Chris Rocheleau
@FAA_Chris
FAA Deputy Administrator. Committed to safe skies, creating a more modern FAA and empowering innovation in aerospace. Follow, mention, RP ≠ endorsement
It has been thrilling to see advanced air mobility technologies in action. The FAA is working to safely integrate these new aircraft into our nation’s airspace while supporting innovation and shaping the future of global aviation. Learn more at faa.gov/air-taxis. #AAM
The FAA and @USDOT are committed to hiring the best and brightest air traffic controllers—and getting them on the job faster. Strengthening the pipeline for these dedicated professionals remains central to our mission of keeping the national airspace safe.
I am pulling every lever I can to get as many air traffic controllers to staff our towers. We are recruiting the best and brightest, offering bonuses and accelerating enrollment to keep air travel safe and hassle-free.
🇫🇷 Back in Paris for @salondubourget! It was a productive week: roundtables with @FAANews, @USDOT, @AIAspeaks; media briefings on Miami and Japan momentum; and strategic meetings. 🤝 We're not stopping here, with an exciting year ahead. #PAS2025
.@SecDuffy and @FAA_Chris got a close look at cutting-edge @Garmin aviation technology. Here at @EAA AirVenture industry is bringing top-flight tools to the cockpit to help pilots fly more safely. #OSH25
.@SecDuffy and @FAA_Chris met with @VansAircraft to discuss ways to improve the safety of recreational aircraft while supporting innovative technologies in general aviation. We are excited for the progress that we're making for light-sport aviation safety. Learn more about our…
.@USDOT and the FAA's new MOSAIC rule is where safety meets innovation. 🛩️ Read more about this important milestone at faa.gov/newsroom/us-tr…
TUNE IN 📺: Watch @SecDuffy and @FAANews make an important announcement about outdated regulations at the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. 1:30 PM, watch here ⬇️⬇️
.@SecDuffy and I are on the ground at @EAA AirVenture watching FAA air traffic controllers in action and how they keep flights moving safely and efficiently here in Oshkosh. Want a career in air traffic? Meet with FAA hiring experts for an on-site interview this week at the FAA…
Summer travel is HOT! Preliminary data shows that Thursday, July 17 was the BUSIEST DAY this year! Learn more about how we’re getting a record-breaking number of flights safely to their destinations at faa.gov/summer-travel.
This weekend, I attended the Tarkio Airshow at the invitation of @RepSamGraves. During the event, I discussed current work by the FAA on #AviationSafety initiatives, controller hiring, and building a new air traffic system in the U.S. to handle the operations of today and…
.@USDOT is thrilled to have Bryan Bedford confirmed as our new @FAANews Administrator. Bryan will help me deliver and execute @POTUS’s vision for a brand new air traffic control system. Welcome aboard, Bryan! ✈️
Confirmed, 53-43: Confirmation of Executive Calendar #197 Bryan Bedford to be Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration for the term of five years.
Congratulations to Bryan Bedford on his confirmation as the next FAA Administrator! We look forward to working together as he leads the agency’s 40,000+ employees in ensuring the safety and efficiency of our national airspace.
Confirmed, 53-43: Confirmation of Executive Calendar #197 Bryan Bedford to be Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration for the term of five years.
We’re proud to partner with @MGAstateU to bring in the next generation of air traffic controllers through the FAA’s Enhanced Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI). Learn more about our partnership at bit.ly/3TQtMse.
🚨 Big news from #MGA! Our air traffic management program is the first in Georgia to join @FAANews’s Enhanced Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative, giving students a faster, more direct track into a field vital to aviation safety. ✈️ Details: bit.ly/4lGQ1wP
We need the best and brightest in our airport towers. @POTUS & I are committed to getting them the innovative equipment worthy of the greatest country in the world. Air traffic control is a great career with great pay and you don't need a college degree to apply. And as we build…
Behind every flight are the FAA’s dedicated air traffic controllers — some of the world’s most highly trained professionals — working around the clock to keep our skies safe. This #NationalATCDay, we recognize their critical role in aviation safety and our ongoing efforts with…
.@MGAstateU became the 7th school to join the FAA's Enhanced Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI) – accelerating air traffic training and bringing the best and brightest into the FAA’s workforce. Students: Want to jump-start your aviation safety career? Learn…
🇫🇷 Great showing by our team at this year's Paris Airshow. U.S. Transportation Secretary @SecDuffy, Acting FAA Administrator @FAA_Chris and @ArcherAviation Founder and CEO @adamgoldstein13 are all on the same page - AAM will be here sooner than most people think.
As we continue to safely integrate drones into our national airspace, the FAA is testing drone detection technologies in New Mexico. This is the third in a series of tests in different states to determine the effectiveness of the technologies and if they can interfere with…
