Billy Nolen — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Served as Acting Administrator of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) from April 2022 to June 2023.
Currently Chief Safety Officer at Archer Aviation.
Serves as a board member of the AAR.
Began his career as a pilot for American Airlines in 1989, flying Boeing 757, Boeing 767, and McDonnell Douglas MD-80 aircraft.
Held senior safety and operations roles at Airlines for America, Qantas, and WestJet.
Served as the Associate Administrator for Aviation Safety of the FAA.

Biography

Billy Nolen is an American government official and global aviation executive known for his leadership in aviation safety and operations. He served as the acting administrator of the U.S.

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) from April 1, 2022, to June 2023, overseeing the world's most complex aviation ecosystem. In this role, he navigated modernization efforts, workforce resilience, regulatory credibility, and public confidence within the aviation sector.