Private aircraft owners and operators: You can now submit a request through our aircraft registry to withhold certain aircraft registration info, like your name and address, from public view. Get more details: https://bit.ly/41TllS8.
Federal Aviation Administration
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Washington, DC 588,188 followers
Our continuing mission is to provide the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world.
About us
The FAA is on the leading edge of a new frontier in commercial space transportation, building the next generation (NextGen) of satellite-based navigation systems, and fostering the safe integration of unmanned aerial systems into our airspace. We can only dream of what the next 50 years of American ingenuity will look like, but FAA employees will be working to ensure that the United States continues to lead the world in aerospace safety, innovation and advancements that continue to push the limits of science and technology. The FAA is an operating administration within the Department of Transportation (DOT) and a proud partner in the DOT mission to serve the United States by ensuring a fast, safe, efficient, accessible and convenient transportation system that meets our vital national interests and enhances the quality of life of the American people, today and into the future. Specifically, the FAA mission is to provide the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world.
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http://www.faa.gov/
External link for Federal Aviation Administration
- Industry
- Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1958
- Specialties
- Move to the next level of safety, Create our workplace of the future, Deliver aviation access through innovation, Sustain our future, and Advance global collaboration
Locations
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800 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20591, US
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800 Independence Ave Sw
Washington, DC 20024, US
Employees at Federal Aviation Administration
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Kevin Schlemmer
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Lewis Meadows
Data Governance-Data Standards-Data Architecture-FAA FENS Program / Analytics for government cost and process inefficiencies / Modern API Frameworks
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Manoj Thakur
Manager STARS Automation Software Support at Federal Aviation Administration
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Nat Goldhaber
Claremont Creek Ventures
Updates
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Pilots and mechanics: Safe flights start from the ground up! Proper tire maintenance is crucial to overall aircraft safety. Aircraft tires handle intense stress at critical moments like touchdown and rollout. Learn how to properly inspect, inflate, and store your plane’s tires at https://bit.ly/3Y286vS.
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Shining a laser at an aircraft is illegal and the penalties are stiff. Why? Lasers can cover the entire flight deck and cause flash blindness, seriously compromising the pilot’s ability to fly safely. In this story, hear from a pilot who was the target of a laser strike, learn the penalties a perpetrator can face, and know how to report a strike: https://bit.ly/4c4Vhqt #LoseTheLaser
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Laser strikes are still dangerously high, declining slightly last year. CA, TX, FL, TN and IL had the most incidents. Shining lasers at an aircraft is a federal crime and a safety threat to pilots. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4iKi8u0. #LoseTheLaser
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A burnt jacket, backpack, hand and seat from a flight last week. Lithium batteries can be dangerous. That’s why laptops, cell phones, power banks, gaming devices, e-cigarettes and anything else powered by lithium batteries must be with you in the aircraft cabin, not in your checked bag. Learn how to #PackSafe at https://bit.ly/401da41.
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Pilots: Be sure to add the Airport Data Information Portal (ADIP) in your flight planning checklist. What makes this database so unique? Airport personnel can manage their airport’s data, which provides you with the most current and accurate information. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4bWVfB3.
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TODAY is your last chance to apply for our entry-level technician positions! #JoinTheTeam of dedicated professionals working behind the scenes keep our nation's air traffic systems and equipment running safely. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eFBk_VVg. #FAAJobs
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Closing tomorrow! Apply TODAY to start your career as an entry-level technician! The FAA’s Verenice Caudill shares a typical day managing and maintaining equipment to support safe flight operations. #JoinTheTeam if you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career. www.faa.gov/go/techops.
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The FAA is honoring our nation's hidden gems—the general aviation airports that allow safe transportation to thousands of destinations, connecting communities and regions that would otherwise remain isolated. These national treasures not only provide a place for pilots to park, refuel, and maintain their aircraft, they support aerial firefighting operations, medical evacuations. From seaplane bases to backcountry airstrips, the FAA Safety Briefing explores some of the most unique, significant, and historic airports. Read more about these incredible destinations at https://bit.ly/4bEUwnV
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Laptops, cell phones, power banks, gaming devices, e-cigarettes... these common items are often powered by lithium batteries and must be with you in the aircraft cabin, not in your checked bag. Learn about other dangerous goods and how to #PackSafe at https://bit.ly/401da41. #Travel
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