DATE: 11/06/23
Andres Leiton serves as Part 119 Director of Safety (DOS), bringing over 17 years of aviation experience to the team. As Director of Safety, he oversees a range of responsibilities within Amerijet’s Safety Management System (SMS). His primary duty is to ensure the SMS is robust by collaborating with department leaders. He is also responsible for the successful execution of numerous tasks and functions across various critical safety areas. This includes the authority to modify any activities related to Amerijet’s Safety Management System.
Andres has a strong background in the aviation industry, exhibiting proficiency in risk assessment, quality assurance, safety management systems, and auditing. Before joining Amerijet, he held numerous leadership roles in the aviation industry, including Manager of SMS at World Atlantic Airlines and Director of Safety at Centurion Air Cargo.
Andres earned his bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering at Universidad de San Buenaventura in Bogota, Colombia, and his master’s degree in Aeronautical Science, specializing in Aviation Safety Systems and Aviation Management, from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida.
The 12th edition of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) kicked off on August 29, featuring 34 matches across multiple Caribbean nations. Amerijet International Airlines has partnered with CPL to manage cargo transportation for this year’s tournament. With matches taking place in six countries across the region, Amerijet will be responsible for moving essential […]
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Transporting hazardous materials by air is a highly regulated and intricate process that demands careful planning and strict compliance with regulations. Every year, more than 1.25 million dangerous goods shipments are transported by air. With air cargo growth predicted at 4.9% every year over the next 5 years, the number of dangerous goods shipments will […]
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Live coral shipment transported by Amerijet Honduras to Miami for the the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science efforts to save Florida’s dying coral reefs. “This could not have happened without the support from the all-star team at Amerijet,” said professor of marine biology Andrew Baker, who also hitched a […]
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