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Ben Sliney

b. 1945

Former United States Federal Aviation Administration National Operations Manager

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About Ben Sliney

Born 1945. Ben Sliney is an American air traffic controller and lawyer, known for FAA.

Benedict L. Sliney (born October 12, 1945) is an American retired lawyer, air traffic controller, and former Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Operations Manager. His first day in this position was on September 11, 2001, and he was responsible for ordering a national ground stop across United States airspace in response to the September 11 attacks.

Biography Benedict Sliney was born on October 12, 1945, in Medford, Massachusetts. He graduated from Hope High School in Providence, Rhode Island in 1963.

He joined the United States Air Force from 1964 to 1968 and received training as an air traffic controller. He married Irene Lynch Ahern in 1966.

Personal life Sliney is married to Irene Lynch Ahern. They have three children, Anne, Susan and John. Sliney also had a small role in Greengrass's 2010 film Green Zone. He also took part in the documentary Seconds from Disaster.

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Important facts

Born
12 October 1945, Medford
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Air traffic controller, lawyer
Nationality
United States
Known for
FAA
Education
Dowling College, St. John's University School of Law

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ben Sliney?

former United States Federal Aviation Administration National Operations Manager

When was Ben Sliney born?

Ben Sliney was born on 12 October 1945 in Medford.

What is Ben Sliney's occupation?

Ben Sliney is an air traffic controller and lawyer.

What is Ben Sliney known for?

Ben Sliney is known for FAA.

What nationality is Ben Sliney?

Ben Sliney is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ben Sliney

· Wikidata: Q4886474

· DBpedia: Ben Sliney

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