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Dusty Johnson: “Some of these new graduates out of the academy, we…”

Featuring: Dusty Johnson, Republican | U.S. House, South Dakota's At-Large Congressional District

Congressional Discussion on FAA Training and Infrastructure with Mr. Johnson, Mr. Daniels, Mr. Rinaldi, and Mr. Calio

Published March 11, 2025 | Video Starts at 03:10

Congressman, it's been agreed upon by the agency and NACA that it reduces the time by 27%. Okay, so then, Mr. Rinaldi, same general topic to you. Is it my understanding that Some of these new graduates out of the academy, we immediately send them over to have them be teachers or trainers at the academy. Is my understanding right about that? Say the question again, sir. I'm sorry, do we have new. (03:10–03:17)

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Asserts that new graduates are sometimes sent to be trainers at the academy instead of working in the field.

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