Gregory “Greg” Schwab serves as the acting Vice President of Mission Support Services in the Air Traffic Organization. He leads the people that provide the services of the Mission Support Services portfolio, which includes designing airspace procedures and aeronautical charting, oversight of the operations of the Western, Central, and Eastern Service Centers, providing innovative and strategic direction for infrastructure and airspace design, developing policy, promoting international and domestic airspace safety, and ensuring the seamless execution of policies and procedures.

Greg brings a wide range of experience in partnering with aviation stakeholders and provides technical expertise. He served as the acting Director of Strategy (AJV-S), the leading edge of operationalizing new air traffic management technologies into the National Airspace System (NAS). He previously served as the acting ATO Chief of Staff, where he engaged directly with the White House and Department of Transportation. Greg also led the NextGen Organization’s Stakeholder Collaboration Division, directing FAA collaboration with the aviation industry, other government agencies, and academia. His work led to the achievement of FAA program benefits estimated at $100 billion and an industry commitment in the range of $8 billion for new aircraft avionics. 

Prior to joining the FAA, Greg served in the United States Air Force in various roles, including Installation Commander at Edwards Air Force Base, CA; Deputy Director of Air Force Cyber Operations at the Pentagon; Group Commander at Travis Air Force Base, CA; and Squadron Commander at Hickam Air Force Base, HI. 

Greg earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Management from the University of Portland and went on to earn three master’s of science degrees from the National Defense University, USAF Air University, and Central Michigan University focused on resourcing the national strategy, international relations, and organizational management.