Timothy L. Arel is Chief Operating Officer of the FAA’s Air Traffic Organization. Throughout his 33-year career with the FAA, Mr. Arel has developed expertise in airspace security, air traffic safety, resource management and labor relations. He is a member of the CANSO Executive Committee, which serves as the organization’s board of directors. Tim is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and has a background in public safety, having worked as an emergency medical technician, firefighter, 911 operator and police officer.