David Silk

David Silk is the Director of Aviation at the Department for Transport (DfT) in the United Kingdom, a position he has held since January 2023.1 His career in public service spans several important roles within the UK government, primarily focused on transportation, infrastructure, and economic policy.

Career Highlights

Department for Transport (DfT):

• Director of Aviation (January 2023 - Present)
• Director, Airports & Infrastructure (December 2020 - January 2023)

HM Treasury:

• Deputy Director, Welfare Spending and Reform (June 2016 - December 2020)
• Deputy Director, Housing, Planning and Cities (June 2012 - May 2016)
• PS/Chief Secretary (March 2011 - June 2012)
• Education Spending and Strategy (November 2007 - March 2011)
• Head of Regional Economic Policy (May 2005 - November 2007)1

Current Role and Responsibilities

As the Director of Aviation at the DfT, David Silk oversees crucial aspects of the UK's aviation sector. His responsibilities include:

• Managing airspace, noise, and resilience issues
• Overseeing airports policy
• Leading aviation decarbonization efforts
• Developing international maritime and aviation strategy
• Supervising general aviation, safety, skills, and CAA matters2

Views on Aviation Growth

David Silk has expressed strong support for the growth of the UK aviation sector. At the Airlines 2023 Conference in London, he stated, "It's emphatically the case that we need growth," highlighting the importance of aviation to the UK economy.3

David Silk's LinkedIn profile can be found at https://uk.linkedin.com/in/david-silk-53860394, where more details about his professional experience and background are available.1