While the main focus of the group is the representation of pilots and aviation businesses in regulatory, certification, and enforcement actions, many members practice in other areas of the law as well, such as air crash litigation, aviation insurance defense, taxation, and business law. Membership in the Association is open to practicing attorneys, law students or other individuals interested in aviation law.
Many members are active pilots.
The NTSB Bar Association is active in promoting legislation that is favorable to pilots and aviation businesses. It also works as a support structure for its members to provide them with the latest information on aviation enforcement decisions, FAA, DOT and NTSB actions, pending legislation and industry news. The Association also works as a referral network for attorneys practicing in certain geographical areas or specialized areas of expertise. The Association holds a full-day Annual Meeting each fall. Past meetings included panel discussions by members of the National Transportation Safety Board, Administrative Law Judges of the NTSB and DOT, and numerous staff members from various government agencies.