As someone who spent his entire career in aviation as a pilot I was appalled when I saw the conformation hearing of Phil Washington for head of the FAA. This must not be allowed to happen! His total lack of experience, education, and training in aviation should absolutely disqualify him from consideration to be the head of the FAA.
Whoever leads the FAA must have the experience and qualifications to understand the complex working of our aviation transportation system. How can he be expected to even discuss important issues regarding safety, maintenance, training, airport improvements, air traffic control, to just name a few.
I was a Captain for USAirways on 911 and experienced firsthand just how much stress and confusion the system could withstand. There would have been no way to restore and repair our air transportation system with out people in the FAA having the experience and understanding of the system. How can Phil Washington be expected to handle a national crisis of that magnitude when he has no what the people in the room are even talking about.
The FAA is responsible for a large number of vital functions for this country. Air Traffic Control, airport security, enforcement of Federal Air Regulations for the operation of Civil and Air Carrier, maintenance of aircraft, operations and improvements of airports. These are just a few of the major things that the FAA does on a daily basis.
Can you imagine what it would be like if Phil Washington were the Administrator when the Boeing 737-400's were grounded. After years of investigation by aeronautical engineers they put their results on his desk and expect him to understand their recommendations.
If Biden is allowed to put Phil Washington in as the Administrator of the FAA then we can expect that he would also try to nominate a landscaper as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Both would be equally effective. This is not a partisan issue. It just needs to be someone confident and qualified for the job.
This nomination must not be confirmed.
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So sorry, why is there no elaboration as to why this person is not qualified? Not all of us are versed on the backgrounds of everyone that pops up in the news. I am assuming, just assuming this person has no aircraft or aviation experience if I read the tone correctly.