Vishal S. Amin, brings over 20 years of diverse experience in civil and military aviation. Prior to returning to government service, Vishal was the Chief Executive Officer of Aertron, Inc., a veteran-owned business providing innovative transportation solutions. Vishal was also appointed by the Governor of Maryland to serve as a Commissioner on the Maryland Aviation Commission overseeing Baltimore/Washington Thurgood Marshall Airport. Prior to founding Aertron, Vishal was Chief of Staff to the Chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) where he led engagements with key international stakeholders such as the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the Transportation Safety Board of Canada, the Japan Transport Safety Board, and the United Kingdom Air Accidents Branch.
As the first Indian-American diplomat serving as the Senior Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regional representative for South Asia, based out of the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, Vishal is responsible for building strong partnerships with counterparts in the civil aviation authorities in India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and Maldives. Vishal is responsible for being the top FAA authority in South Asia on U.S. civil aviation, policies, practices and procedures. He is responsible for coordinating and managing aviation related activities with other U.S. Government agencies, foreign civil aviation authorities and international aviation organizations. Vishal is passionate about aviation safety and will also promote international aviation safety and efficiency, solicit support for U.S. standards, policies, and procedures that promote safety and efficiency in the global air transportation system.
Vishal began his Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) career as an air traffic controller and worked in numerous leadership roles within the FAA. Vishal is also a FAA certified Commercial Pilot and Single and Multi-engine Flight Instructor. Vishal has a Professional Certificate from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Bachelor’s of Science in Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Vishal served four years in the United States Air Force and was also appointed to the U.S. Air Force Academy. Vishal is also multi-lingual and fluent in both Hindi and Gujarati. Vishal is happily married and is a proud father of two boys.