Charles E. Allen v. Merit Systems Protection Board

LOURIE, Circuit Judge.

Charles E. Allen appeals from the decision of the Merit Systems Protection Board dismissing his appeal for lack of jurisdiction. Docket No. CH-00752970026-I-1. Because, under the applicable statute gov erning Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) personnel, an FAA employee cannot appeal his removal to the board, we affirm.

BACKGROUND

Allen, a veteran, was employed by the FAA as an air traffic control specialist. The FAA removed Allen on September 11, 1996 after he tested positive for drug use. He appealed his removal to the board.

In an initial decision, the administrative…