FAA Names Air Traffic Directors
David “Bruce” Johnson has been appointed director of the FAA’s Air Traffic Service (ATS) division, with Linda Schuessler as his deputy director.

David “Bruce” Johnson has been appointed director of the FAA’s Air Traffic Service (ATS) division, with Linda Schuessler as his deputy director. Johnson replaces Bill Peacock, who retired May 2 after 30 years with the FAA. Schuessler takes over from Jeff Griffith, who retired late last year.

They are responsible for managing the flow of all air traffic throughout the
U.S., taking under their wing the 18,000 air traffic controllers who staff the nation’s airport control towers, Tracons, en route centers and the FSS facilities. The 24,000 ATS employees represent about half of the FAA’s personnel.