Federal Register #2026-12538

FAA Seeks Public Input on New Aviation Workforce and Education Information Collection

This opportunity involves the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), part of the Department of Transportation, seeking public input on a new information collection initiative: - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Aviation Workforce and Education Division (ARA-100) - Purpose and Scope: - Collect data on aerospace career pathways, program feedback, student interests, event participation and impact, registration details, and application forms - Supports FAA workforce development initiatives as required by the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 - Respondent Details: - Up to 15,000 individuals or organizations may participate - Estimated total annual burden is up to 2,500 hours - Products/Services Requested: - No physical products or OEMs are being procured - Service requested is information collection only - Unique Requirements: - Focused on gathering workforce and education data to inform FAA initiatives - No technical or product-specific requirements beyond the scope of information collection

Description

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) intends to request Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for a new information collection to support workforce development initiatives. The collection will gather data on aerospace career pathways, program feedback, student interests, event participation and impact, registration details, and application forms. This information will help FAA meet requirements under the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, improve coordination and efficiency, and build a strong pipeline of aerospace professionals to ensure the long-term safety of the National Airspace System. Up to 15,000 respondents may voluntarily provide information, with an estimated total annual burden of up to 2,500 hours.

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