Outstanding Aviator Troy Smith Wins First Eugene Cernan Safety Award
Bombardier Aerospace today announced the winner of its first Safety Standdown Eugene Cernan Safety Award. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Aviation Department Supervisory Special Agent Troy Smith was presented the award at the close of the 16th edition of Safety Standdown USA in Wichita, Kansas, capping a successful year that has seen its knowledge-based training delivered to more than 700 aviation professionals at seminars held in Shanghai, China, São Paulo, Brazil and Wichita, Kansas.
“More than 5,000 aviation professionals have benefited from Safety Standdown’s knowledge-based training, since its inception in 1996,” explained Steve Ridolfi, President, Bombardier Business Aircraft. “The legacy of Safety Standdown is improved aviation safety as attendees apply the principles they have learned in their daily work routines.” he added.
The first Eugene Cernan Safety Award was presented this year to Special Agent Troy Smith. He is a model for every industry aviator. He never stops looking for the next improvement program and always makes sure he leads by example.
“I am very proud to have presented this award to Special Agent Troy Smith, an outstanding aviator by all accounts,” said Captain Cernan. “I have no doubt that the knowledge he gained from his attendance at Safety Standdown has had a valuable impact on his career.”