Biden’s FAA Nominee Withdraws After Debate Over His Qualifications

Phillip Washington, who was President Joe Biden’s choice to lead the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), withdrew his name from consideration over the weekend amid questions from lawmakers about his level of aviation experience.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg referenced Washington’s decision to withdraw from consideration in a March 25 Twitter post:
“The FAA needs a confirmed Administrator, and Phil Washington’s transportation & military experience made him an excellent nominee. The partisan attacks and procedural obstruction he has faced are undeserved, but I respect his decision to withdraw and am grateful for his service.”
The FAA has been without a Senate-confirmed commissioner since Steven Dickson left office at the end of March 2022; Billy Nolen has been serving as acting FAA administrator….}