FAA Strategic InitiativesOver the next four years, the FAA will lay the foundation for the aerospace system of the future. As an agency, the FAA has a tremendous opportunity to make a difference for stakeholders, while addressing the challenges that the changing industry presents... This is a bold aspiration for the FAA, and will span beyond the next four years. However, we are committed to seeing measurable and steadfast progress toward this vision by 2018. The rapidly changing industry, the technological opportunities, the uncertain fiscal environment, an evolving workforce, and the global backdrop comprise a compelling case for transformational change, and that is what the FAA expects to achieve.The nation's air traffic system is based on infrastructure that was largely built 50 years ago and is out of balance with our stakeholders' changing needs. NextGen is redefining the NAS and is delivering benefits to system users, such as reduced fuel costs, reduced delays, and reduced environmental impact. Great technological advancements require the FAA to safely integrate new types of user technologies, such as unmanned aircraft systems and commercial space vehicles, into the airspace. As we accommodate new services, the FAA must rationalize and rebalance existing services while modernizing our existing infrastructure in order to reduce costs and become more efficient in the long run.Federal Aviation AdministrationFAA_2fbcc8ff-1a8f-4ecc-8029-9c292711e272Michael P. HuertaAdministrator -- Michael P. Huerta is the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration. He was sworn-in to office on January 7, 2013 for a five year term.Aerospace IndustryThe aerospace industry is growing more complex, and is not the same industry we regulated in decades past. At the same time, there is more safety data than ever before. This provides the FAA with the opportunity to be more proactive about safety and use safety management principles to make smarter, risk-based decisions throughout the agency and with industry and global stakeholders. This will make our aviation system safer and smarter and raise the bar on safety. AmericansAviation is also a global industry and millions of Americans travel overseas every year.Other NationsThe FAA must continue America's heritage as world leaders in aviation and set the standard for others to measure against. Aviation was invented in America, but other nations have seen their aviation systems grow dramatically and have become significantly more influential on the international stage. The FAA needs to be at the table to shape international standards to improve aviation safety and efficiency around the world. FAA EmployeesMeeting this strategic challenge requires that the FAA harness the collective strength of the agency's employees. The FAA’s people are the ultimate drivers of success, which means the FAA must attract and develop the best and the brightest talent with the appropriate leadership and technical skills to undertake this transformation. The FAA's workforce is changing and is in the midst of a retirement wave, which presents both challenges and opportunities. There is significant work to do to set the foundation to empower and innovate with the FAA's people. _f9b5705a-6b70-11e4-a3c9-b0f203f0861bTo lay the foundation for the aerospace system of the future._f9b57550-6b70-11e4-a3c9-b0f203f0861bAviation SafetyMake aviation safer and smarter _f9b57cda-6b70-11e4-a3c9-b0f203f0861bStrategic Priority 1Risk-Based Decision Making: Build on safety management principles to proactively address emerging safety risk by using consistent, data-informed approaches to make smarter, system-level, risk-based decisions DataImprove standardization, data access, and modeling integration_f9b57cdb-6b70-11e4-a3c9-b0f203f0861b1.1Decision MakingEnhance decision making process_f9b57cdc-6b70-11e4-a3c9-b0f203f0861b1.2OversightRedefine oversight model for industry _f9b57cdd-6b70-11e4-a3c9-b0f203f0861b1.3Aerospace IndustryTechnology & InfrastructureDeliver benefits through technology and infrastructure _f9b57cde-6b70-11e4-a3c9-b0f203f0861bStrategic Priority 2National Airspace System (NAS): Lay the foundation for the NAS of the future by achieving prioritized NextGen benefits, integrating new user entrants, and delivering more efficient, streamlined services NextGenFocus to achieve the benefits of NextGen_f9b57cdf-6b70-11e4-a3c9-b0f203f0861b2.1New UsersIntegrate new user entrants (unmanned aircraft and commercial space)_f9b57ce0-6b70-11e4-a3c9-b0f203f0861b2.2NASRight-size the NAS_f9b57dfc-6b70-11e4-a3c9-b0f203f0861b2.3LeadershipEnhance global leadership _f9b57f82-6b70-11e4-a3c9-b0f203f0861bStrategic Priority 3Global Leadership: Improve safety, air traffic efficiency, and environmental sustainability across the globe through an integrated, data-driven approach that shapes global standards, enhances collaboration and harmonization, and better targets FAA resources and effortsStructural TransformationTransform our internal structure_f9b58040-6b70-11e4-a3c9-b0f203f0861b3.1International ActivitiesDevelop an integrated, data-driven approach to international activities_f9b580fe-6b70-11e4-a3c9-b0f203f0861b3.2Global InteroperabilityEnsure global interoperability of NextGen_f9b581d0-6b70-11e4-a3c9-b0f203f0861b3.3International ResourcesPlace international resources strategically_f9b58284-6b70-11e4-a3c9-b0f203f0861b3.4FAA's PeopleEmpower and innovate with the FAA's people_f9b58342-6b70-11e4-a3c9-b0f203f0861bStrategic Priority 4Workforce of the Future: Prepare FAA's human capital for the future, by identifying, recruiting, and training a workforce with the leadership, technical, and functional skills to ensure the U.S. has the world's safest and most productive aviation sector LeadershipDevelop leaders_f9b5840a-6b70-11e4-a3c9-b0f203f0861b4.1Skills IdentificationIdentify skills_f9b58572-6b70-11e4-a3c9-b0f203f0861b4.2Skills DevelopmentDevelop skills_f9b5863a-6b70-11e4-a3c9-b0f203f0861b4.3TalentAttract talent _f9b5870c-6b70-11e4-a3c9-b0f203f0861b4.42013-01-072017-01-072014-11-13http://www.faa.gov/about/plans_reports/media/FAA_Strategic_Initiatives_Summary.pdfOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net