Rocheleau attended Central Connecticut State University, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree, and later the City University of Seattle, receiving a Master of Public Administration degree. [1] He served in the United States Air Force. [2] He later was a member of the Air Force reserves, retiring in 2010 with the rank of lieutenant colonel. [3]

Jan 30, 2025 · Chris Rocheleau was named Acting FAA Administrator in January 2025. He is responsible for leading the safe and efficient operation of the largest aerospace system in the world.

Jan 30, 2025 · President Trump on Thursday named Chris Rocheleau as acting administrator for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) after a fatal plane crash near Washington, D.C.. The big picture: Rocheleau worked at the FAA for more than two decades and most recently served as an executive at a professional aviation association.He'll be tasked with handling the immediate response to the collision.

Jan 30, 2025 · Rocheleau will serve as acting FAA administrator until Trump’s selected nominee is confirmed by the Senate as the next permanent administrator. “Chris is an outstanding leader who will be good for the FAA, good for aviation and good for the country, especially at this challenging time,” said NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen.

President Trump on Thursday named Chris Rocheleau as acting administrator for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) after a fatal plane crash near Washington, D.C. The big picture: Rocheleau ...

Jan 30, 2025 · In response, Trump said he was tapping Chris Rocheleau, a top executive for an aviation business association, to be acting FAA administrator.

Jan 31, 2025 · Chris Rocheleau, Trump’s pick for acting head of the Federal Aviation Administration, has been a longtime agency official and has acknowledged the need to address global warming

Jan 30, 2025 · Chris Rocheleau is a Central Connecticut State University graduate who has worked much of his career with the Federal Aviation Administration.

Jan 30, 2025 · Chris Rocheleau, a U.S. Air Force veteran who worked at the FAA for more than 20 years, was previously chief operating officer of the National Business Aviation Association. Sources...

Jan 23, 2025 · Chris Rocheleau, who had been COO for NBAA, has moved back to the FAA to fill the deputy administrator's position vacated earlier this month.