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Data Loss Prevention System (DLPS)

Pursuant to the Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014 (FISMA), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) implemented the Data Loss Prevention System (DLPS) to help safeguard its sensitive information. The FAA uses DLPS to identify, prevent, and remediate the transmittal and...

Training Provider Registry (TPR)

The Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) developed the Training Provider Registry (TPR) under the authority of Section 32304 of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21). Section 32304 of MAP-21 requires FMCSA to establish...

Automated Vacancy Information Access Tool for Online Referral

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Automated Vacancy Information Access Tool for Online Referral (AVIATOR) is operated and maintained by the FAA Office of Human Resource Management (AHR) and the FAA Office of Information & Technology Services (AIT). AVIATOR is a web-based application...

Pilot Records Database

Section 203 of the Airline Safety and Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010 (hereafter called the “Act”), Pub. L. 111-216, requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to create a database to provide air carriers and other operators  ...

Air Traffic Skills Assessment (ATSA)

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Traffic Control Specialists (ATCS) are responsible for the safe and efficient flow of air traffic in the National Airspace System (NAS). Given the safety-critical nature of this job, and the substantial investment in training required for ATCS...

Pilot Records Database

Section 203 of the Airline Safety and Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010 (hereafter called the “Act”), Pub. L. 111-216, requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to create a database to provide air carriers and other operators[1] (hereafter collectively called “...

Pilot Records Database (PRD)

 

Section 203 of the Airline Safety and Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010 (hereafter called the “Act”), Pub. L. 111-216, requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to create a database to provide air carriers and other operators[1] (hereafter...

Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC)

The FAA developed the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) to help process requests for authorizations to fly sUAS in controlled airspace. LAANC provides an automated way for individuals to conduct sUAS operations in controlled airspace. LAANC relies on private industry...

Departmental Office of Civil Rights (DOCR) General Support System (GSS)

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Departmental Office of Civil Rights (DOCR) established an enterprise-wide cloud-based web-enabled General Support System (GSS) to process discrimination complaints filed against the DOT under Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C...