SAFETY AMOA join forces in their commitment to safety

TRAINING Semi-annual recurrent training is essential to accident prevention

OBSTACLE AVOIDANCE NVG's, HTAWS, and IFR Operation critical to mitigate risk

SAFETY SYSTEMS SMS is the critical component to effective risk mitigation

OVERSIGHT Effective safety management depends on data collection and analysis

Christopher Eastlee, Managing Director

Chris is currently the Managing Director for the Air Medical Operators Association (AMOA). As Managing Director, he works on behalf of members to formulate policy and corresponds with various government agencies and the United States Congress, as well as other trade associations and policy groups.

Formally the Government Relations Manager with the Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS), Chris served as the liaison to several AAMS Committees and became familiar with aviation regulation and safety. Chris began his Government Relations work at the Gencarelli Group where he focused on homeland security and national defense and gained extensive experience working with Congress and numerous federal agencies.

 A graduate of the International Studies School at DePaul University in Chicago, Chris was educated in analyzing and evaluating social and political issues both domestically and internationally.

Chris currently resides in Washington, DC and enjoys boxing, reading, and music.