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Maintenance providers deal with numerous administrative agencies of the U.S. government. Above and beyond the typical oversight provided American businesses by the departments of Labor, Health, Commerce and others, repair stations must have an intimate understanding of the FAA and NTSB. Get to know these key actors within “the fourth branch of government.”

The Fourth Branch of Government – Administrative Agencies: The FAA & NTSB

This course will review the creation and powers of the two agencies most prominent in civil aviation – the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board.

Instructor: Sarah MacLeod

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On Demand: Administrative Agencies and Their Powers

August 4, 2016

Maintenance providers invest valuable resources dealing with the FAA, an administrative agency of the U.S. government. In order to make the most of these interactions and ensure a balance between regulatory requirements and business needs, all ARSA members should understand the basic structure and functions of “the fourth branch of government.”

This session reviews why federal administrative agencies are created and how they use their powers to regulate activities within their jurisdiction. The course will also cover the basic procedures agencies must follow to create or revise regulations.

Instructor: Sarah MacLeod

On Demand – Available Anytime

Click here to register and get access for 90 days.

Registration for an ARSA-provided training session includes:

  • Access to the on-demand, recorded version of the webinar to be made available after the live session is complete (or at time of purchase, for on-demand classes).
  • A copy of the presentation and all reference material with links to relevant resources and citations.
  • Upon completion of the class as well as any test material, a completion certificate.

The association’s training program is provided through Obadal, Filler, MacLeod & Klein, P.L.C., the firm that manages ARSA. To go directly to OFM&K’s online training portal, visit PotomacLaw.inreachce.com. To learn more about the association’s training program and see course availability, visit arsa.org/training.


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