Executive Director of the Office of Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Emerging Entrants Security at FAA
Micah Campbell serves as the Executive Director (A) of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Office of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and Emerging Entrants Security, which
is the FAA’s lead organization responsible for drone and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) security in U.S. airspace. Mr. Campbell leads the FAA’s efforts to safely integrate detection and mitigation systems for drones and AAM operations in the National Airspace System (NAS) and supports UAS security-related rulemaking, research and development, policy formulation, education and outreach, and data management.
Prior to joining the Office of UAS & Emerging Entrants Security, Mr. Campbell served as the
Deputy Director for Aircraft Certification Service (AIR) Enterprise Business Operations in the
FAA’s Aviation Safety (AVS) Line of Business where he was responsible for administrative and
technical direction of business program activities supporting 1,500 personnel across nine AIR
divisions and offices conducting aircraft certification and manufacturing oversight activities.
Mr. Campbell began his public service as an airman in the U.S. Air Force. After serving on
active duty, he transitioned to the Air National Guard and later retired from the Air Force
Reserve. Following his active-duty commitment, Mr. Campbell joined the FAA as an Electronics
Technician at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center and later became an Electronic Engineer
Instructor at the FAA Academy. Mr. Campbell has held multiple positions including, FAA
Academy Environmental Section Manager, Air Traffic Organization (ATO) Navigation and
Communications Training Team Manager, ATO Technical Operations Training Group Manager,
ATO Safety and Technical Training Service Unit Senior Technical Advisor, and AVS Office of
Accident Investigation and Prevention Senior Advisor.
Mr. Campbell holds a Bachelor of Science in Technical Management and a Master of Science in
Engineering Management with a concentration in Project Management from Embry-Riddle
Aeronautical University. Additionally, he completed senior leadership development through the
Office of Personnel Management, Federal Executive Institute.