There are two types of FAASTeam Representatives:
Lead Representative
Lead Representatives have the primary responsibility for coordinating resources and assisting in FAASTeam events conducted by FAASTeam Representatives within their geographic areas.
To qualify as a Lead Representative you must:
- Be appointed by a FAASTeam Leader. To find one in your area, visit https://www.faasafety.gov/ and search the FAASTeam Directory.
- Have a good safety record
- Possess a diverse knowledge of aeronautical subjects or have an in-depth knowledge of a particular subject.
- Ability to work and coordinate well with others
- Exhibit leadership qualities
- Good working knowledge of computer applications, use of the Internet, including the advanced tools available through FAASafety.gov, and communications via email.
Some of the Lead Representative’s responsibilities include:
- Work closely with and regularly report accomplishments of activities to the FAASTeam Manager.
- Coordinate the input of information on meeting attendance into the FAASafety.gov system.
- Ability to dedicate sufficient time to the program to make it successful.
- Provide training and assistance support of other FAASTeam Representatives.
To apply:
- Go to FAASafety.gov and create an account.
- After you’ve created an account, log in to FAASafety.gov
- Review the FAASTeam Representative Manual
- Go to https://www.faasafety.gov/about/mission.aspx and select Join the FAASTeam
- Select ‘View Catalog’ under the Featured Courses heading.
- Select ‘Show Courses Without Credit’
- Enroll and complete these courses:
-Representative Training: IT Security
-Representative Training: Representative Manual
Representative
Representatives are individuals dedicated to the promotion of aviation safety. They voluntarily serve as assistants to the FAASTeam Program Manager and FAASTeam organization. They provide their community with advice, counsel, technical knowledge, aviation experience, and a communication link with the local FAA facility. FAASTeam Representatives act as advisors to the aviation community in support of aviation safety, and do so without designated regulatory authority.
To qualify as a Representative you must:
- Be appointed by a FAASTeam Leader. To find one in your area, visit https://www.faasafety.gov/ and search the FAASTeam Directory.
- Have a good safety record.
- Ability to coordinate and work well with others.Must possess aviation knowledge, technical knowledge, and familiarity of the local aviation community.
- Must possess aviation knowledge, technical knowledge, and familiarity of the local aviation community.
- Have a proactive attitude in support of the FAASTeam and a strong desire to promote aviation safety.
Some of the Representative’s responsibilities include:
- Conduct or assist in FAASTeam events
- Encourage pilots to participate in the WINGS-Pilot Proficiency Program
- Identify hazards or unsafe conditions with regard to airports and the national airspace system and make appropriate notifications.
- Offer assistance and provide information to pilots who seek aid in transiting or operating in the Representative’s area.
To apply:
- Go to FAASafety.gov and create an account
- After you’ve created an account, log in to FAASafety.gov
- Review the FAASTeam Representative Manual
- Go to https://www.faasafety.gov/about/mission.aspx and select Join the FAASTeam
- Select ‘View Catalog’ under the Featured Courses heading.
- Select ‘Show Courses Without Credit’
- Enroll and complete these courses:
-Representative Training: IT Security
-Representative Training: Representative Manual
For questions, please contact your local FAASTeam Program Manager or email
Kenneth Kelley
National FAA Safety Team, AFS-850
