A component of the Office of the Secretary, OAS is managed by a Director who reports to the Director of Administration. OAS functions, responsibilities and organization are outlined in Departmental Manual 112 DM 12 . OAS is responsible for Department-wide functions related to aircraft services and facilities.
Aviation safety is a primary consideration for all actions.
Maintain Bureau aviation program oversight to provide quality assurance, measure efficiency and effectiveness, and to assure that standards are in place which enhance personnel safety. Assisting bureaus in determining whether aircraft should be Government owned, leased, contracted, or chartered. Coordinating aircraft use in such a manner as to obtain the best utilization of existing equipment, consistent with Department-wide mission requirements. Establishing and maintaining standards governing operational procedures, aircraft maintenance, aircrew qualifications and proficiency, and maintenance personnel qualifications. Inspecting and monitoring aircraft operations to assure those standards are being met.