### Question
How is the "senior executive" defined?


### Answer
The term **senior executive** is defined in *49 U.S.C. § 114* as follows -

> a Transportation Security Administration executive serving on a Transportation Security Executive Service appointment

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 114*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE I-DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION > CHAPTER 1-ORGANIZATION**

