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2311

Labor and World-Class Workforce Subcommittee

Members:Patricia Friend (Subcommittee Chair)David BargerJohn ConleyRobert LekitesAna McAhron-SchulzCynthia EgnotovichThella BowensBackground

As discussed in our first pillar, the Department is first and foremost concerned with safety in aviation.  We have created the safest, most reliable,...

Finance Subcommittee

Members:Jack Pelton (Subcommittee Chair)Severin BorensteinDaniel McKenzieRaul RegaladoGlenn TiltonChristopher WilliamsThella BowensBackground

The overall issue of airline stability and funding future investment is critical.

Airlines have reported net losses in seven of the past ten years,...

Environment Subcommittee

MembersBryan Bedford (Subcommittee Chair)Juan AlonsoNicole PisaeckiCynthia EgnotovichRaul RegaladoBackground

In the last several decades, there has been a six-fold increase in the mobility provided by the U.S. air transportation system at the same time the aviation industry has made impressive...

Competitiveness and Viability Subcommittee

MembersGlenn Tilton (Subcommittee Chair)Susan BaerBryan BedfordSeverin BorensteinPatricia FriendAna McAhron-SchulzWilliam McGeeDaniel McKenzieChristopher WilliamsJack PeltonBackground: Domestic and International

Changes in the global airline industry, particularly since 2000, have redefined...

Aviation Safety Subcommittee

MembersNicole Pisaecki (Subcommittee Chair)Juan AlonsoDavid BargerRobert LekitesWilliam McGeeJohn ConleySusan BaerBackground

The U.S. aviation fatal accident rate is the lowest since the beginning of air travel.  The number of fatal commercial aviation accidents has decreased by nearly 80%...

FAAC Subcommittees

Overview

Summary descriptions of the Future of Aviation Advisory Committee subcommittees.

Aviation SafetyCompetitiveness and ViabilityEnvironmentFinancingLabor and World-class WorkforceAviation SafetyEnsuring safety in aviationFuture expected growth and increased complexity in the air...

Schedule A Hiring Authority

Schedule A is a specialized hiring authority that allows Federal hiring officials to appoint qualified people with disabilities non-competitively. In order to appoint a candidate under Schedule A, the hiring office must have an approved position description and the candidate must meet all job...