A4A appoints new legislative VP
Aviation industry trade group Airlines for America has named Jarrod D. Thompson as vice president for legislative and regulatory policy.
Thompson joins A4A from United Airlines where he serves as director of congressional affairs.
He brings a wealth of experience in aviation related policy as a former Republican senior professional staff member for aviation for the senate commerce committee.
He has held several other roles on the US Senate committee on commerce, science and transportation, including staff director for the subcommittee on aviation.
"With his uniquely relevant legislative and airline industry experience, Jarrod will help us build on the work our team does to advocate on behalf of our members and the two million customers they fly every day," said Nicholas E. Calio, President and CEO of A4A.
"As FAA Reauthorization approaches, it’s critical that we are doing all we can from a legislative and regulatory policy perspective to ensure this industry can drive jobs, compete and safely connect people and goods to the global economy."
Thompson will commence work at A4A on February 16 and succeeds Chris Brown, who was recently selected as staff director for the house transportation subcommittee on aviation.
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