Regulates civil aviation, accepts complaints relating to air carrier safety, and investigates accidents. Issues private and commercial pilot licenses. Certifies aircraft, airlines, dispatchers, and mechanics. Registers small, unmanned aircraft systems (drones).

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Programs that are responsible for developing and enforcing rules, regulations and minimum standards relating to the manufacture, operation and maintenance of aircraft as well as the rating and certification of flight personnel and the certification of airports serving air carriers.

Air Safety Standards

Programs that issue permits which provide written authorization for individuals to fly commercial or private airplanes.

Aircraft Pilot Certificates

Programs that establish and enforce licensing and certification standards for the trades and professions that are subject to regulation, review applications for licenses, administer examinations to demonstrate competency, issue or deny licenses and/or revoke licenses and certificates or take disciplinary action for noncompliance with standards.

Occupational/Professional Licensing and Certification

Programs that investigate complaints from employees regarding unsafe working conditions or serious accidents, inspect work sites to ensure compliance with health and safety codes and regulations and issue citations and fines for noncompliance.

Workplace Safety Inspections

Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding the airworthiness of planes, airline compliance with air safety standards, enforcement of security measures, maintenance practices, conditions for the shipment of live animals and other air safety issues.