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...
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 “...
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...
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...
The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Civil Aerospace Medical Institute (CAMI) is sponsoring the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Market Survey. The purpose of the survey is to obtain feedback from experts in industry and academia on aspects of operating UAS. FAA limits participation in the...
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...
The Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP) was implemented under the authority of Title 49 of the U.S. Code, Section 31150, titled “Safety performance history screening” as added by Section 4117(a) of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (...
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) core mission is to reduce commercial motor vehicle-related crashes and fatalities. To further this mission, FMCSA created SAFETYNET ; designed to manage and provide appropriate access for...
The core mission of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving large trucks and buses. The Medical Programs Division of FMCSA promotes the safety of America's roadways through the...
The Federal Aviation Administration’s Declaration of Compliance (DECMAN) system is used by applicants to submit declaration of compliance (DOC) with the design and production rules for small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and demonstrate their means of compliance for approval by the FAA. The...