About

David Schaffer has an extensive background in aviation law, government relations, and public policy. He is a member of the Bar in Rhode Island as we well as in several Federal Circuit courts.

2004 - present

President

David E Schaffer Associates LLC

Provides legal and policy advice, legislative strategy and lobbying, and prepares regulatory filings for a variety of aviation clients in government and industry.

1978 -1984

Attorney-Advisor

Civil Aeronautics Board

§ Wrote memos, letters, regulations, legislative proposals, and court briefs dealing with aviation issues including such matters as essential air service, international aviation, smoking, and airline passenger protection.

§ Argued cases in Federal Circuit Courts on these issues.

LET'S MEET

1984 - 2004

Aviation Subcommittee

U.S. House of Representatives

Senior Counsel & Staff Director (1995-2004)

§ Advised Chairmen and Members of Congress on legislative and policy issues relating to aviation including aviation safety, security, airports and airport capacity, international aviation, FAA reform, air traffic control modernization, and airline passenger protection

§ Drafted legislation and composed letters, memos and speeches.

§ Organized Congressional Committee hearings.

§ Negotiated and worked to resolve policy issues with various interest groups, the Administration, House and Senate Leadership, and other Congressional offices.

§ Wrote and helped enact such legislation as the Pilot Records Improvement Act, Aviation Disaster Family Assistance Act, Aviation Medical Assistance Act, FAA Reauthorization Act of 1996, Airport Security Improvement Act of 2000, Aviation and Transportation Security Act (ATSA), the Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century (AIR 21), and Vision 100-Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act.

Education

1975 – 1978 Boston University School of Law

Juris Doctor

1971 –1975 Colgate University

B.A. Political Science

“David provided outstanding, professional leadership and service as a member of the House Aviation Subcommittee staff since 1984. He became Majority Counsel and staff director of the Subcommittee in 1995 and was instrumental in passing twenty major aviation bills during his time on Capitol Hill. As Chair of that Subcommittee, I believe the Congress and the American People have benefited not only from his decades of public service, but also from his untiring efforts after the attack on our Nation on September 11, 2001. Indeed, we were privileged to have David´s experience and talents as we developed legislation to secure our national aviation and transportation systems.”

Honorable John L. Mica

(R – Fla.)

Former Chairman, House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure

March 2, 2004