Julie Oettinger

Assistant Administrator for Policy, International Affairs and Environment

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Julie Oettinger joined the Federal Aviation Administration on June 7, 2010, as Assistant Administrator for Policy, International Affairs and Environment. In this capacity, she oversees the organization responsible for directing the formulation of national aviation policies, requirements and plans to implement agency goal and priorities; achieving U.S. international aviation objectives; and developing and recommending environment and energy policy.

Prior to joining FAA, Ms. Oettinger was Managing Director for International and Regulatory Affairs at United Airlines based in Washington, D.C. From 1998 to 2002, she was the Assistant General Counsel at US Airways where she was responsible for all international legal affairs and all regulatory matters. From 1990 to 1998, and from 2002 to 2003, Ms. Oettinger was Attorney Advisor in the Legal Advisor's Office at the U.S. Department of State. In this capacity, she held various positions including Legal Advisor to the aviation negotiation team from 1994-1996 and Special Assistant to the Under Secretary for International Security Affairs from 1996-1998. Ms. Oettinger was also Legal Advisor at the U.S. Embassy Panama from 1992 to 1994.

Ms. Oettinger received a B.A. in 1986 from Tufts University and a J.D. in 1989 from the University of Michigan.