Designee Management Handbook

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is an agency of the United States Department of Transportation with authority to regulate and oversee all aspects of civil aviation in the U.S. (National Airworthiness Authority). The Federal Aviation Act of 1958 created the group under the name "Federal Aviation Agency", and adopted its current name in 1967 when it became a part of the United States Department of Transportation. The Federal Aviation Administration's major roles include: Regulating U.S. commercial space transportation.  Regulating air navigation facilities' geometry and Flight inspection standards.  Encouraging and developing civil aeronautics, including new aviation technology. Issuing, suspending, or revoking pilot certificates.  Regulating civil aviation to promote safety, especially through local offices called Flight Standards District Offices.  Developing and operating a system of air traffic control and navigation for both civil and military aircraft.  Researching and developing the National Airspace System and civil aeronautics.  Developing and carrying out programs to control aircraft noise and other environmental effects of civil aviation.

This book includes the following topics:

Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. AIR Roles and Responsibilities

Chapter 3. AIR Designee Authority and Responsibilities

Chapter 4. AIR Application Process

Chapter 5. AIR Designee Appointment Process

Chapter 6. AIR Appeal Process

Chapter 7. AIR Designee Orientation

Chapter 8. Designee Training

Chapter 9. AIR Designee Oversight

Chapter 10. AIR Designee Renewal

Chapter 11. Suspension, Reinstatement, and Termination of AIR Designations

Chapter 12. AIR Designee File Management

Chapter 13. Amateur-Built and Light-Sport Aircraft Certification Functions

Chapter 14. AFS DAR Procedures

Chapter 15. Authorized Functions