JDA and FJD Form Aviation Safety and Security Partnership

Sept. 19, 2013
They will perform independent safety and security reviews to identify and mitigate hazards and security shortcomings in flight operations, airport operations, and aircraft maintenance.

JDA Aviation Solutions (JDA) and FJD, Inc. (FJD) have entered into a strategic partnership to help aviation organizations meet regulatory requirements, performance objectives and quality goals related to aviation safety and security. 

The staff of Chicago-based FJD comprises former senior level federal employees in law enforcement, security and safety professionals along with individuals who have similar track records in private industry.  Bethesda, MD-based JDA is an international aviation service company.  "This agreement provides a great opportunity for JDA and FJD to work together and offer the most comprehensive suite of services to the aviation industry worldwide. No other organization has the breadth of experience as JDA and FJD when it comes to aviation safety and security," said Joe Del Balzo, president of JDA.

The joint JDA/FJD team of aviation safety and security specialists will help commercial and government clients to:

  • Perform independent safety and security reviews to identify and mitigate hazards and security shortcomings in flight operations, airport operations, and aircraft maintenance.
  • Uncover latent conditions, program gaps, incomplete procedures and processes that can start the chain of events leading to an accident, incident or security issue.
  • Pinpoint shortfalls in security plans, recognize the signs of a security threat, and respond appropriately
  • Design safety and security programs, procedures and protocols for all stakeholders—front-line employees to senior managers.

"The FJD and JDA partnership solidifies our collective objectives of providing clients with a single entity that provides the best in class products and services for any aviation organization worldwide. The experience between both companies is unmatched by any other group” said Frank Donahue, Managing Director, FJD. 

About JDA - JDA is a well-known international aviation technology service company that offers safety and security management, certification and compliance solutions and services for airlines, airports, business and general aviation operators, aircraft manufacturers, aviation maintenance and repair companies, regulatory agencies, government agencies, commercial organizations and aviation system users.

About FJD - FJD Inc. is a security/safety consortium of senior-level professionals with competencies in the fields of security, safety, fire, training, crisis management, executive protection and investigations. Our professionals—from government and private industry—have over 175 years of combined domestic and international experience. FJD Inc.’s core options can be customized to meet your specific needs.