Back in 1996, Congress decided subsequent FAA Administrators should have a five-year minimum term. Supposedly, this decision was made to prevent political meddling in the agencys affairs and ensure the FAA would make the “right” decisions. Right. This was, for what its worth, the same law removing from the agencys mandate the concept of promoting aviation. This coming September-the 13th, to be exact-marks five years since current Administrator Marion C. Blakeys tenure began, the crowning achievement of which is not having been in office on Sept. 11, 2001. By then, its unlikely Congress will have reached a decision on proposals imposing general aviation user fees in lieu of the existing excise tax scheme, or whether some other “option” will arise. 195
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Back in 1996, Congress decided subsequent FAA Administrators should have a five-year minimum term. Supposedly, this decision was made to prevent political meddling in the agencys affairs and ensure the FAA would make the "right" decisions. Right. This was, for what its worth, the same law removing from the agencys mandate the concept of promoting aviation.
Key Takeaways:
- The current FAA Administrator, Marion C. Blakey, is nearing the end of her five-year term amidst an uncertain fate for a proposed general aviation user fee system that has faced a lukewarm reception.
- The article also emphasizes the critical importance for pilots attending air show events to be thoroughly prepared, specifically by obtaining, reading, and carrying the NOTAM to avoid operational issues.
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