Walter Stith Luffsey

Background

Luffsey, Walter Stith was born on March 15, 1934 in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Son of Roland Emmit and Bernice Irene (Hall) Luffsey.

Education

Student, University Richmond, 1952—1955. Student, Agricultural Department Graduate School, 1963—1965.

Career

With, Federal Aviation Administration, since 1957; supervisory air traffic control specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Atlantic City, 1960-1963; air traffic control specialist research, Federal Aviation Administration, 1963-1965; senior air traffic control analyst systems research and development service, Federal Aviation Administration, 1965-1971; chief program analysis and reports branch, Federal Aviation Administration, Washington, 1971-1972; assistant chief program management staff, Federal Aviation Administration, 1972-1973; special assistant, associate administrator for engineering and development, Federal Aviation Administration, 1973-1974; chief program management staff system research and development service, Federal Aviation Administration, 1974-1975; technical assistant, associate administrator policy development and review, Federal Aviation Administration, 1975-1978; technical assistant, associate administrator policy and international aviation affairs, technical assistant to the associate administrator for aviation standards, Federal Aviation Administration, 1978-1979; deputy associate administrator for aviation standards, Federal Aviation Administration, 1979-1980; associate administrator for aviation standards, Federal Aviation Administration, 1980-1985; associate administrator for air traffic, Federal Aviation Administration, 1985-1986; director advanced aviation system design team, Federal Aviation Administration, 1986-1989; senior vice president operations and planning, Technology and Management Assistance, Washington, 1989-1990; executive vice president, Technology and Management Assistance, Washington, 1990-1997; president, Forest, Snow and Landscape Enterprises, Arlington, since 1989.

Achievements

• Walter Stith Luffsey has been listed as a noteworthy air transportation executive, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Air Force/Virginia Air National Guard, 1955-1958. Member American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (aeronautical policy committee), Society Senior Aerospace Executives, National Aeronautical Association, Experimental Aircraft Association, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Professional Women Controllers Association, Air Traffic Control Association (honorary, past chair publications committee, Meritorious Achievement award 1965, Technology Writing 1st place award), John Marshall Cadet Alumni Association, Society Airway Pioneers, Virginia Aeronautical History Society, Order of Quiet Birdmen, Silver Wings Fraternity, Aero Club, National Aviation Club (past president, governor emeritus), Kiwanis (past president Crystal City).

Connections

Married Louise Arlington Hicks, December 19, 1956. Children: Dennis Glenn, Melinda Denise.

Father:

Roland Emmit Luffsey

Mother:

Bernice Irene (Hall) Luffsey

Spouse:

Louise Arlington Hicks

child:

Dennis Glenn Luffsey

child:

Melinda Denise Luffsey