Bryan Bedford had said in his official biography that he is certified to fly aircraft “commercially.”
President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Aviation Administration spent years falsely claiming he held a “commercial” pilot’s license, Politico reported.
Republic Airways, where Bryan Bedford currently serves as president and CEO, has scrubbed prior references stating he held a license to fly commercial aircraft amid scrutiny over his credentials.
This includes Bedford’s biography on Republic’s website, which until June 13 claimed he held “commercial, multi-engine, and instrument ratings.”
FAA records show that Bedford is a licensed private pilot with certifications to fly single- and multi-engine planes, including in poor weather and at night. However, he is not listed in the FAA’s registry of pilots who hold commercial licenses.
