Dan Murphy currently serves as the Vice President for System Operations Services at the Federal Aviation Administration.
Mr. Murphy previously served as Vice President of Technical Operations Services where he oversaw the effective management of Air Navigation Services and Infrastructure with a workforce of approximately 10,000 employees who ensured that more than 65,0000 pieces of equipment and systems operate 24 hours, 365 days a year at more than 6,000 facilities.
Prior to his role in Technical Operations, Mr. Murphy served as Deputy Vice President of System Operations Services and provided national and authoritative guidance on all aspects of national air traffic flow management initiatives, system performance analysis, policy and concept development for airport surface flow management programs, weather observation and reporting standards requirements, and operational oversight for all National Airspace System (NAS) security issues.
His other roles in System Operations Services include Director NAS Operations where he oversaw the David J. Hurley Air Traffic Control System Command Center (ATCSCC), which balances system capacity and air traffic demand to ensure the operational efficiency and effectiveness of the entire NAS without compromising safety.
Mr. Murphy also managed a number of NAS-wide functions, including Space Operations, Collaborative Decision Making (CDM), and coordination of NAS-wide efficiency initiatives. Prior to his role as Director of NAS Operations, he served as the Director of Performance Analysis and was responsible for evaluating the operational performance of the NAS, determining the underlying factors affecting that performance, and making recommendations on how to improve operational outcomes for all NAS users and stakeholders.
Mr. Murphy holds an A.B. from Washington University in St. Louis and an M.S. and Ph.D. from Duke University, all in Physics.
