Nancy D. LoBue joined FAA's Office of Aviation Policy, Planning & Environment in 2003 as Deputy Assistant Administrator. The office leads the agency's strategic policy and planning efforts, which includes the agency's performance metrics known as the "Flight Plan", develops the agency's reauthorization legislative proposals, oversees the aviation insurance program, and is responsible for national aviation policies and strategies relating to environment and energy.

Prior to that, Ms. LoBue spent almost 20 years in FAA's Office of the Chief Counsel in various positions while managing attorneys involved in environmental review and litigation, airport financing and government contracts.