As a former vice president of flight operations at Delta Airlines, Steve Dickson is probably used to putting out fires on a daily basis. The Atlanta native and former U.S. Air Force F-15 pilot and Air Force Academy graduate will surely be put to the test soon in front of the Senate when it considers his nomination to lead the troubled FAA. President Donald Trump formally nominated Dickson Tuesday evening to the post. Dickson is well-known as the man at Delta who led that airline’s opposition to separating the air traffic control system from the rest of the FAA.
White House Sets Dickson Nomination in Motion to Lead the FAA
Key Takeaways:
- Steve Dickson, former Delta VP of Flight Operations and Air Force pilot, has been nominated by President Trump to lead the FAA.
- His immediate and primary challenge will be addressing the extensive issues surrounding the grounded Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, including its certification process and restoring public confidence.
- The U.S. DOT Inspector General is expected to investigate the 737 MAX's grounding and certification, placing further scrutiny on the FAA under Dickson's potential leadership.
- Dickson is known for previously leading Delta's opposition to separating the air traffic control system from the FAA.
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