Description du poste
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is where innovation meets purpose. We ensure the safety and efficiency of the nation's aerospace system, overseeing air traffic, advancing cutting-edge aviation technologies, and shaping the future of flight. Our mission is to deliver the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world. Join a team where your work has real impact, your ideas drive progress, and your career helps keep millions moving safely every day.
PRINCIPALES MISSIONS :
The Associate Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation regulates the Unites States' (U.S.) commercial space transportation industry, and ensures compliance with international obligations of the U.S. and protects the public health and safety, safety of property, and national security and foreign policy interests of the U.S.; encourages, facilitates and promotes commercial space launches and reentries by the private sector; recommends appropriate changes in Federal statutes, treaties, regulations, policies, plans and procedures; and facilitates the strengthening and expansion of the U.S. space transportation infrastructure. The Associate Administrator reports directly to the Deputy Administrator and executes the role of the position via a highly technical workforce of approximately 120 employees to include three Executives and the administration of an annual operational and research budget of approximately $40M. Provides leadership, direction, management, and coordination of the Agency's commercial space transportation programs to ensure the health and facilitate the growth of the U.S. commercial space transportation industry. Manages and exercises executive and technical direction for licensing, regulatory, and space policy activities and initiatives, including direct oversight on safety review and evaluation of applicant safety organization; system safety processes; flight safety analysis; quantitative risk criteria for launch, reentry, and vehicle disposal; and national security, foreign policy interests, and international obligations affecting the United States. Oversees and facilitates the establishment of national policies, standards, and procedures for the operation, infrastructure, and competitive viability of the Federal role in commercial space transportation in alignment with President Trump's National Space Transportation Policy, Executive Order 14335 (Enabling Competition in the Commercial Space Industry), and Executive Order 14369 (Ensuring American Space Superiority). Coordinates policy positions with the Strategy and Engagement Organization to develop commercial space policy recommendations to the Administrator and Deputy Administrator. Supervises and provides functional executive direction to subordinate offices with responsibilities that include: development and maintenance of the commercial space Enforcement Program; compliance with the Commercial Space Launch Act, the Commercial Space Transportation Licensing Regulations in Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Chapter III, and the terms and conditions set forth in licensing; safety inspections conducted before, during and after a launch or reentry, and in the event of a mishap during the investigation; and development of Airspace Management Plans for each space operation. Advises the FAA Deputy Administrator on matters concerning the scope, content, emphasis, and direction of regulatory and certification programs, goals and policies (including those related to commercial space transportation, space policy, and research and development) and relationships with external elements and activities. Reviews and evaluates program performance to keep the Deputy Administrator informed concerning how effectively program goals are being met. Recommends action to correct deficiencies and improve program performance. Advises Congress on legislative changes necessary for the FAA to pursue stated commercial space transportation, infrastructure, and policy goals. Represents the Adminis
À propos de Federal Aviation Administration
At the FAA, the sky is not the limit-it is just the beginning. Exciting new opportunities are emerging in aviation and aerospace. Significant investments are advancing the research and development of autonomous vehicles, environmentally friendly electric aircraft, high-speed and long-endurance solar-powered aircraft, and new types of space vehicles. Success with these new technologies and vehicle types will introduce new ways to transport people and goods expanding aviation's footprint in transportation. People are our strength. We are a diverse workforce of over 44,000 located nationwide and spanning over 120 occupations to include air traffic control specialists, aviation safety inspectors, engineers, scientists, technicians, and business professionals. Join us in our mission to provide the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world.