Jonathan J. Dunn was indicted by a Utah grand jury on October 18 and charged with interference with a flight crew, stemming from an August 2022 incident, according to court documents.
Dunn was authorized to carry a gun on board the plane due to the Transportation Security Administration’s Federal Flight Deck Officer program, the Inspector General’s office said.
The Federal Flight Deck Officer program was developed in the wake of the September 11, 2001, attacks and involves training and arming pilots to handle an in-flight attack, such as a hijacking attempt.
“Upon successful completion, the pilot is deputized as a federal law enforcement officer and issued a TSA-approved firearm and federal flight deck officer credentials,” the Transportation Security Administration said.
Pilots, flight engineers and flight navigators who meet certain requirements are eligible for the program, according to the agency.
Persons:
Jonathan J, Dunn, “, General, General’s
Organizations:
CNN, US Department of Transportation, Delta, Transportation Security, TSA, Transportation Security Administration, Pilots, FBI, Federal Aviation Administration, District of
Locations:
Utah, District of Utah