Public Engagement for the Modernization of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Part 141 Pilot Schools

The FAA is facilitating ongoing public engagement on the Modernization of Part 141 through a series of public meetings. These meetings provide a forum for the aviation community to discuss, prioritize, and make recommendations to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) concerning the modernization of part 141 through written and oral comments. In its commitment to maintaining the safest air transportation system in the world, the FAA finds the best foundation of quality ground and flight training is through certificated pilot schools.

Current part 141 pilot school training regulations have foundational ties to the early years of pilot training and elements directly linked to the Civil Air Regulations. Therefore, updating part 141 regulations would ensure the training conducted at pilot schools meets the 21st century challenges of technology, safety, and the advancements in teaching and learning techniques.  
The Modernization of Part 141 public meetings will be a key resource in the FAA’s ability to identify and address the demands and needs of the flight training industry.

Meeting Schedule

Hybrid Public Meetings

• January 7-8, 2026
  • FAA Southwest Regional Office
    • 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177
• Visitor and parking information
• In-person attendance registration has closed
• Virtual attendance registration
• Agenda for Hybrid – January – 7-8, 2026

Hybrid Closing Public Meeting

• February 5, 2026
  • FAA Southwest Regional Office
    • 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177
• Visitor and parking information
• In-person attendance registration
  • Registration will be limited to 50 people
  • Registration will close on January 22, 2026
    • No late registration will be available 
• Virtual attendance registration
• Agenda for Hybrid – February – 5, 2026
   

Please see tentative meeting schedule for new public meetings schedule, pending federal register notice publication.

The tentative schedule is not considered finalized until listed in the Federal Register Notice.  

Resources 

• Federal Docket: FAA-2024-2531
• Federal Register Notice – January 7-8, 2026 Fort Worth, TX
• Federal Register Notice – February 5, 2026 Fort Worth, TX
• Modernization of Part 141 Initiative Public Letter and Public Meeting Objectives and Tasks
• Previous Meeting Resources

Contact Information: 
General Aviation and Commercial Division
Training and Certification Group, AFS-810
9-AFS-Modernization-Part141-Comments@faa.gov
 

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Prior to joining AOV, Wes served as Deputy Executive Director of Regulatory Operations for the Aircraft Certification Service. In that role, he oversaw issues and daily operations in leading, coordinating, controlling, and assuring the adequacy of safety regulations and minimum standards, as well as national programs, plans, policies, and priorities which govern the airworthiness of aeronautical products, parts, and appliances.

Wes also served as the Deputy Director of the Flight Standards Service, where he oversaw the development, coordination, and implementation of policies, standards, systems, and procedures as well as public rules and regulations.  Wes coordinated and executed program plans governing the operation, maintenance, and airworthiness of all U.S. civil aircraft, including those of U.S. flag carriers and foreign carriers when operating in and over the United States, its territories, and possessions. His oversight responsibilities also included proficiency and certification of air agencies such as flight schools and maintenance bases and qualified airmen other than air traffic control personnel. 

Wes served in a variety of other positions within the Flight Standards Service as well, including Director and Deputy Director of the Office of Air Carrier Safety Assurance, responsible for air carrier certification and oversight activities nationwide, including oversight of Certificate Management Offices that oversee part 121/135, 142, and 145 certificates. He also previously managed two Regional Branches, two Flight Standards District Offices, and served as the Deputy Manager for the Alaskan Region Flight Standards Division.
 

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