Who is Chris Rocheau, the new head of the Federal Aviation Administration appointed by Trump

Chijioke Obinna

Who is Chris Rocheau, the new head of the Federal Aviation Administration appointed by Trump

The president of the United States, Donald Trump, has appointed Chris Rocheau as the new interim administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) After the accident between a commercial plane and a helicopter in Washington. The authorities have ruled out that there are survivors since at the time of the tragedy, the water of the Potomac River was at a temperature of two degrees below zero.

It is the Most serious plane crash In the history of the United States since 2001 and Trump has directly blamed the policies of hiring air drivers from their predecessors, Joe Biden and Brack Obama, for not being people “with superior intelligence.”

More than 20 years of experience

In the same press conference he has confirmed the appointment of Chris Rocheeau as the new administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, whom He has praised since he is “very respected.”

Rocheleau is a former director of Operations of the National Commercial Aviation Association and, before the rise of Trump, he had already performed functions in this administration as an attached administrator since he has 22 years of experience on his back.

In addition to an interim associated administrator for aviation security, Rocheleau has been Chief of Personnel and Assistant Administrator for International Policies, Affairs and Environment. Before joining the FAA, it was the Director of Operations of the National Commercial Aviation Association (NBAA) supervising activities related to aircraft and flight department operations.

His predecessor resigned on January 20

Your appointment occurs After the resignation of the previous boss During the administration of Joe Biden, Mike Whitaker, on January 20 when Donald Trump took possession of his position. During these 10 days FAA has refused to say

Who occupied the position. In addition, Liam McKenna, who was a legal advisor to the Senate Committee, has been appointed legal advisor to FAA.

Chijioke Obinna

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