Security and Intelligence Organization

Safeguards civil aviation through national threat intelligence, counter-intelligence operations, facility and personnel security, background investigations, and agency crisis response.

Executive Leadership

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Ben Supko

Ben Supko
Associate Administrator, Security & Intelligence Organization

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Jay Carrigan

Jay Carrigan
Deputy Associate Administrator, Security & Intelligence Organization


Office Directory

Office of Emergency Management (AXE)

Directs FAA crisis response operations, continuity of operations (COOP), emergency preparedness planning, and national disaster coordination across all aviation infrastructure and facilities.


Office of Infrastructure Protection (AXF)

Safeguards national aerospace system (NAS) physical assets, critical infrastructure, air navigation facilities, technical operations centers, and FAA facilities against security threats.


Office of Investigation and Professional Responsibility (AXI)

Conducts comprehensive administrative, internal affairs, and specialized security investigations to uphold institutional integrity, regulatory compliance, and professional conduct standards.


Office of Security Operational Services (AXM)

Delivers enterprise operational security solutions, technical countermeasures, field security services, access control systems, and mission-critical logistical security support nationwide.


Office of Personnel Vetting (AXP)

Manages agency-wide background investigations, national security clearances, suitability determinations, credentialing programs, and continuous vetting for FAA employees and contractors.


Office of National Security and Enforcement (AXT)

Oversees hazardous materials safety enforcement, classified intelligence integration, airspace security defense coordination, and national security threat mitigation programs.

Last updated: Tuesday, October 13, 2026