Terry Biggio was appointed the Federal Aviation Administration's Southwest Regional Administrator in January 2018. He previously served in various leadership roles within the Air Traffic Organization, including as the Vice President of Safety and Technical Training, Vice President of Air Traffic Services, Vice President of Terminal Services, and Deputy Vice President for En Route Services.

Terry began his FAA career as an air traffic controller in 1981 at Minneapolis Center. A native of Long Island and second-generation air traffic controller, he progressed from the controller ranks at both Minneapolis and Boston Centers to roles as the Acting Air Traffic Manager at Boston Center and Air Traffic Manager at Atlanta Center.

In 2007, Terry represented the FAA on a one-year detail as the Senior Aviation Advisor, United States Embassy, Baghdad, Iraq. In this role, he provided leadership to the Aviation Team while serving as the principal aviation subject matter expert. Terry worked closely with the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority Director General by providing support in tactical and operational planning. Terry helped lead the effort to transition airports and airspace from United States military to Iraqi civilian control.

Terry has also served as a FAA Academy Instructor for En Route, as well as a Course Manager and Program Manager, while at the Academy. Terry's additional FAA management positions include Front Line Manager, Support Manager for Quality Assurance, Support Manager for Airspace and Procedures, Operations Manager, and Assistant Air Traffic Manager. While serving as an Operations Manager at Boston Center, Terry was the Operation's Manager-in-Charge on 9/11.

His education includes a Bachelor of Science Degree in Aviation Management and a Master of Science Degree in Applied Management. Terry is also a certified Private Pilot.