2017 Whittle Safety Award Presented
The International Federation of Airworthiness (IFA) has honoured Mike Gamlin the Manager of Air Safety Investigation at Rolls Royce PLC.
On Wednesday, 20 September 2017 at the UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) Headquarters in Farnborough the 2017 `Sir Frank Whittle Safety Award` was presented.
The Whittle Award was presented by IFA to recognise outstanding contributions made to advance the safety of aviation. At the presentation, Mike said: “I’m humbled to receive this prestigious award from the Federation”
Present at the event was Crispin Orr the Chief Inspector at the AAIB and many of his staff.
IFA Chief Executive John Vincent commented: “I’m so pleased to present this award to Mike Gamlin at the UK AAIB for his long-standing contribution to aviation safety.”
“This award is granted in recognition of Mike’s dedication to ensuring the effective investigation of aircraft accidents across the globe,”
“Mike is trusted and well respected throughout the international aviation community.”
This year, the IFA Board unanimously agreed that; with a career of over 42 years at Rolls Royce, the majority of which has been in an accident investigation role, Mike has provided a level of technical leadership and is recognised and appreciated around the world. He is responsible for leading, directing and coordinating the support of State-led safety related investigations of events, incidents and accidents involving Rolls-Royce civil and military products and systems.
IFA members, Cranfield University in their nomination highlighted Mike’s integrity, focused on transparent, evidence-based and unbiased investigation techniques delivering continuous improvement to Rolls-Royce products. Mike and his team has built an extensive network of relationships with key international safety investigation agencies, aircraft and engine manufacturers. They are trusted and respected by their peers at all levels across the global accident investigation community. This contributes to the effectiveness of the accident investigation process and thus the safety of the traveling public.
The Award Citation reads: In recognition of his contribution to aviation safety over more than four decades. In particular, the extensive work ensuring the effectiveness of accident investigation across the globe. He is trusted and well respected across the global aviation community.
About the International Federation of Airworthiness (IFA): IFA is a Non-Governmental organisation and registered UK Charity whose mission is to contribute to improved continuing airworthiness within the global aviation industry.