Executive Leadership:

• Victor L. Goodell
  Acting Director, Office of Foundational Business
• Lisa Mansfield 
  Director, Office of Foundational Business, AFB-2A
• William J. McGowan
  Acting Deputy Director, Office of Foundational Business, AFB-2B

The Office of Foundational Business ensures the effective execution of FS responsibilities by strengthening internal Safety Management Systems (SMS) and supporting our State Safety Program (SSP) Obligations.

The office is responsible for the following:

Manages and directs all matters associated with the planning, programming, and implementation of the Aircraft Registration and Airmen Certification Programs.

Represents the quality control and assurance arm of FS SMS responsible for the application of safety management and quality management within FS and for identifying risks that transcend individual regulated entities, straddle multiple sectors of the industry, and/or rise to the level at which they require national or governmental attention.

Production and publication services for all FS inspector guidance, management of the release of public safety information, and occupational safety and health program administration.

Design, sustain, source, and implement specialized leadership and technical training programs for:

• Newly hired and experienced AVS Aviation Safety Inspectors
• AVS Flight Test Engineers
• Other FAA aviation professionals
• DOD personnel
• Private industry experts

These courses are offered in-person, virtually, and thought contract vendors to ensure mission-ready employees.

The Office of Foundational Business is comprised of the following six divisions:

• Civil Aviation Registry Division
• Mission Services Division
• Safety Risk Management Division
• Strategic Planning and Financial Services Division
• Workforce Development Division
• Workforce Services Division