U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, will convene a full committee hearing titled “Strengthening the Aviation Workforce” on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. ET. This hearing will examine challenges facing the aviation workforce and identify solutions for improving the education, recruitment, hiring, training and retention of workers in the aviation industry and at the Federal Aviation Administration. The hearing will also examine opportunities to increase representation in and promote awareness of aviation careers.

Witnesses:

• Constance von Muehlen, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Alaska Airlines
• Dr. Rebecca Lutte, Associate Professor, University of Nebraska-Omaha Aviation Institute, Women in Aviation Advisory Board
• Capt. Jason Ambrosi, President, Air Line Pilots Association, International
• David Spero, National President, Professional Aviation Safety Specialists, AFL-CIO
• Dr. Sheree Utash, President, Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology
• Raman Ramanathan, Partner, Ernst & Young, Americas Aerospace & Defense Leader

Hearing Details:

Full Committee Hearing
Thursday, March 16, 2023
10:00 a.m. ET
Committee Hearing Room, Russell 253

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