there is a need for some different skill sets and different ways of thinking about things there within the FAA.

we would encourage more hearings in the Aviation Subcommittee going forward that focus on advanced technologies.

Our aviation sector must better support the mental health of our aviation workforce to ensure public safety in the air and on the ground.

Thank you, Chairman Graves and Ranking Member Cohen, and distinguished members of the committee.

We need to urge and see to it that the workforce looks more like America and gives people opportunities to move up the ladder.

We did pass a bipartisan infrastructure bill and FAA reauthorization bill. It was truly bipartisan.

The FAA needs the resources to hire and train a strong workforce and modernize the Air Traffic Control System.

Shortages of these vital members of the workforce have resulted in subpar experiences across the ecosystem of aviation.

Thanks to a provision in the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 the DOT Inspector General must conduct an audit of the FAA workforce plan.

Even in 2024, I fear some of my constituents in the majority and minority cities, Memphis, Tennessee, may face similar hurdles due to race or gender.

By streamlining and optimizing the FAA's organizational structure to facilitate as much technological advancement as we possibly can, the American aviation industry won't only be able to compete with China, they will be able to supersede…

I ask unanimous consent the record of today's hearing remain open until such time as our witnesses provide answers to any questions that may be submitted to them in writing.

I echo Representative Cohen's sentiments.

I guess the idea is that they want to be where they are most likely to have graduates, but at the same time, some of the students maybe didn't have--possibly they didn't have adequate preparation, and so, they keep them in the hole and…

There is a lot of work to be done.

Thanks to the leadership of Chairman Graves, Ranking Member Cohen, and full Committee Chairman Sam Graves and Ranking Member Rick Larsen...

the FAA should look to the UAS Collegiate Training Initiative as a source for additional workforce to the FAA as they are hiring.

All stakeholders need to be invested in its success and ready to contribute to solutions that create awareness for aviation careers.