Regulations and Government
Dickson Confirmation Widely Welcomed Within Industry
In confirming Dickson, the Senate agreed to a waiver that would enable Dan Elwell to return to the deputy administrator's post.

While his nomination became controversial in recent months on Capitol Hill, the confirmation of Stephen Dickson as FAA administrator has drawn broad support from industry leaders who have maintained that he has been a strong safety advocate with a wealth of aviation experience. A former U.S. Air Force F-15 pilot who spent 27 years with Delta Air Lines, Dickson was confirmed on Wednesday to a five-year term at the helm of the agency, filling a position that has been held on an acting basis by Dan Elwell. The last permanent administrator, Michael Huerta, stepped down at the end of his five-year term in early 2018.


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