"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 don't give them a chance to go up."
"Thanks to a provision in the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 the DOT Inspector General must conduct an audit of the FAA workforce plan."
"Shortages of these vital members of the workforce have resulted in subpar experiences across the ecosystem of aviation."
"We need to urge and see to it that the workforce looks more like America and gives people opportunities to move up the ladder."
"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."
"All stakeholders need to be invested in its success and ready to contribute to solutions that create awareness for aviation careers."
"opening statement"
"We did pass a bipartisan infrastructure bill and FAA reauthorization bill. It was truly bipartisan."
"I echo Representative Cohen's sentiments."
"Thank you, Chairman Graves and Ranking Member Cohen, and distinguished members of the committee."
"Thanks to the leadership of Chairman Graves, Ranking Member Cohen, and full Committee Chairman Sam Graves and Ranking Member Rick Larsen..."