General Aviation and Commercial Division
Certification and General Aviation Operations Branch
Responsibilities
- Develops requirements, guidance, policies, standards, as well as approving the use of Personal Computer-Based Aviation Training Devices and new and emerging advanced technology digital simulation devices used in general aviation in both 14 CFR parts 61 and 141 pilot schools
- Develops requirements, technical guidance, and policies for flight instructor refresher clinics, including the monitoring of these clinics, by FAA personnel
- Ensures that designated pilot examiners (DPE) and Knowledge Test Examiners who serve the general aviation community comply with FAA policies
- Participates on the Flight Operations Evaluation Boards (FOEBs) and Flight Standardization Boards (FSBs) for new aircraft and procedures
- Provides program management for the development and deployment of the Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application (ACRA)/Integrated ACRA (IACRA) automated airman application program
- Provides program management oversight policy for the National Designated Pilot Examiner Registry program
- Provides technical advice, support, and recommendations on the training needs and training programs for FAA General Aviation operations field inspectors
- Responds to FAA Safety Recommendations from field offices
- Responds to investigations and hearings resulting from general aviation accidents, incidents, and violations
- Reviews airmen examinations, knowledge and practical test standards, and other educational materials prepared by the Regulatory Support Division
- Serves as the chairperson of the National Examiner Board (NEB)
- Writes and reviews applicable changes to chapters of Order 8700.1, General Aviation Operations Inspector's Handbook, for the training and certification of airmen (pilots, ground and flights instructors, pilot schools, and training centers)
- Writes and reviews changes to Order 8710.3, Pilot Examiner's Handbook
