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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $5 million to educate the next generation of pilots and other aviation professionals. The Aircraft Pilots Aviation Workforce Development Grants were awarded to accredited higher-education institutions, high schools, state and local governments and flight schools.
“Our investment in the...
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $5 million in grants to develop a diverse talent pool of aviation maintenance technicians. The Aviation Maintenance Technical Workers Workforce Development Grants were awarded to organizations that will teach technical skills and prepare participants to pursue aviation maintenance careers.
“A career as an...
List of 50 airports with 5G buffer.
If you’re an experienced air traffic controller eager to put your talents to use, consider applying for a job with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
The FAA is providing a window of opportunity for experienced air traffic controllers to apply for positions from Jan. 7 until Jan. 13.
The announcement is open to candidates who have maintained at least 52 consecutive weeks of air traffic control experience involving the full-time active separation of air...
Impairment from medication, particularly over the counter (OTC) medication, has been cited in a number of accidents in general aviation. In a 2011 study from the FAA’s CAMI Toxicology Lab, drugs/ medications were found in 570 pilots (42%) from 1,353 total fatal pilots tested. Most of the pilots...
Letter to AT&T and Verizon documenting the voluntary agreement to delay initial 5G deployment by two weeks and to subsequently adopt some additional mitigations.
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed a $167,343 civil penalty against the City of Dayton, Ohio, for allegedly allowing seven flights to arrive and depart on Feb. 13, 2020, while John M. Cox International Airport did not have adequate Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting vehicles in service.
The FAA further alleges the airport did not notify the FAA or air carriers of this vehicle shortage as required by the...
The FAA Safety Policy Voice of Non-commercial General Aviation
Full STEAM Ahead! Preparing the Aviation Workforce of Tomorrow | November/December 2021
The November/December 2021 issue of FAA Safety Briefing focuses on the FAA’s efforts to inspire our nation’s youth,...