Office of Advanced Aviation Technologies

Spearheads research, regulatory integration, and operational policy for emerging aerospace technologies including Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL), and uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS).

Executive Leadership

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Jessica Jones

Jessica Jones
Executive Director, Office of Advanced Aviation Technologies

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Paul Strande

Paul Strande
Deputy Executive Director, Office of Advanced Aviation Technologies (A)


Office Directory

Mission Support Divison (AAT-100)

Directs strategic planning, business operations, budget and procurement execution, human capital management, and organizational governance across the AAT enterprise.


Advanced Air Mobility Technologies Division (AAT-200)

Advances technical standards, vertiport infrastructure integration, electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) safety frameworks, and regional air mobility systems.


Analysis & Evaluation Division (AAT-300)

Conducts rigorous data modeling, safety risk evaluations, emerging technology testbed simulations, and quantitative efficacy assessments for advanced aviation concepts.


UAS & Advanced Technologies Division (AAT-400)

Leads uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) airspace integration, beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) policy standards, autonomous flight operations, and next-generation avionics.

Last updated: Tuesday, October 13, 2026