Biden FAA Nominee Struggles with Aviation Basics During Senate Hearing

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President Joe Biden’s nominee to head the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Phillip Washington, faced intense scrutiny during his Senate confirmation hearing. Lawmakers, including Senator Ted Budd, grilled Washington on fundamental aviation topics, exposing his lack of experience in aviation safety and operations.

Despite serving as CEO of Denver International Airport, Washington admitted to not being a pilot and struggled to answer questions about airspace classifications, pilot restrictions, and FAA certifications. Critics, including Senator Ted Cruz, argued that the FAA cannot afford a leader needing “on-the-job training” in one of the most critical aviation roles.

The hearing highlighted concerns over Washington’s qualifications, with some calling the nomination a political move rather than a merit-based choice. Is this the leadership the FAA needs? Watch the full video for the heated exchanges and decide for yourself.
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