Robert Burke

Group Manager, Air Transportation Division, Training and Simulation Group, Federal Aviation Administration

Mr. Burke is the Manager of the Air Carrier Training Systems and Voluntary Safety Programs Branch (AFS-280) at FAA Headquarters.

Mr. Burke was the FAA’s Designated Federal Official for the 208 Aviation Rulemaking Committee which led to the formation of the ICAO/FAA/EASA LOCART initiative. Mr. Burke is currently the FAA Co-Chair for the Air Carrier Training Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ACT ARC).

Mr. Burke came to the FAA in 2006 after 14 years of air carrier experience which included both domestic and international operations. Mr. Burke held part 121 air carrier positions in management, training and a line pilot, serving as a Captain, Check Airman and Chief Pilot.