Mr. Franklin McIntosh assumed the role of acting Chief Operating Officer on May 23, 2025. In this role, he provides executive leadership and direction to the seven service units within the Air Traffic Organization (ATO).

Previously, Mr. McIntosh served as the Deputy Chief Operating Officer where he oversaw the direction of the four operational service units within the Air Traffic Organization (ATO): Air Traffic, Flight Operations, System Operations, and Technical Operations.

Prior to becoming the DCOO he served as Vice President, Safety and Technical Training. In this role, he set the vision and executive direction for a multi-layered organization of approximately 567 team members, responsible for safety, quality assurance, policy and performance, and mission support for technical training for the Air Traffic Organization (ATO).

Mr. McIntosh also served as the Director, Air Traffic Operations, Central Service Area (CSA). He served as the key agency representative on the management of air traffic control operations and services for the CSA. He oversaw a highly technical workforce in excess of 6,000 employees in a complex, multi-disciplined organization responsible for the safe, efficient, and structured movement of aircraft while exercising direct line authority for 128 FAA Facilities and over 90 Federal Contract Towers.

Mr. Mcintosh has a 22-year career with FAA. He began his Federal civilian career as an Air Traffic Control Specialist in 2000. In 2013, he entered the manager ranks and served in multiple roles to include Operations Manager, Manager of CDM and International Operations, Air Traffic Manager and General Manager. As General Manager between 2018-2019, Mr. McIntosh served as the single point of contact between district facilities, senior ATO management and the customer community. He was responsible for interagency coordination to ensure successful integration and modernization of the National Airspace System.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration from the University of Texas at San Antonio. He is also a graduate of the Federal Executive Institute.