Bob Menendez Jr.: “We know the importance of technology in this committee, and how that holds so much of a key to our energy independence.”

Airlines and labor unions continually raise the issue of an aviation maintenance technician, or AMT, shortage.

As Members of Congress, we have a legal right to conduct oversight at any DHS facility without prior notice, as we have already done twice this year.

I thank the FAA for their participation in this workshop. I look forward to continuing to work with you on putting an end to this problem.

This process is political and it's corrupted to the core. I hope President Trump cleans up the cesspool and restores the integrity to the system.