Background was in “Urban Transit.”
Only aviation background was as another political appointee as an Airport Director–that is–another administrative job. No aviation background.
Is it any wonder that the article describes support from aviation groups (the VERY PEOPLE the appointee would “regulate”) as “TEPID”? (defined as “showing little enthusiasm” or “lukewarm”)?
And FAA (and government in general) wonders why they are the butt of so many jokes (“I’m from the FAA, and here to help you”)