SEATTLE, Nov. 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Bryan Shillito
has been named managing director of safety programs for Alaska Air
Group, the parent company of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air.
Shillito will lead Air Group's cross-organizational safety programs
and ensure a robust Safety Management System (SMS).
"Bryan is a proven leader with a focus on continuous improvement
and always making sure our safety management system places the
safety of our employees and customers first," said Tom Nunn, Alaska Air Group vice president of
safety. "This position will help us continue to strengthen the
level and quality of safety at both Alaska Airlines and Horizon
Air."
Shillito joined Alaska Airlines in 2008 as the director of the
internal evaluation program (IEP) and later became Alaska's director of safety assurance. Prior
to joining Alaska Airlines, Shillito worked in safety and
operations management roles at various airlines, including
Northwest Airlines and US Airways.
He holds a bachelor's of science degree in aerospace studies
with a concentration in aviation safety program management from
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK),
together with its partner regional airlines, serves more than 100
cities through an expansive network in Alaska, the Lower 48, Hawaii, Canada and Mexico. Alaska Airlines ranked "Highest in
Customer Satisfaction Among Traditional Carriers" in the J.D. Power
North American Airline Satisfaction Study for seven consecutive
years from 2008 to 2014. Alaska Airlines' Mileage Plan also ranked
highest in the J.D. Power 2014 Airline Loyalty/Rewards Program
Satisfaction Report. For reservations, visit www.alaskaair.com. For
more news and information, visit the Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air
Newsroom at www.alaskaair.com/newsroom.
SOURCE Alaska Air Group