Regulatory Alert: FAA Solicits Nominations for Appointment to the Drone Advisory Committee
June 18, 2020
Today the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a notice to solicit nominations for membership on the Drone Advisory Committee (DAC), a federal advisory committee that provides advice and recommendations to FAA on key issues affecting the agency's goal of safely integrating unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) into the national airspace. The committee consists of no more than 35 members that serve two-year terms and represent stakeholders from across the industry, including airports, pilots, local government, UAS operators and manufacturers, and traditional manned operators, among others. Airports have been represented by two members since the committee was established in 2016.
According to today's nomination solicitation, FAA indicated that qualified candidates must be in good public standing and currently serve as a member of their organization's core senior leadership team with the ability to make UAS-related decisions. Nominees will be required to submit, before August 18, 2020, the following materials to FAA for consideration: (a) a short biography, including professional and academic credentials; (b) a resume or curriculum vitae, including relevant job experience and qualifications; and (c) a one-page statement that describes how the candidate will benefit the DAC, considering the current membership and the candidate's unique perspective that will advance the conversation. Up to three letters of recommendation may also be submitted, but are not required. Appointments will ultimately be made by the Secretary of Transportation.
AAAE has been intimately involved in subcommittees and task groups within the DAC and supported airport member representatives since it was originally established. AAAE has expressed to FAA the need to maintain a minimum of two member positions to specifically represent the airport community. We will continue to support our DAC airport members to ensure that the community is well represented before FAA and that UAS are safely and securely integrated into the national airspace.
Relatedly, the DAC will be hosting a virtual meeting from noon to 3 p.m. ET on Friday, June 19. FAA plans to livestream the meeting on all its social media platforms. You can find more information here. If you would like more details regarding the DAC or today's solicitation, please contact Justin Barkowski at justin.barkowski@aaae.org.
Today the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a notice to solicit nominations for membership on the Drone Advisory Committee (DAC), a federal advisory committee that provides advice and recommendations to FAA on key issues affecting the agency's goal of safely integrating unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) into the national airspace. The committee consists of no more than 35 members that serve two-year terms and represent stakeholders from across the industry, including airports, pilots, local government, UAS operators and manufacturers, and traditional manned operators, among others. Airports have been represented by two members since the committee was established in 2016.
According to today's nomination solicitation, FAA indicated that qualified candidates must be in good public standing and currently serve as a member of their organization's core senior leadership team with the ability to make UAS-related decisions. Nominees will be required to submit, before August 18, 2020, the following materials to FAA for consideration: (a) a short biography, including professional and academic credentials; (b) a resume or curriculum vitae, including relevant job experience and qualifications; and (c) a one-page statement that describes how the candidate will benefit the DAC, considering the current membership and the candidate's unique perspective that will advance the conversation. Up to three letters of recommendation may also be submitted, but are not required. Appointments will ultimately be made by the Secretary of Transportation.
AAAE has been intimately involved in subcommittees and task groups within the DAC and supported airport member representatives since it was originally established. AAAE has expressed to FAA the need to maintain a minimum of two member positions to specifically represent the airport community. We will continue to support our DAC airport members to ensure that the community is well represented before FAA and that UAS are safely and securely integrated into the national airspace.
Relatedly, the DAC will be hosting a virtual meeting from noon to 3 p.m. ET on Friday, June 19. FAA plans to livestream the meeting on all its social media platforms. You can find more information here. If you would like more details regarding the DAC or today's solicitation, please contact Justin Barkowski at justin.barkowski@aaae.org.
