President Joe Biden officially nominated former FAA deputy administrator Michael Whitaker as the agency's top official Thursday. [Credit: Chris Rose/ AOPA]
Key Takeaways:
President Biden nominated Michael Whitaker, a former FAA deputy administrator with over 30 years of aviation management experience, to be the next FAA Administrator.
The position has been vacant since March 2022, and Whitaker's nomination follows the withdrawal of a previous candidate who faced concerns about a lack of aviation experience.
Whitaker's extensive background includes roles at United Airlines, leading India's largest airline, and driving the FAA's transition to satellite-enabled air traffic control.
The aviation industry, including GAMA, AOPA, and HAI, has widely praised Whitaker's nomination, citing his deep knowledge and experience as essential for the agency's leadership.
That was the reaction of many throughout the aviation community Thursday when President Joe Biden officially nominated the former FAA deputy administrator with more than 30 years of aviation management experience as the agency’s top official.
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