The ATO chief is retiring as part of the Department of Transportation’s voluntary deferred resignation program, the FAA confirmed in a statement to the Washington Examiner. The DOT is among a slew of federal agencies seeking to reduce the size of their workforce by creating employee buyouts as incentives to push federal workers to quit voluntarily.
“After 40 years of federal service, he had been planning to retire by the end of 2025. He has committed to stay for the next few months to ensure a smooth transition,” the FAA said.
Arel’s resignation comes as the Trump administration restructures the FAA and replaces senior management in the wake of recent critical breaches of aviation safety that were overseen by the agency, according to CBS News.
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