Executive Director
Air Traffic Safety Oversight Service, AOV-1

Wes Mooty is the Executive Director of the Air Traffic Safety Oversight Service (AOV),responsible for directing the independent, risk-based, data-driven safety oversight of air navigation services. Wes is the principal agency advisor to the FAA Administrator, Deputy Administrator, and Associate Administrator for Aviation Safety for all Air Traffic Organization (ATO) safety oversight related issues, representing the FAA in dealings with high-level officials, inside and outside of the agency, both nationally and internationally. He also serves as a liaison to Congress, the Department of Defense, other Federal agencies, commercial and general aviation organizations, and civic and private groups on issues related to safety standards for air traffic control and air traffic infrastructure, facilities, and systems.

Prior to joining AOV, Wes served as Deputy Executive Director of Regulatory Operations for the Aircraft Certification Service. In that role, he oversaw issues and daily operations in leading, coordinating, controlling, and assuring the adequacy of safety regulations and minimum standards, as well as national programs, plans, policies, and priorities which govern the airworthiness of aeronautical products, parts, and appliances.

Wes also served as the Deputy Director of the Flight Standards Service, where he oversaw the development, coordination, and implementation of policies, standards, systems, and procedures as well as public rules and regulations.  Wes coordinated and executed program plans governing the operation, maintenance, and airworthiness of all U.S. civil aircraft, including those of U.S. flag carriers and foreign carriers when operating in and over the United States, its territories, and possessions. His oversight responsibilities also included proficiency and certification of air agencies such as flight schools and maintenance bases and qualified airmen other than air traffic control personnel. 

Wes served in a variety of other positions within the Flight Standards Service as well, including Director and Deputy Director of the Office of Air Carrier Safety Assurance, responsible for air carrier certification and oversight activities nationwide, including oversight of Certificate Management Offices that oversee part 121/135, 142, and 145 certificates. He also previously managed two Regional Branches, two Flight Standards District Offices, and served as the Deputy Manager for the Alaskan Region Flight Standards Division.