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ATCA Honors 2010 Glen A. Gilbert Memorial Award Winner
ATCA is pleased to announce the 2010 Glen Gilbert Award winner, Neil Planzer. He currently holds the title of Vice President of Strategy of Boeing Air Traffic Management, the latest position in an over 30 year career in the air traffic control industry.
Neil Planzer joined Boeing Air Traffic Management in April 2003 as vice president, ATM Stakeholder Solutions. In this role, Planzer is responsible for leading the development of plans, and building stakeholder support, for the deployment of a next-generation air traffic system. Planzer brings extensive experience in air traffic control operations, requirements development, research, training, procedures and aviation security and safety to this new position.
Planzer came to Boeing from the U.S. Department of Defense, where he served since 1998 as executive director, DoD Policy Board on Federal Aviation and associate director, Civil Aviation, U.S. Air Force. Prior to joining the Defense Department, Planzer spent more than 25 years with the FAA, in progressively more responsible positions including terms as director of both the Office of Air Traffic Program Management and its Air Traffic Systems Requirements Service.
Neil Planzer’s accomplishments include formulating and implementing DoD Regional Airspace Initiatives in 28 countries around the world; successfully establishing and managing startup organizations within the FAA; authoring Defense Department policy on air traffic control and air traffic management for China, Korea, Central Asia and Eastern Europe; and advising the National Security Council on restoring civil access to national airspace after September 11, 2001.
Neil has been an active member of ATCA, and has served in the capacities of Chairman, strong supporter of the ATCA Scholarship Fund, and speaker at several events. He is a tireless advocate for the organization and the aviation industry.
Join ATCA in celebrating Neil and his achievements at the Glen A. Gilbert Memorial Award Reception and Banquet on October 27, 2010. This special night will be the conclusion of the 55th Annual Conference and Exhibition to be held from October 24-27, 2010 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center at National Harbor, MD. Tickets are included in the Conference Registration. Additional tickets or corporate tables may be purchased. Contact: Claire Rusk (703-299-2430 xtn. 309 or claire.rusk@atca.org) or Ken Carlisle (703-299-2430 xtn. 310, ken.carlisle@atca.org) for information.
