Full Name
Billy Nolen
Job Title
Chief Safety Officer
Company
Archer Aviation
Speaker Bio
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) has named Billy Nolen, former acting FAA Administrator, to its newly created Chief Safety Officer role. Nolen’s expertise in aviation safety and flight operations, along with his deep passion and excitement for advanced air mobility, will further strengthen Archer’s ability to successfully commercialize urban air mobility at scale.
“Billy is an incredible leader and has long been a staunch supporter of the eVTOL aircraft industry, spearheading our country’s and the FAA’s global leadership role in this important area,” said Adam Goldstein, Archer’s founder and CEO. Together, we will shape the future of transportation and make sustainable, efficient air travel a reality.”
While at the FAA, Nolen led the agency’s efforts to enable the safe entry of eVTOL aircraft into the national airspace. Nolen has been a strong advocate for the eVTOL aircraft industry and its role in changing the way the world moves. In his new position, Nolen will play a leadership role to help Archer more effectively collaborate with industry stakeholders and help ensure its safe entry into service as it prepares for planned commercialization in 2025.
Prior to serving as FAA’s acting Administrator, Nolen headed up the FAA’s Office of Aviation Safety, where he led 7400 employees located in Washington headquarters, regional and directorate offices, and 125 field offices throughout the world. Billy has 34 years of experience as an executive leader in operations and corporate safety, regulatory affairs and flight operations. He served in the United States Army as an airplane and helicopter pilot and safety officer. And as a commercial pilot, he flew the 767, 757, and MD-80 aircraft with American Airlines. Billy has held numerous executive positions in the airline industry, including at Qantas Group, WestJet, Airlines for America, and American Airlines He is a graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Management. He has certificates in aviation safety from the US Naval Postgraduate School, the US Army Safety Center, and the University of Southern California.
“Billy is an incredible leader and has long been a staunch supporter of the eVTOL aircraft industry, spearheading our country’s and the FAA’s global leadership role in this important area,” said Adam Goldstein, Archer’s founder and CEO. Together, we will shape the future of transportation and make sustainable, efficient air travel a reality.”
While at the FAA, Nolen led the agency’s efforts to enable the safe entry of eVTOL aircraft into the national airspace. Nolen has been a strong advocate for the eVTOL aircraft industry and its role in changing the way the world moves. In his new position, Nolen will play a leadership role to help Archer more effectively collaborate with industry stakeholders and help ensure its safe entry into service as it prepares for planned commercialization in 2025.
Prior to serving as FAA’s acting Administrator, Nolen headed up the FAA’s Office of Aviation Safety, where he led 7400 employees located in Washington headquarters, regional and directorate offices, and 125 field offices throughout the world. Billy has 34 years of experience as an executive leader in operations and corporate safety, regulatory affairs and flight operations. He served in the United States Army as an airplane and helicopter pilot and safety officer. And as a commercial pilot, he flew the 767, 757, and MD-80 aircraft with American Airlines. Billy has held numerous executive positions in the airline industry, including at Qantas Group, WestJet, Airlines for America, and American Airlines He is a graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Management. He has certificates in aviation safety from the US Naval Postgraduate School, the US Army Safety Center, and the University of Southern California.
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