Editor’s note: This story originally appeared on AVweb.com.
As has been rumored for months, Politico is reporting President Joe Biden will nominate FAA and industry veteran Mike Whitaker as the agency’s next administrator on Thursday (Sept. 7).
Report: Whitaker Nomination for FAA Administrator Expected on Thursday
Whitaker spent 15 years at United Airlines before becoming the FAA’s deputy administrator in 2013.
Key Takeaways:
- President Joe Biden is expected to nominate FAA and industry veteran Mike Whitaker as the next FAA administrator on Thursday, Sept. 7.
- This nomination follows the withdrawal of previous nominee Phil Washington, who faced criticism for his lack of direct aviation experience and indirect involvement in a corruption scandal.
- Whitaker's background includes 15 years at United Airlines and serving as the FAA’s deputy administrator from 2013-2016, where he oversaw NextGen ATC modernization.
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