David Grizzle

David Grizzle

government official United States

David Grizzle is a former chief operating officer and head of the FAA’s Air Traffic Organization during the Obama administration, known for his efforts to address long-standing staffing shortages in air traffic control facilities, particularly in high-demand areas like New York. Grizzle has been involved in various initiatives aimed at improving air traffic safety and efficiency, emphasizing the challenges faced by the FAA in retaining and hiring qualified personnel. He has also commented on the controversial decision to move air traffic control operations from Newark to Philadelphia, highlighting the complexities and historical context surrounding air traffic management in the United States.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
103,698
Power
6,579$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 1 5.00 0.03% +0% 331,002,651 103,698 $21,000,000 6,579$
Totals 1 331,002,651 103,698 $21,000,000 6,579$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: David Grizzle, who served as chief operating officer and head of the FAA’s Air Traffic Organization during the Obama administration, said staffing the New York facility has been a persistent problem. 5

CNN: ‘It was a terrible idea’: Air traffic controllers say recent issues at Newark are rooted in a plan from Trump’s first term