Bryan Bedford, the nominee to head the Federal Aviation Administration, for years erroneously stated in his Republic Airways bio that he is a pilot with a “commercial” rating.

Donald Trump's pick to head up the embattled Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been accused by Politico of overstating his qualifications as a pilot for years, According to a report from Politico's Oriana Pawlyk,

President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Aviation Administration says the air traffic control system needs “massive upgrading” and he will prioritize its modernization if confirmed to the role.