Michael Cirillo

Michael Cirillo retired from FAA in January of 2013 from the position of Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regions and Center Operations. In this capacity he provided leadership and guidance for operations at the nine FAA regional headquarters and Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, including the FAA Academy and Logistics Center. Prior to serving in this role, he served as Regional Administrator for FAA's Alaskan Region.

Mike served as the Air Traffic Organization's Vice President of System Operations Services at FAA Headquarters (2004-2007). He was responsible for traffic flow management of the national airspace system, airspace design, performance-based navigation procedures, aeronautical information management, operations security, and flight services. He was the liaison to the Department of Defense and the Transportation Security Administration on air transportation issues.

Mike served a detail in the FAA Office of Commercial Space Transportation; held executive positions responsible for Air Traffic System Development and Air Traffic Planning and Procedures; and served a 1-year detail as FAA Liaison to the German Air Navigation Services in Offenbach, Germany. Mike began his career as an air traffic controller in 1977 in the United States Air Force. He began his FAA career in 1981 at the Burbank, CA Tower/TRACON as an air traffic controller. He spent 7 years at the Phoenix, AZ TRACON as an air traffic controller, hub quality assurance specialist, and area supervisor.

Upon retirement from FAA, Mike joined Airlines for America as Managing Director, Air Traffic Management. A4A advocates on behalf of its member airlines to shape crucial policies and measures that promote safety, security and a healthy U.S. airline industry.

Mike earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and holds an MBA.