Michael Huerta
Michael Peter Huerta was the administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) from 2013-2018. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on January 1, 2013, by a voice vote.[1] The position was left vacant for over a year after previous administrator, Randy Babbitt, resigned following a drunk driving arrest.
He previously served as acting administrator and deputy administrator of the FAA. He also served in the U.S. Department of Transportation during the Clinton administration.[2]
Biography
Huerta was born in Riverside, California. He attended the University of California, Riverside where he studied political science. He then earned a master's degree in international relations from Princeton University.[2]
Career
Below is an abbreviated outline of Huerta's academic, professional, and political career:[2]
- 1978: Graduated from the University of California, Riverside
- 1980: Earned master's degree from Princeton University
- 1986-1989: Commissioner of the Department of Ports for New York City
- 1989-1993: Executive Director of the Port of San Francisco
- 1993-1997: Associate Deputy Secretary for U.S. Transportation Secretary Federico Pena
- 1997-1998: Chief of Staff for U.S. Transportation Secretary Rodney E. Slater
- 1998-2002: Managing Director of the 2002 Olympic Committee
- 2002-2009: Various positions at Affiliated Computer Services rising to President of the Transportation Solutions Group
- 2009-2013: Deputy Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration
- 2013-2018: Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration
Confirmation vote
Huerta was confirmed by the United States Senate on January 1, 2013, by a voice vote. His confirmation was delayed by Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) in hopes of Mitt Romney winning the 2012 presidential election and appointing a candidate more aligned with Republican policies.[1]
Personal
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Huerta is married.[2]
See also
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Randy Babbitt |
Administrator of the FAA 2013-2018 |
Succeeded by - |
