PD_DOT_Administrator-of-the-Federal-Aviation-Administration

Position Description

Administrator of the Federal Aviation administration, Department of Transportation

Overview

Senate Committee

Commerce, Science and Transportation¹ _{Senate Commerce nominations website: https://www.commerce.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/nominations}

Agency Mission

To ensure a fast, safe, efficient, accessible and convenient transportation system that meets our vital national interests and enhances the quality of life of the American people, today and into the future² _{Partnership for Public Service position description}

Position Overview

The administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration oversees the regulation of civil aviation and U.S. commercial space transportation; maintenance and operation of air traffic control; and navigation systems for both civil and military aircrafts. This individual is also responsible for the development and administration of programs relating to aviation safety and the National Airspace System.³ _{Romney Readiness Project position description}

Compensation

Level II $179,700 (5 U.S.C. § 5313)⁴ _{The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 (Public Law 115-31, May 5, 2017), contains a provision that continues the freeze on the payable pay rates for certain senior political officials at 2013 levels during calendar year 2017.}

Position Reports to

Deputy Secretary and Secretary of Transportation⁵ _{Romney Readiness Project position description}

Responsibilities

Management Scope

The Federal Aviation Administration employs more than 45,000 employees and had a proposed budget of $15.8 billion in fiscal 2016.⁶ _{https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1362468/000136246816000060/algt2016q1doc.htm}

Primary Responsibilities

® Serves as the final authority for carrying out the appointment and employment of all FAA officers and employees (other than presidential and political appointees)
® Offers advice and counsel to the president on the appointment and qualifications of any administration officer or employee to be appointed by the president or as a political appointee
® Is responsible for the acquisition and maintenance of FAA property, services and equipment (49 U.S.C. § 106)
® Oversees the FAA’s daily operations, capital programs and modernization efforts⁷ _OPM
® Serves as FAA’s chief executive officer
® Is responsible for the complex national system for aviation safety, airspace, and air traffic control and management
® Oversees the development and operation of a system of air traffic control and navigation for both civil and military aircraft
® Manages the development, expansion and operations of airports throughout the U.S. and provides grants for airport development
® Guides the regulation of U.S. commercial space transportation
® Oversees the regulation of air navigation facilities’ geometry and flight inspection standards
® Encourages the development of civil aeronautics, including new aviation technology
® Oversees staff responsible for issuing, suspending or revoking pilot certificates
® Fosters cooperation among federal, state and local governments, carriers, labor and other interested persons to achieve transportation objectives
® Evaluates, develops and recommends courses of action, both policy- and budget-related, to the secretary, executive branch officials and Congress
® Ensures fiscal discipline and effective operations⁸ _{Romney Readiness Project position description}

Strategic Goals and Priorities

[Depends on the policy priorities of the administration]

Requirements and Competencies

Requirements

® U.S. citizenship
® Civilian status
® Experience in a field directly related to aviation
® Senior management experience at an organization of significant size⁹ _{Romney Readiness Project position description}
® Knowledge and experience in transportation policy, with specific knowledge of aviation policy, operations and finance
® Strong and effective congressional relationships on key committees, and understanding of congressional and legislative processes
® Effective relationships and respect within the air industry in the United States¹⁰ _{Romney Readiness Project position description}

Competencies

® Skilled manager and communicator

Past Appointees

Michael Huerta (2013 to present) u2013 Deputy Administrator, FAA; President of the Transportation Solutions Group, Affiliated Computer Services; Managing Director, 2002 Olympic Winter Games¹¹ _{https://www.faa.gov/about/key_officials/huerta/}
J. Randolph Babbitt (2009 to 2010) u2013 Partner, Oliver Wyman; Member of Management Advisory Council, FAA; member of Internal Review Team, FAA¹² _{http://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/private/person.asp?perso
Id=60886966&privcapId=7185234}
Robert Sturgell (2007 to 2009) (acting) u2013 Deputy Administrator, FAA; Senior Counsel, FAA; Senior Policy Advisor, National Transportation Safety Board¹³ _{https://www.faa.gov/about/bios/bios_sturgell.htm}
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