The committee, established in 1989, advises the Administrator on research and development issues and coordinates the FAA's research, engineering and development activities with industry and other government agencies. The committee considers aviation research needs in air traffic services, airport technology, aircraft safety, aviation security, human factors, and environment and energy. A maximum of 30 members may serve on the Committee, representing corporations, universities, associations, consumers and government agencies.
Members serve two year terms.
Dr. Herman Rediess, FAA's Director of Aviation Research, serves as the executive director of the committee.