Speaker Mr. Fernando Camargo

Speaker Details

Fernando Camargo has a long career in the aviation industry, including 27 years as a Brazilian Air Force pilot. He held relevant positions in CENIPA, up to Deputy-Chief (before retiring from B.A.F. active duty in 2009), and served as an ICAO auditor in the area of aircraft accident investigation and as Team Leader. He holds a BS degree in Aeronautical Sciences from the Brazilian Air Force Academy, a BA degree in Law from the Catholic University of Santos, and a Master's degree in Aviation Safety and Continuing Airworthiness from the Aeronautical Institute of Technology (ITA). He is currently a PhD candidate in International Law. He was a member of the Committee of Aviation Experts appointed by the Federal Senate to draft a new Bill on the Brazilian Aeronautical Code (2015–2016). He worked at CENIPA as a Master Accident Investigator, Legal Consultant, and Project Manager until January 2019. Currently, he is the Regional Officer, Technical Assistance, Aerodrome and Ground Aids (AGA) Implementation Support Officer, and focal point for Aviation Legislation (LEG) and Accident and Incident Investigation (AIG) in the North American, Central American and Caribbean Regional Office of the International Civil Aviation Organization.