Will weather delay your flight? Find out how we’re working 24/7 to keep flights moving safely and efficiently this summer. Watch our live conversation with The Points Guy and National Weather Service at https://lnkd.in/eqSeBB-e. #FAAWeatherSquad #Travel
Federal Aviation Administration
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Washington, DC 553,958 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.
- Website
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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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Primary
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
Updates
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You’ve heard that lithium batteries can be hazardous and restricted on flights, but do you know why? The FAA explains how lithium-ion batteries and products powered by them can be dangerous. Learn how to #PackSafe at www.faa.gov/packsafe.
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Happy #BlackSpaceWeek2024! Did you know the FAA has a role in commercial space transportation safety? Neither did Jourdan but being open to opportunities landed him a job as an aerospace engineer. Watch the full interview at https://bit.ly/45DjDUX. #FAASpace
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The FAA works with airlines and the National Weather Service to keep flights moving safely and as efficiently as possible around bad weather. Watch our live event with The Points Guy's Clint Henderson, NWS aviation meteorologist Wes Adkins and FAA air traffic experts Jamal Lofton and Walter Williams to get a behind-the-scene look at how it all works. https://lnkd.in/eqSeBB-e #FAAWeatherSquad
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📢 Small businesses: We’re looking for companies to upgrade fire suppression systems that improve safety at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Learn more and submit your proposals by July 9 at 3 PM EST at bit.ly/3XqDYL4. #SmallBusiness #InvestingInAmerica
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Job Alert: We’re hiring Aviation Safety Inspectors with a specialty in Air Carrier Avionics! Learn more about the position and the benefits we offer, including regular work hours and weekends off at https://bit.ly/3xlgXP5. #FAAJobs -Multiple locations -Apply by June 20
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Job Alert: We’re hiring Aviation Safety Inspectors with a specialty in Air Carrier Maintenance! Learn more about the position and the benefits we offer, including regular work hours and weekends off at https://bit.ly/4cm886D. #FAAJobs -Multiple locations -Apply by June 20
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Booking a flight? A successful trip starts with good planning. Check out these 5 essential steps to help you reach your destination safely. Get resources at www.faa.gov/travelers and from U.S. Department of State, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Transportation Security Administration (TSA). #Juneteenth
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Are you interested in the future of SpaceX operations and the environmental impact? Join the FAA’s virtual meeting today at 6 PM ET: https://bit.ly/3wuhKgc.
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It’s #BlackSpaceWeek2024! Don’t miss ‘Beyond the Color Lines: From Science Fiction to Science Fact’ today at 11:30 AM ET. Hear from an FAA aerospace engineer and others enabling space transportation safety! Watch the livestream at https://bit.ly/4cpjUgF. #FAASpace