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Jerome F. Lederer
Jerome F. Lederer
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Airmail Service in 1926 and 1927. His job was to develop specifications, test parts, and examine wreckages to determine their "repairability." His experiences in this, his first nonacademic professional position, started him in the direction of aviation safety (and eventually industrial safety)
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Jerry's oft-quoted comment after the inspection was, "I did not have too much hope that he would make it." In 1927, Jerry became a consultant to airplane manufacturers and an insurer, and in 1929, he became chief engineer of Aero Insurance Underwriters in charge of loss prevention and safety. He remained in that position until 1940, evaluating aviation risks, reducing losses through safety audits and educational programs, and disseminating safety bulletins and newsletters on how to improve safety.
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In 1950, in addition to his responsibilities with the Flight Safety Foundation, he became the director of the Cornell Guggenheim Aviation Safety Center. In 1956, Jerry was appointed to President Eisenhower's sevenperson Aviation Facilities Investigation Group, which modernized the air traffic control system and paved the way for the formation of the FAA.
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He was elected to the National Academy of Engineering in 1967 for "air safety research." His awards included selection as a "Laurel Legend" by Aviation Week, the Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy, Edward Warner Award from the ICAO, National Aeronautic Association Cliff Henderson Award, NASA Exceptional Service Medal, FAA Distinguished Service Medal, Daniel
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The Guggenheim Medal Citation sums up his contributions: "For his lifelong dedication to the cause of flight safety and his constant and untiring efforts to reduce the hazards of aviation." In his "spare time," Jerry was an avid canoeist, purportedly logging some 30,000 miles on canoeing trips in the northeast. He is survived by Sarah, his wife of 68 years, of Santa Rosa, California; two daughters, Nancy Cain of Oklahoma City and Susan Lederer of Santa Rosa; and two grandchildren.
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