At Hearing, Sen. Tester Presses Top Aviation Nominee on Staffing Shortages at Montana Rural Airports
October 07, 2023
October 07, 2023
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release:
As a part of his continued work to expand access to reliable air service for rural communities, U.S. Senator Jon Tester recently pressed Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator nominee Michael Whitaker on his plan to address staffing shortages in rural airports, including many in Montana. If confirmed, Mr. Whitaker will be the top official in the FAA, tasked with recruiting and retaining . . .
As a part of his continued work to expand access to reliable air service for rural communities, U.S. Senator Jon Tester recently pressed Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator nominee Michael Whitaker on his plan to address staffing shortages in rural airports, including many in Montana. If confirmed, Mr. Whitaker will be the top official in the FAA, tasked with recruiting and retaining . . .