Originally published at: Bedford Confirmed as FAA Administrator - AVweb
Republic Airways CEO backed by praise from industry advocacy groups.
A spokesperson for Homer Simson has confirmed that Homer is deeply disappointed about the fact, that he was not appointed.
No reason yet to think Bedford won’t take the job seriously. If he listens to everyone, not just the big players, and runs the place with honesty and common sense, he could still leave things better than he found them. The problem is, under this administration, it rarely feels like real reform. We’ve got three and a half years to see which way it goes.
Bedford is without a doubt well aware of the tie-down cords now attached to his mind, emotions and person with the new job, and that all actions, all initiatives, all suggestions will come only from Daddy - chief Puppeteer - who will manipulate all the new marionettes under his smallish fingers - and who are required to pledge their loyalty to in writing - will now manifest the aviation changes and restructuring laid out in P2025.
Homer is too independent minded, wouldn’t have had a chance 
Unfortunately, he looks to be exactly what we expect from a typical political appointee.
His appointment confirmed that:
" he is a “good moral charachter”
Did the FAA change the definition of “good moral character” or will they…?