David Boulter

David H. Boulter is the FAA’s Executive Director of Flight Standards Service. As Executive Director, he oversees the development, coordination, and execution of policies, standards, systems, and procedures. He coordinates and executes program plans that govern the operations, 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 include proficiency and certification of air agencies (flight schools/maintenance bases) and of qualified airmen (other than air traffic control personnel).

Mr. Boulter began his career in Flight Standards in 1997 as an Aviation Safety Inspector with the Scottsdale Flight Standards District Office. Throughout his FAA career, he has held many roles including 14 CFR Part 119 management (FAA Flight Programs, Manager of the National Flight Program Oversight Office), pilot and check airmen, and Senior FAA Representative/Senior Foreign Affairs Specialist in Afghanistan. He also served as the Assistant Manager and Director of Operations for the FS Flight Program and the Flight Program Manager and Director of Operations for the Washington Flight Program based at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. He rejoins Flight Standards again after serving in his most recent leadership role as Vice President of Flight Program Operations (AJF-0) for the FAA’s Air Traffic Organization.

Prior to his career at the FAA, Mr. Boulter held various civilian aviation positions in part 121 and part 135 operations as a pilot, flight instructor, check airman, and Chief Pilot of a commuter airline. Mr. Boulter holds an Airline Transport Pilot certificate with CL60, BE30, EMB-110, CV24-34-44 type ratings, and he is a Certified Flight Instructor ASEL, AMEL, and Instrument.