Technical Programs
The Technical Programs Branch serves as the quality control arm of the division manager. Its services cover both field offices and aviation operators. Accordingly, the Technical Programs Branch:
- Plans, schedules, and conducts, with the assistance of field inspectors, evaluations of the aviation community to determine regulatory compliance.
- Documents findings and identify weaknesses.
- Tracks inspection findings to assure timely and appropriate closure.
- Analyzes evaluation results to identify trends that may indicate systems weaknesses in oversight programs.
- Recommends new or revised rules, national policies, and procedures to enhance safety.
The Technical Programs Branch also:
- Manages the Department of Defense Commercial Air Carrier Quality and Safety Review Program.
- Manages the Office Evaluation Program.
- Evaluates Surveillance Evaluation Program inspections conducted in the Southern Region.
- Serves as the focal point for evaluations and audits conducted by other external organizations (for example OIG, GAO) relating to division programs.
- Conducts special studies as directed.
Contact Information
Frank Maly, Branch Manager
Phone: (847) 294-7289
Fax: (847) 294-7884
