UAS Integration Office

The UAS Integration Office (AUS) is responsible for leading FAA's efforts to safely integrate unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) into the U.S. National Airspace System (NAS). AUS serves as the FAA's focal point for all matters related to civil and public use of drones in U.S. airspace. AUS is organized into four divisions that collaborate to champion drone integration initiatives (i.e., internal/external communication, budget and personnel management, international partnerships, research strategic planning, technical standards, operational pilot programs, and partnerships for safety, etc.) by engaging internal FAA and external stakeholders (i.e., industry, U.S. government agencies, international civil aviation authorities).

The AUS Front Office is the hub that connects the four AUS Divisions and supports outward facing opportunities of the AUS organization. 

The Enterprise Services  Division (AUS-100) is responsible for obtaining and preserving the financial and human capital resources required to accomplish the office mission. The division ensures AUS staff have safe and productive work environments through logistics planning and Continuity of Operations Planning. Additionally, the division executes the strategic planning function for AUS as well as more tactical performance management through internal dashboards and Congressionally mandated milestone tracking.

The International Division (AUS-200) provides targeted leadership to enable the safe and efficient use and integration of UAS globally and sets the strategic direction for UAS international activities. This office helps develop, align, and progress the FAA's global UAS-related activities, including regulatory and policy harmonization, through extensive engagement and outreach with its colleagues and partners – not only across the FAA and broader U.S. Government, but also with its global Civil Aviation Authority and Air Navigation Service Provider counterparts, among others, on a bilateral, regional, and global basis.

The UAS Research, Engineering, & Analysis Division (AUS-300) is responsible for developing the FAA's plans and strategic framework for applied UAS research that is needed to inform FAA's UAS Integration policy, rulemaking and implementation. This office collaborates across the FAA and with other federal, industry, academic, and international partners to identify research gaps, develop research requirements, and provide technical expertise and oversight of projects necessary to support the safe integration of UAS into the NAS.

The Safety and Integration Division (AUS-400) serves as the initial point of contact for individuals seeking information about operational requirements, UAS registration, and potential partnerships. This office collaborates across the FAA and closely with industry to find solutions to operational and technical challenges in order to advance UAS operations and integration efforts. AUS-400 aids standards development, providing engineering support and management for UAS integration projects intended to advance the safe use of UAS technology. AUS-400 also serves as a regulatory and policy liaison, and runs the UAS Support Center that responds to inquiries near-real-time with personalized service to help people fly safely. Additionally, this office manages the presidentially mandated UAS Integration Pilot Program (IPP), designed to facilitate complex UAS activities, collect data on societal and community considerations, and inform FAA policy and decision making.

AUS-400 also coordinates enterprise-wide outreach and engagement efforts such as the FAA UAS Symposium, Drone Safety Day, and drone related content on faa.gov. This office helps tell the story of drone integration and innovation as it pertains to both FAA accomplishments and stakeholder impacts.

For more information, contact the UAS Support Center.

General Aviation & Commercial Division

Operations Group

The Operations Group is responsible for policy and regulatory development related to the general aviation (GA) operational aspects of part 91 (except for air traffic and aircraft maintenance rules) as pertaining to amateur-built/recreational/personal operations aircraft, aerobatic practice areas and aviation events (including airshows, balloon events, air races, parachute demonstrations, aerobatic contests, and fly-overs), civil operations of surplus military aircraft, and operations under 14 CFR parts 103 and 105.

Additional policy and regulatory development responsibilities include aerial work and public aircraft operations (PAO), UAS policy and processing under part 107, private and commercial (non-air carrier) flights conducted in piston and turbine aircraft by individuals and companies under parts 91 and 125, fractional ownership program managers under part 91K, helicopter external load operators under part 133, and agricultural aircraft operators under part 137.

The group:

• Ensures the initiation of appropriate corrective actions concerning the FAA's regulations, policies, procedures, standards, and operating practices as a result of reviewing investigations and hearings for applicable GA accidents, incidents, and violations.
• Analyzes applicable NTSB Safety Recommendations and prepares required responses on its findings following an accident investigation.
• Responds to applicable FAA Safety Recommendations from field offices and takes proper action.
• Advises the Associate Administrator for Aviation Safety (AVS), Flight Standards Service, and General Aviation & Commercial Division management on matters pertaining to the National Aviation Event Program and aviation events. In addition to advisement responsibilities, the group is responsible for establishing rules, technical guidance, policies, and approvals on national air show matters, aviation events, and aerobatic practice areas.
• Drafts and reviews applicable chapters of the current edition of Order 8900.1 for parts 91 (except for air traffic and aircraft maintenance rules), 103, and 105.
• Drafts and reviews applicable chapters of Order 8900.1 for operations under part 91, including subpart K, PAO, and parts 107, 125, 133, and 137 (except for air traffic and aircraft maintenance rules).
• Coordinates with Mission Support Services (AJV) within the Air Traffic Control Organization (ATO) as necessary regarding risk mitigation for part 101 operations.
• Liaises with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Justice (DOJ), and other agencies on applicable security issues.
• Provides guidance and regulatory support for issues related to vintage aircraft, public aircraft operations, and amateur-built (including light-sport aircraft (LSA)).
• Manages the development of amateur-built aircraft operations policy.
• Maintains continuing liaison with Regulatory Support Division, and industry and FAA segments involved with amateur-built aircraft operational standardization issues.
• Develops policy and regulations for the operations of experimental aircraft, to include former military aircraft and amateur-built aircraft.
• Participates on the Flight Operations Evaluation Board (FOEB) and Flight Standardization Board (FSB).
• Manages the development of light sport operations policy.
• Develops and carries out division policy pertaining to Minimum Equipment Lists (MELs) of part 91 operators.
• Evaluates and participates in development of classroom and flight training for GA Operations Inspectors.
• Develops and carries out rotorcraft policy, including agricultural and external-load operations policy.
• Develops and implements policy concerning aerial work operations, such as banner towing and motion picture operations.
• Develops and implements North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) guidance and policy for FAA field offices.
• Coordinates with other FAA divisions (as applicable) to develop and implement general aviation policy related to NextGen, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), performance-based authorizations, and emerging technologies such as Night Vision Imaging Systems (NVIS) and night vision goggles (NVG).
• Develops and implements policy related to Air Operator Organization Designation Authorizations (AO ODA).
• Maintains continuing liaison with Aircraft Maintenance Division, the Aircraft Certification Service Production and Airworthiness Division, and industry and FAA segments involved with experimental aircraft operational standardization issues.

Programs

• National Aviation Events Program

Regulatory Areas of Responsibility

• Part 91 Operations
• Part 91K Operations
• Part 101 Operations
• Part 103 Operations
• Part 105 Operations
• Part 107 Operations
• Part 125 Operations

Phone: (202) 267-1100

General Aviation & Commercial Division

The General Aviation and Commercial Division is responsible for regulations and policy development governing the training, certification, inspection, and surveillance of General Aviation (GA) airmen, flight instructors, GA air agencies (pilot schools), commercial operations (rotorcraft, external-load, agricultural, banner tow, Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 125 operators, part 91, corporate, business, personal and recreational (aviation events, experimental aircraft, parachute, and ultralight operations), part 91 subpart K fractional ownership (part 91K)), and public aircraft operations.

The division is the focal point for the aviation community at the national level on matters pertaining to unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operations, including remote pilot certification requirements. The division is also the FAA focal point and co-chair for the U.S. Helicopter Safety Team (USHST, a regional partner of the International Helicopter Safety Team (IHST)).

The division is also responsible for safety outreach and the National FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam.) The FAASTeam’s mission is to “Lower the Nation's aviation accident rate by conveying safety principles and practices through training, outreach, and education; while establishing partnerships and encouraging the continual growth of a positive safety culture within the aviation community.”

The division:

• Develops and recommends national policies, standards, systems, procedures, and program plans to include international operation activities.
• Determines the need for, justifies, and formulates new or amended regulations and supplementary regulatory material; participates in regulatory review programs; recommends grants or denials of exemptions; and develops applicable operations specification and other authorizations and waivers available in WebOPSS.
• Advises Flight Standards Service, the Associate Administrator, and other principal officials, and serves as a central point of contact for the public and the aviation community on matters appropriate to the national level.
• Participates in the analysis and evaluation of field execution of programs.
• Determines the need for and recommends research and development (R&D) projects.
• Guides and assists the other divisions and other elements of the agency in the implementation and conduct of related programs, and provides guidance on applying agency policies, standards, and procedures pertaining to safety issues.
• Develops, coordinates, and issues national directives to provide technical guidance on policies and procedures.
• Recommends, initiates, and coordinates regulatory and policy actions to resolve safety problems resulting from accidents, incidents, or other sources.
• Provides direction and support to the Regulatory Support Division regarding General Aviation & Commercial Division's areas of responsibility, as they relate to defining and managing delegation programs, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Provides liaison between FAA and other offices for GA issues regarding airspace rules, air carrier interface, pilot certification, human factors, and other vital topics.
• Facilitates and coordinates concerns of the aviation community to assure GA views are considered in air traffic rules and aviation safety regulatory actions. Works with the GAJSC, IHST, and USHST to develop data-supported risk-based mitigation strategies to reduce the GA accident rate.
• Oversees the environmental responsibilities for all of the Flight Standards Service (AFS).
• Liaises with the Transportation Security Administration, Department of Justice, and other agencies on security issues related to pilot certification.
• Participates and is a member of international panels and groups, including the International Civil Aviation Organization, European Aviation Safety Agency, and Transport Canada.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures related to the FAASTeam and aviation safety outreach.

• General Aviation: The Foundation of America’s Aviation System

Division Groups

• Training & Certification Group
• Operations Group
• Safety Outreach Group

Resources

• 14 CFR Part 141 Pilot Flight/Ground Training Schools (PFGS)
• New York City Special Flight Rules Training
• Office of Safety Standards (AFS) Services and Contacts

Phone: (202) 267-1100

General Aviation & Commercial Division

Training & Certification Group

The Certification and Training Group strives to continually improve general aviation safety through certification and training of airmen (pilots, ground instructors, flight instructors, and remote pilots) and pilot schools under 14 CFR parts 61, 107, and 141. Specifically, the Group:

• Develops and implements standards, policies, and procedures related to airmen training and certification.
• Develops airmen training and certification requirements for operation of novel aircraft designs and unmanned aircraft. 
• Develops Flight Instructor Refresher Course (FIRC) policies and manages all aspects of the program.
• Develops policy and standards for the approval of Aviation Training Devices (ATD) used to satisfy airmen experience and training requirements for pilot certification.
• Analyzes and takes appropriate action in response to National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and internal FAA safety recommendations.
• Drafts and maintains sections in FAA Order 8900.1, Flight Standards Information Management System (FSIMS), in the Dynamic Regulatory System (DRS) related to airmen training and certification.
• Defines instructions, standards, and procedures in FAA Order 8900.1 for evaluators performing Title 14 CFR part 61 certification of pilots and flight instructors.
• Coordinates with the Transportation Security Agency (TSA), Department of Justice (DOJ), and other agencies on security issues related to pilot certification.
• Participates in the International Helicopter Safety Foundation (IHSF).
• Manages all aspects including approval of Institutions of Higher Education’s authority to certify graduates for restricted privilege Airline Transport Pilot certificates.
• Coordinates with Flight Standards offices for review, approval, and policy for Airline Transport Pilot Certification Training Program (CTP) under 14 CFR part 141.
• Assists international offices with development and implementation of airmen certification bilateral agreements. Develops certification policy and procedures upon implementation.

Regulatory Areas of Responsibility

• Part 61 Certification
• Part 141 Certification

Programs

• Flight Instructor Refresher Course (FIRC) Development
• Current FIRC Provider List(PDF)
• FAA Industry Training Standards (FITS)
• FAA Approval of Aviation Training Devices and Their Use for Training and Experience (AC 61-136B)
• List of FAA Approved Aviation Training Devices (ATDs)(PDF)
• Institution of Higher Education’s Application for Authority to Certify its Graduates for an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with Reduced Aeronautical Experience (AC 61-139)
• (List of) Institutions Authorized to Certify its Graduates for an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP)(PDF)

Phone: (202) 267-1100

Designee Standardization Branch

The Designee Standardization Branch develops and conducts a variety of Initial and Recurrent standardization seminars both domestically and internationally that are used by designees.

Designations

• Designated Airworthiness Representative - Manufacturing (DAR-F, DAR-T)
• Designated Manufacturing Inspection Representative (DMIR)
• Initial Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE)
• Organization Designation Authorization Administrator (ODA-ADM)
• ODA Manufacturing Unit Member (ODA-MUM)
• ODA Repair and Alteration Unit Member (ODA-RAUM)
• Technical Personnel Examiner (Designated Mechanic Examiners/Parachute Riggers [DME/DPRE])

Designee Standardization Feedback/Questions

• DME/DPRE Feedback
• DPE Feedback
• Maintenance and Manufacturing Feedback

Helpful Links

• For questions on Seminar schedules or enrollments, please access the Designee Registration System (DRS) For problems logging in Contact the FAA Help desk at (405) 954-4568.
• FAA Regulatory Support Division

Contact Information

For questions on Operations Designee Training: (405) 954-4753
For questions on Maintenance or Manufacturing Designee Training: (405) 954-4220
Branch Fax Line: (405) 954-0189

Hans Larsen
Branch Manager
(405) 954-6495

Aircraft Maintenance Division

The Aircraft Maintenance Division ensures the airworthiness of civil aircraft. We develop and standardize regulations, national directives, policy procedures, and advisory material governing the certification, inspection, and surveillance of maintenance aspects for General Aviation (GA); air carrier and commercial operators; airmen (i.e., mechanics, repairmen, and parachute riggers); avionics; and air agencies (i.e., Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools (AMTS) and repair stations). The Aircraft Maintenance Division:

• Provides technical assistance and support for special programs, such as rulemaking projects, damage-tolerance (DT), Repair Assessment Programs (RAP), and nondestructive inspection (NDI).
• Is the focal point for the aviation outreach education program.
• Coordinates and tracks regulatory activities for the Flight Standards Service (AFS) with the Office of Rulemaking (ARM), the Office of the Chief Council (AGC), and other Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) elements.
• Supports the development and implementation of the Safety Assurance System (SAS) component of Safety Management Systems (SMS).
• Is the focal point for Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) functions concerning regulatory aspects of maintenance, repair, and alterations.
• Serves as the focal point for all airworthiness FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) program initiatives, work programs, and procedures in collaboration with the General Aviation and Commercial Division.
• Focal point for Human Factors in Aviation Maintenance.

Aircraft Maintenance Division is comprised of three Groups:

• Airmen & Special Projects Group
• Commercial Aviation Group
• General Aviation Group

Aircraft Maintenance Division Job Aids

• Major Repair and Alteration Data Approval(PDF)

Resources

• Office of Safety Standards (AFS) Services and Contacts
• Voluntary Industry Distributor Accreditation Program (AC 00-56)

Address

Federal Aviation Administration Headquarters
Aircraft Maintenance Division
AFS-300, 8th Floor
800 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20591

Phone: (202) 267-1675
Fax: (202) 267-1812

Email: when submitting an email, please include contact information such as name, organization, and phone number.

Aircraft Maintenance Division

General Aviation Group

Avionics Section (AFS-340AV):

Responsible for developing and standardizing national guidance and rulemaking related to avionics system maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for aircraft maintenance policy related to avionics systems and articles.
• Actively supports industry working groups developing standards that are referenced as acceptable means of compliance for avionics systems and articles. 
• Creates, reviews, and revises avionics inspector training provided by the FAA as well as negotiates external training for unique subjects related to avionics systems.
• Provides airworthiness support for Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) operations in the National Airspace System (NAS), coordinates with Aircraft Certification Service (AIR) and Air Traffic Organization (ATO) for system performance issues.
• Provides airworthiness support for Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum operations in the National Airspace System (NAS), coordinates with Aircraft Certification Service (AIR) and Air Traffic Organization (ATO) for system performance issues.
• Supports safety oversight offices with reviews of operator Aircraft Information Security Programs (AISP).
• Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) for maintenance of investigative technologies that include Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR), Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR) and Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT), Underwater Locator Device (ULD), Underwater Locator Beacons (ULB), Timely Recovery of Flight Data, Global Aeronautical Distress & Safety System (GADSS), and related systems.

General Aviation Aircraft Section (AFS-340-GAA):

Responsible for the development and standardization of national guidance and rulemaking related to the maintenance of general aviation aircraft. 

Responsibilities

• Supports and collaborates with industry stakeholders and working groups to develop and refine national policies and guidance for various aircraft types, including general aviation airplanes, helicopters, light sport aircraft, ultralight aircraft, experimental aircraft, and balloons.
• Manages rulemaking, exemptions and policy initiatives involving 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts 39, 43, 91, 133, and 137, focusing on general aviation maintenance.
• Supports Safety Assurance Offices with addressing general aviation-related issues.
• Develops Aviation Safety Inspector training related to general aviation aircraft maintenance.
• Serves as office of primary responsibility for Military Commercial Derivative Aircraft (MCDA) maintenance requirements and technical support.
• Provides technical assistance in support of experimental aircraft certification.
• Approves non-standard restricted category and experimental category aircraft operating limitations.
• Provides technical assistance and support for Public Aircraft Operations

Repair Station Section (AFS-340RS):

Responsible for the development of regulations, national directives, policy and advisory material governing the certification, inspection, and surveillance of FAA-certificated part 145 repair stations; implement and oversee the Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement (BASA) Maintenance Implementation Procedure (MIP) agreements with foreign Aviation Authorities; coordinate with International Program Division.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and implement standards and program policies for FAA-certificated Part 145 repair stations.
• Manage BASA and MIP agreements with foreign Civil Aviation Authorities (CAAs) and prioritize requests from aviation authorities seeking participation.
• Serve as the primary FAA contact for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) on matters involving FAA-certificated repair stations located outside the United States.
• Coordinate division policy affecting repair station oversight and data collection with the Flight Standards National Field Office.
• Provide technical guidance on FAA-certificated repair stations to FAA organizations, other government agencies, and domestic and international industry groups.
• Evaluate and recommend approval or denial of petitions for exemption under 14 CFR part 145.
• Initiate Part 145 rulemaking and participate in related rulemaking activities that affect repair stations.
• Sponsor FAA technical training related to repair stations and coordinates with the Workforce Development Division to ensure training remains current.
• Coordinate policy related to FAA-certificated repair stations outside the United States with the International Program Division.

Address:
Federal Aviation Administration Headquarters
Aircraft Maintenance Division 
AFS-300, 8th floor
800 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20591

AFS-300 Correspondence email: 9-AWA-AFS-300-Maintenance@faa.gov

For questions about the MIPs or the MAGs: 9-AWA-AFS-INTL-Coordinator@faa.gov 

When submitting an email, please include contact information such as name, organization, and phone number.

Aircraft Maintenance Division

Commercial Aviation Group

Focal point for the development of regulations and standardizing national guidance for maintenance under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) parts 91 subpart K (91K), 119, 121, 125, 135 and 136.

Responsibilities

• Sponsor and provide oversight of safety and educational programs related to its area of specialization for aging aircraft regulations.
• Evaluate and respond to airworthiness petitions for exemption and rulemaking for parts 91K, 119, 121, 125, 135 and 136, as related to group/section functions.
• Provide technical assistance to other FAA elements, other government agencies, industry, and Foreign Aviation Authorities on operational and technical facets of air carrier maintenance.
• Sponsor and provide oversight of safety and educational programs related to its area of specialization for air carrier aircraft, including determining the criteria for maintenance training for Aviation Safety Inspectors (ASI).
• Represent Aircraft Maintenance Division in the development of airworthiness international Standards and Recommended Practices (SARP) for the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
• Responsible for policy relating to the Service Difficulty Reporting (SDR) and Mechanical Interruption Summary (MIS) reporting, as related to parts 119, 121, 125, and 135 carriers.
• Development of maintenance standards for certification and surveillance of Advance Air Mobility (AAM), Urban Air Mobility (UAM). 
• Provide technical assistance and support for 14 CFR Parts 43, 91, 91K, 119, 121, 125, 135, and 136.
• Aircraft Maintenance Division focal for:
  • Operations Specifications Working Groups (OSWG).
  • Coordinating Agency for Supplier Evaluation (C.A.S.E.).
  •  Air Carrier Maintenance Voluntary Safety Reporting Programs (ASAP/VSRP) 
  • Joint Implementation Measurement and Data Analysis Team (JIMDAT).
  • Airworthiness Extended Operations (ETOPS).
  • Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program (CAMP).
  • Aging Aircraft Inspection Program.
  • Service Difficulty Reporting (SDR) policy.
  • Flight Standards’ MyBoeingFleet.com accounts
  • Nondestructive testing (NDT)/Nondestructive Inspection (NDI)
  • Aircraft Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) Industry Group (IG)

Address:
Federal Aviation Administration Headquarters
Aircraft Maintenance Division 
AFS-300, 8th floor
800 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20591

AFS-300 Correspondence email: 9-AWA-AFS-300-Maintenance@faa.gov

For questions about the MIPs or the MAGs: 9-AWA-AFS-INTL-Coordinator@faa.gov 

When submitting an email, please include contact information such as name, organization, and phone number.
 

Aircraft Maintenance Division

Airmen & Special Projects Group

The Airmen and Special Projects Group is responsible for the development of regulations, national directives, policy, and advisory material governing the certification, inspection, and surveillance of aircraft maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and guidance in the development of regulations and national guidance involving aircraft mechanic, inspection authorization (IA), repairman, parachute rigger, designated mechanic examiner (DME), designated parachute rigger examiner (DPRE), and §147 aircraft maintenance technician school (AMTS) certification.
• Focal point for the Joint Service Aviation Maintenance Technician Certification Council (JSAMTCC).
• Evaluate and respond to airworthiness petitions for exemption and rulemaking.
• Provide technical assistance to other FAA elements, industry, other government agencies, and Foreign Civil Aviation Authorities on operational and technical facets of aircraft maintenance.
• Provide technical assistance to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) on aircraft airworthiness policies and personnel licensing (airmen certificates).
• Focal point for incoming FAA and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) safety recommendations.
• Technical liaison to the Aircraft Certification Service (AIR) and Aircraft Evaluation Division (AED).
• Focal point and research sponsor for Human Factors in Aviation Maintenance.
• Flight Standards focal point for the Suspected Unapproved Parts (SUP) Program.
• Flight Standards focal point for additive manufacturing.
• Supports the Airworthiness Certification (AWC) tool and the Integrated Airman Certification and Rating Application (IACRA).
• Flight Standards focal point for Advisory Circular 00-56 - Voluntary Industry Distributor Accreditation Program.
• Human Factors in aviation maintenance. 

Address:
Federal Aviation Administration Headquarters
Airmen & Special Projects Group
AFS-320, 8th Floor
800 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20591

Phone: (202) 267-1675
Fax: (202) 267-1812

Email: when submitting an email, please include contact information such as name, organization, and phone number.

International Program Division

International Operations Branch

International Operations Branch is responsible for:

• International operational policies, authorizations (i.e. operations specifications, letters of authorizations, Civil Aviation Authority oversight letters, safety evaluation in support of US Department of Transportation International economic authority) and guidance relating to:
  • Foreign operator operations under 14 CFR parts 129 and 375
  • Code share and interchange arrangements, lease and 83 bis agreements
• Provides international technical expertise within and outside the International Programs Division
• Interfaces with foreign authorities, foreign operators and FAA offices to ensure safety oversight in the U.S. National Airspace System

Resources

• How to Apply for Part 129 Operations Specifications (OpSpecs) (PDF)
• Part 129—Foreign Air Carrier Preapplication Job Aid(PDF) 
• Title 14 CFR Part 129 OpSpec C091 Information(PDF)
• Aviation Safety Draft Documents Open for Comment 

Contact Us

CAA Agreement Letters for Dry-Leasing of US Registered Aircraft for Aerial Work

The International Operations Branch processes requests for letters of agreement or no-objection to foreign CAAs or operators for dry-leasing of US Registered aircraft for firefighting and other aerial work. Please contact the International Operations Branch for more information.

Foreign CAA Coordination

The International Operations Branch is responsible for coordinating with foreign CAAs regarding US certificate holders operating within, into, or out of foreign States for the purpose of commercial air transportation. Please contact the International Operations Branch for more information.

Note: The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and United Kingdom (UK) refer to non-European, non-UK aircraft operators conducting commercial air transport flights into the European Union or UK as Third Country Operators (TCOs). 

Foreign State, Diplomatic, Emergency Charters, or Repatriation Flights

The International Operations Branch provides coordination with other US Government agencies for foreign state or diplomatic flights, emergency charters, and repatriation flights requesting to transit or land in US territorial airspace. Please contact the International Operations Branch for more information.
 

Address
FAA National Headquarters
800 Independence Ave SW
Orville Wright Bldg (FOB10A)
Washington, DC 20591

Email
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Pilot Deviations (PDs)

The Federal Aviation Administration's Portal for International Pilot Deviations (PIPD) is a partnership between the FAA Offices of Flight Standards Service (AFS) and Chief Counsel and International Civil Aviation Authorities (CAAs). This portal is for the electronic transfer of all electronic Mandatory Occurrence Reports (MORs) and Enforcement Investigative Reports (eEIRs) between the FAA and appropriate CAAs. The FAA is engaged in this two-way data exchange via PIPD with the following foreign CAAs: Brazil, Canada, France, Panama, Mexico, the Republic of Korea, and Others via Department of State (DOS). Other foreign air navigation service providers and/or CAAs may report or follow up on alleged PDs involving US operators or US registered aircraft either via PIPD or via the email contact below.

InternationalOpsPilotDeviations@faa.gov

Please contact the FAA's International Program Division for questions on the Portal for International Pilot Deviations.