Federal Aviation Administration Chief Randy Babbitt offered his resignation to Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Tuesday afternoon, one day after LaHood learned of Babbitt’s arrest for drunken driving.

Babbitt said in a statement that he was “grateful” to work at FAA during his two and a half years as administrator and said he was confident that the administration will continue on the right path after he steps down.

“Serving as FAA administrator has been an absolute honor and the highlight of my professional career. But I am unwilling to let anything cast a shadow on the outstanding work done 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by my colleagues at the FAA,” Babbitt said.

Babbitt was arrested Saturday night by Fairfax City, Va., police after an officer spotted him driving on the wrong side of the road, police said. He was charged with driving while intoxicated and took a leave of absence Monday.

Deputy Administrator Michael Huerta has taken his place as acting administrator.

(Source: Politico)