US Rep. Jim Bridenstine, R-Tulsa, could be in line for NASA post

U.S. Rep. Jim Bridenstine, a former U.S. Navy pilot, has met with President-elect Donald Trump's transition team amid reports his name has emerged as a possible head of NASA.

His office confirmed Tuesday that the Tulsa Republican has met with Vice President-elect Mike Pence in Washington and with members of the transition team in Trump Tower in New York. They discussed space and national security.

Bridenstine, who is a member of the Oklahoma Air National Guard, has said he would honor his pledge to serve only three terms in the House, meaning his seat will be open in 2018.

Trump transition officials didn't have any immediate comment.