10,000 American Airlines pilots, and secured assistance during incidents and accidents for American Airlines crew members throughout the world.  

He served as an USAF C-130 Evaluator Pilot for eight years and participated in Desert Shield.