Captain · Aviation Leader · Consultant

Ron
Abel

Internationally recognized aviation safety leader with over 40 years of experience spanning commercial aviation, international policy, labor relations, and emerging technologies...

View Resume Get in Touch
Ron Abel

  • Aviation

    • Safety Management Systems (SMS)
    • Fatigue Risk Management (FRMS)
    • RPAS / Drone Policy
    • Aviation Security (AVSEC)
    • Flight Operations

  • Leadership & Policy

    • International Negotiation
    • Regulatory Affairs
    • Labor Relations
    • Strategy Development
    • Public Policy
    • Stakeholder Engagement

Career

Selected Experience


2019

President

IFALPA — International Federation of Air Line Pilots' Associations

Led the world's foremost international aviation pilot organization, representing the safety and professional interests of pilots globally at ICAO, IATA, and regulatory bodies worldwide.

  • Represented 100,000+ pilots across 100+ member associations at ICAO
  • Chaired the annual IFALPA conference for 400+ international delegates
  • Led policy positions on RPAS integration, fatigue risk management, and cybersecurity

2023

President & CEO

InterPilot Aviation Safety Foundation

An independent, non-profit, international organization engaged in research, education, advocacy, and communications to improve aviation safety.

  • The Interpilot Aviation Safety Foundation (IPASF) was established in 2018 as a Canadian charity.
  • The Foundation’s aim is to connect, influence, and train leaders in international civil aviation safety, security, and environmental sustainability.
  • Provide a platform for independent research, education, advocacy, and communications to improve global aviation safety.
  • Policy development and regulatory engagement and leadership training for aviation safety professionals and organizations worldwide
Present

Founder & Principal Consultant

AbelWorks

Independent consultancy focused on aviation safety, regulatory affairs, RPAS integration, and leadership advisory services.

  • Aviation safety and SMS consulting for operators and regulators
  • RPAS policy development and regulatory engagement
  • Leadership coaching and organizational advisory
Full Resume →