# Presentation: 623275

## AIP 101: Why Am I Here?

**AIP 101: Why Am I Here?**

## The Answer Is...

**To learn something new, or be reminded of something old**
**Specifically to familiarize you with  all the processes associated with grantsmanship**
**To have a little fun**
**To appreciate the work we do**
**If it’s not one of the above, tell me**

## Appreciation

- This Could Be Your Job

**Notes:**
The building is 1,453 feet, 8 9/16 inches from the base to the top of the lightning rod. 

## In the beginning...

- Ok, not that far back

**December 17, 1903**** – Kitty Hawk**
**1914**** – WWI civil aviation development ceases**
**May 15, 1918**** establishment of a regular mail route between NYC & DC**
**1920**** “the new railroad” 145 municipally owned airports nationwide**
**May 20, 1926**** ****– Air Commerce Act**** to promote development and stabilize commercial aviation**
**June 23, 1938 – Civil Aeronautics Act**** established in one administrative body**
**Civil Aeronautics Authority – carrier regs**
**Air Safety Board – accident investigation**
**Adminstrator – construction & operation of the airway system**

**Notes:**
By 1912, there were 20 recognized airports in the country – all privately owned and operated.

## Important Legislation

**May 13, 1946 – Federal Airport Act ****provided for a system of airports under the CAA and provided 50% for airport construction (FAAP – Federal Aid to Airports Program, Part 151)**
**August 14, 1957 – Airways Modernization Act ****established in response to mid-air collision over the Grand Canyon.  It provided for the national system of navigation and traffic control**
**August 23, 1958 – Federal Aviation Act**** repealed previous aviation legislation, and established the Federal Aviation Agency**
**October 15, 1966 – ****DOT was established and the Federal Aviation Agency became the Federal Aviation Administration**

## Important Legislation cont..

**May 21, 1970 – Airport and Airway Development Act ****established a Trust Fund to pay for development  (ADAP – Airport Development Aid Program, Part 152)**
**October 24, 1978 - Airline Deregulation Act ****eliminated government regulation of air markets**
**September 3, 1982 - Airport and Airway Improvement Act ****established the AIP (Airport Improvement Program)**
**April 5, 2000 - Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21****st**** Century (Air 21)**** established unprecedented levels of funding**
**November 19, 2001 - Aviation Transportation Security Act**** established TSA**

## Why Are We Here?

**Airports require heavy infrastructure investment**
**The smaller the airport the greater the need for federal financial assistance**

**Salaries & benefits**
**(25%)**

**Supplies (25%)**

**Power**

**Other**

**Labor**

**Capital**

## What Is Our Role?

_***We are the hub of the aviation system***_

**Airports Division**

**Homeland Security**

**AF/ANI**

**FS/FPO/AVN**

**AT**

## What Do We Do?

**Airport Planning**
**Airport Development**
**Environmental Compatibility**
**Airport Safety & Certification**
**Airport Standards**
**Airport Compliance**

_***Services Provided By FAA Airports Division***_

## How Do We Do It?

**Via joint planning conference**
**Via compliance inspections**
**Via certification inspections**
**Via site visits**
**Via financial assistance**

## The Role of the Financial Programs Person

- Liaison to HQ
- ADO support
- Strategist
- Advise/Consultation
- Protect the Federal Interest