Federal Aviation Administration’s Post

The FAA is prepared for hurricanes. As a storm’s path becomes clear, we move fast to safeguard our people and air traffic control equipment so flights can quickly resume after the storm passes. Flight restrictions keep our airspace safe for disaster response. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3RjsG4y. #HurricaneSeason #FAAWeatherSquad

📢 We’re hiring engineers at the William J. Hughes Technical Center, located near Atlantic City, NJ, to design and test safety advancements to airport pavement. Check out the video to learn more about the job and apply today at https://bit.ly/4eOhh9R. #FAAJobs

What's the most important thing to pack for your trip? Patience. Travel inevitably comes with stress and changes you can't control, but you can control your behavior. For your safety, always follow crew member instructions. Be polite, enjoy the flight. http://www.faa.gov/unruly

As summer travel speeds up, we’re swiftly installing new technologies at airports to make sure flights continue to move safely and efficiently. The FAA’s Tim Arel breaks down these new surface safety tools for air traffic controllers and how we’re constantly monitoring weather to get you to your destination.

Ready to help a new era of aviation take off? ✈️ Join our team as the Executive Director for Aircraft Certification Service to ensure innovations in aviation, including advanced air mobility aircraft and their parts, meet design, production, and airworthiness safety standards. Learn more and apply by July 12 at https://bit.ly/3W3TBao. #FAAJobs

We're awarding $289M in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to improve safety and efficiency at 129 airports across 40 states. Projects to build safer runways and better baggage systems and terminals will enhance your travel experience. Airports! 📢 Apply by July 31 for the next $1B in BIL grants to upgrade and modernize terminals, airport-owned air traffic control towers and other facilities. Together, we're building safer, more accessible and efficient airports, and creating jobs in communities across the US. Get what you need to apply at https://bit.ly/4cF2HzI. #InvestingInAmerica #infrastructure

We believe an open and transparent exchange of data fosters a strong safety culture among the general aviation community. Learn how the FAA is using compliance data to identify and reduce safety risks: https://lnkd.in/egjh7s4u.

Yesterday was the busiest day of the year with more than 53,400 flights in the sky. All four Thursdays in June landed in the top 10 for 2024. Summer travel is busy. Get prepared for your trip at www.faa.gov/summer-travel.

Our more than $123M in grants will fund new facilities, runway repairs, airfield lighting and other projects at 235 airports. We're working with airports to support a safe and efficient aviation system across the US. Learn more and view an interactive map of investments in local economies at https://bit.ly/4eIyAcn. #AirportGrants

Pilots: As temps rise this summer, so does the importance of being hydrated. In this episode of the Pilot Minute, Federal Air Surgeon Dr. Susan Northrup goes over the physiological impacts of dehydration and how to prevent it.