Education
Federal Aviation Administration, Education and Training
For Students
ACE Career and Education Program (ACE Camps)
Summer education camps designed to help high school students explore aviation career options. The camps place an emphasis on opportunities for women and minorities.
Careers
Offers links to information on aviation careers: Air traffic Control Specialist, Airspace System Inspection Pilot, Aviation Safety Inspector, Electronics Technician, Engineer, Flight Test Pilot, Maintenance Mechanic, Aircraft Manufacturing, Airline Flying Careers, Airline Non-Flying Careers, Airport Careers, Flight Test Pilot, Government Careers, State Aviation Jobs, US Military Service, Women in Aviation, and more.
Kids' Corner
Includes coloring books, puzzles, and other aviation activities for kids and teens.
PilotJourney.com
Provides articles, information for future pilots, and a directory of aviation schools. Free online seminars and a flight training newsletter are also available at the site.
Scholarships and Grants
Links from A-Z that provide information on scholarships and grants available.
For Educators
Curriculum Guides
Offers information for educators on aviation education curriculum’s involving history, geography, language, art, science, and mathematics learning.
Educator’s Corner
Offer information for Grades K-3, Grades 4-6, Grades 7-8, and Grades 9-12.
Transportation Education Resources
Links to United States Department of Transportation
Events
FAA Education Offices and Events
Offers contact information to various Federal Aviation Administration offices.
Aviation Schools and Universities
Advisory Circulars
Offers links to advisory circulars that include: Regulation & Certification Advisory Circulars, Draft Flight Standards Advisory Circulars, Airports Advisory Circulars, Air Traffic Advisory Circulars, and Commercial Space Advisory Circulars.
Air Traffic Controller Schools
Offers contact information for Air Traffic Control Specialists.
Airworthiness Directives
Links to database that provides all Airworthiness Directives issued by the FAA.
Aviation Magnet Schools
Provides list and contacts of schools in the nation that participate in the aviation magnet program.
Aviation Schools and FBOs
Links to online aviation directory of flight schools, aviation colleges, helicopter training for pilots and aviation mechanics.
Best Aviation
Offers a directory of aviation education resources includingflight, mechanic, helicopter and flight attendant schools.
Business Opportunities
Provides links to: Current Contract Opportunities, How todo Business with the FAA, and Subscribe to e-mail Auto-NotifySystem.
Current FAA regulations
Provides access to FAA and other transportation regulations.
Curriculum Guides
Offers links to aviation-related curriculums for educators.
Federal Register
Daily government publication that provides rules, proposed rules, notices, executive orders, and other information.
FAA Regulation and Rulemaking Process
Includes General Rule Information, and information on public participation and rulemaking committees.
Historical Federal Aviation Regulations
Contains both current and historical FARs.
iPilot Education Resources
Links to online aviation directory that provides a list of flight schools and other professional opportunities in aviation.
Licenses and Certificates
Offers links to frequently requested information including: Airmen Registry, Aircraft Registry, Aviation Information (Av-Info), Supplemental Type Certificates (STC), How Do I Change or Replace my FAA License (Certificate)?, How Do I Become a Pilot?, How Do I Find Out if Someone is a Licensed Mechanic?, What Requirements Must I Meet to Get a Mechanics License?, How Do I Meet the Airworthiness Certification Requirements for My Aircraft?, How Do I Obtain a Medical Certificate?
Links to aviation schools and universities by category: Aviation Schools and FBOs, Aviation Magnet Schools, Best Aviation, National Airspace System, Council on Aviation Accreditation, Curriculum Guides, Career Guides, Fun Stuff for Kids, Other Great Aviation Education “Stuff”, Scholarships and Grants, and Learn to Fly.
Notices to Airmen (NOTAMS)
Offers links to information on NOTAMS, weather, otherpertinent links, aeronautical information, tools, etc.
Passengers
Provides frequently requested information including Child Safety Seats; Passenger Health and Safety; Baggage Size Requirements; Flying with Pets; Airline On-Time Performance, Causes of Flight Delays, and General Airline Information; Airline Contact Information; Wait Times at Airport Security Check Points; Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
Policy & Guidance
Includes information such as:
Recently Published Rulemaking Documents
Offers information on most recent FAA rulemaking documents including Date Posted, Action, Title, and View Document/Docket.
Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM)
Provides information on reducing the vertical separation above flight level.
Regulations and Guidance Library
Offers databases to: Advisory Circulars, Federal Aviation Regulations, Equivalent Levels of Safety Exemptions, Special Conditions, Draft Advisory Circulars, FAR NPRMs, Supplemental Type Certificates, Airworthiness Directives, FAR Final Rules, Orders/Notices, Technical Standard Orders and Index, AD NPRMs, Regulatory Basis Tool, Policy, Type Certificate Data Sheet (Make Model).
Regulations.gov
Site that allows you to find, review, and submit comments on Federal documents that are open for comment and publishedin the Federal Register.
Regulations & Policies
Includes links to information on FAA Regulations, Advisory Circulars, and Policy & Guidance.
Temporary Flight Restrictions
Allows you to query TFRs by state, center, and type.
Other FAA Resources
Airports & Air Traffic
Offers information on: Airport Status (real time), Airline On-Time Performance and Causes of Delays, Airline On-Time Statistics, Air Traffic Facilities, Airport Diagrams, Reduced Vertical Speed, and more.
Research and Development
Provides information about FAA R&D projects including Blueprint for the National Airspace System (NAS) Modernization, National Simulator Program, and Operational Evolution Plan.
Safety
Contains links to information on: Accident and Incident Data, Administrator’s Fact Book, Aviation Medicine, Aviation Safety Report System (NASA), Global Aviation Information Network, International Aviation Safety Assessment, National Aviation Safety Data and Analysis Center, Passenger Safety, Pilot Safety Brochures, Report Safety or Security Concerns, and Safer Skies.
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