Bob Menendez Jr.: “In the absence of it, we basically allow the State Department, with all their good intentions, to decide what is the…”

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

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.

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.

It was an act of intimidation. It was an act of intimidation not just to the mayor, not just to us, but to everyone watching.