Following a mid-air collision between a passenger plane and a military helicopter in Washington, D.C., US President Donald Trump on Thursday appointed Chris Rocheleau as the acting administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ).
He may continue to serve as the continuous executive until the Senate chooses him, and his first task will be to plan the scene of the incident.
Rochealau has over two years of FAA practice, according to US Chamber of Commerce. His most recent position was that of the National Business Aviation Association ( NBAA )’s chief operating officer.
In his first year at FAA, he held the positions of executive director for foreign affairs, acting associate superintendent for aviation safety, chief of staff, associate administrator for policy, foreign affairs, and environment, and senior director for global affairs. Moreover, he led the FAA’s company of emergency procedures and investigations.
Chris is a remarkable leader who will be good for aircraft, the FAA, and the state, especially at this trying time. He has demonstrated quality at every stage in the government, martial and aircraft business”, Ed Bolen, NBAA CEO and leader, said.
Recently, Rocheleau has also served in the US Air Force as an agent and special representative, retiring from service in 2010 at the rank of lieutenant colonel.
He was a member of the Transportation Security Administration’s founding management group in 2001.
