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FAA Assigns Boulter to Permanent Safety Position

Prior to joining the FAA, David Boulter served as a pilot, flight instructor, check airman and chief pilot of a regional airline.

David Boutler was named to the permanent position of FAA associate administrator for aviation safety. [Credit: Shutterstock]
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Key Takeaways:

  • David Boulter has been permanently appointed as the FAA's associate administrator for aviation safety, having previously served in an acting capacity.
  • The appointment comes at a time when the FAA is under increased scrutiny due to a series of high-profile "close calls" in aviation.
  • Boulter is a longtime FAA official and pilot with extensive experience, including roles as a flight instructor, check airman, and various management positions within the agency.
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Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on AVweb.com.

On Monday (August 28) the FAA announced it was naming David Boulter, currently serving as acting head of aviation safety, to the permanent position of associate administrator for aviation safety.

Mark Phelps

Mark Phelps is a senior editor at AVweb. He is an instrument rated private pilot and former owner of a Grumman American AA1B and a V-tail Bonanza.

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