ACSF Announces New Board Member

Jeff MadtesThe Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) is pleased to announce the selection of Jeff Madtes, president of FirstFlight, to the ACSF Board of Governors, beginning October 15, 2013.

Mr. Madtes has over 15 years of corporate aviation experience and has been with FirstFlight for the past 10years. He has held progressively responsible positions with the Company including Chief Pilot, VP Operations and Head of Sales. In his role as President, he is responsible for the successful leadership, management, and performance of all aspects of FirstFlight. Prior experience includes airport management with responsibility for airport activities, flight school, ground maintenance and FAA interface.

Mr. Madtes is a licensed captain on the Premier and the G200.  He has logged over 8.500 flight hours and has a BA degree from Moravian.

"I am honored to be appointed to the ACSF Board of Governors,” said Jeff.  “FirstFlight is proud to be one of the high quality operators that strive to enhance our level of safety through the accomplishment of the ACSF audit process, the most comprehensive in our industry."

"Jeff’s knowledge, experience and leadership in the aviation industry will help support and sustain the foundation’s ongoing and future safety activities," said ACSF President Bryan Burns.