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Is NTSB part of FAA?
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) share a common goal — promoting safety in aviation and preventing aircraft accidents.
Does the FAA pay well?
Federal Aviation Administration Salaries of 2020 The Federal Aviation Administration had 44,964 employees in 2015 with an average pay (base salary + bonus) of $122,890.11. See the top 100 most well paid employees in Federal Aviation Administration.
Do FAA employees get flight discounts?
Major airlines such as United, Delta, JetBlue, and Southwest all offer discounted fares that federal employees can use while booking a flight.
Do pilots only get paid in the air?
And although prospective pilots may imagine a lifetime in the air, the reality is that pilots spend just as much time on the ground as they do in the airplane. In addition to the pilot’s hourly wage, he or she often receives a pay stipend during the training period, as well as a per diem rate when away from home.
How does the NTSB investigate accidents?
At the core of NTSB investigations is the “Go Team.” The purpose of the Safety Board Go Team is simple and effective: Begin the investigation of a major accident at the accident scene, as quickly as possible, assembling the broad spectrum of technical expertise that is needed to solve complex transportation safety problems.
What is the role of the NTSB board member?
The Board Member or the IIC are the official spokes- persons for the NTSB at the scene. They will conduct press briefings and be the only source of information from the investigation about the accident or incident. Parties are actually prohibited from speaking with media regarding the specifics of the accident or the investigation.
What is the NTSB’s on-site field investigation program?
The NTSB’s on-site field investigatory efforts are organized by discipline-specific “groups” with participation by “parties to the investigation.”
What is the NTSB’s final report?
Several months later, the NTSB investigators prepare a draft Final Report that includes proposed findings as to probable cause, as well as safety recommendations, for consideration by the NTSB Board.