Unfortunately this administration is not really any different than prior Presidents with regard to selecting qualified individuals to run key departments. How many of the past four or five FAA Administrators have we all been happy with, or felt that they did a good job? Yes, it does seem to be getting worse, but that may be more a function of the structure and size of the agency rather than its leadership. When filling out their cabinet posts, new Presidents often choose from among their larger campaign contributors or their old cronies regardless of background or experience. We all rail against the logjam at the FAA, but I can tell you from experience that dealing with the EPA and OSHA is just as frustrating for the same reasons.