Sec. 307. Bessie Coleman Women in Aviation Advisory Committee
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Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall establish a Bessie Coleman Women in Aviation Advisory Committee (hereinafter referred to as the Committee ). The Committee shall advise the Secretary and the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration on matters and policies related to the recruitment, retention, employment, education, training, well-being, and treatment of women in the aviation industry and aviation-focused Federal civil service positions.
All activities carried out by the Committee, including special committees, shall be in response to written terms of reference or taskings from the Secretary and may not duplicate the objectives of the Air Carrier Training Aviation Rulemaking Committee. In carrying out the directives described in subsection (c), the functions of the Committee are as follows: Foster industry collaboration in an open and transparent manner by engaging, as prescribed by this section, representatives of the private sector associated with an entity described in subsection (e)(1)(B).
Make recommendations for strategic objectives, priorities, and policies that would improve the recruitment, retention, and training of women in aviation professions. Evaluate opportunities for the Administration to improve the recruitment and retention of women in the Administration. The Advisory Committee shall be composed of the following members: The Administrator, or the designee of the Administrator. At least 25 individuals, appointed by the Secretary, representing the following:
Transport aircraft and engine manufacturers. General aviation aircraft and engine manufacturers. Avionics and equipment manufacturers. Public and private aviation labor organizations, including collective bargaining representatives of— aviation safety inspectors and safety engineers of the Federal Aviation Administration; air traffic controllers; certified aircraft maintenance technicians; and commercial airline pilots. General aviation operators. Air carriers. Business aviation operators.
Unmanned aircraft systems manufacturers and operators. Aviation safety management experts. Aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul entities. Airport owners and operators. Advanced air mobility manufacturers and operators. Institutions of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001 )), a postsecondary vocational institution (as defined in section 102(c) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1002 )), or a high school or secondary school (as such terms are defined in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7801 )).
A flight school that provides flight training, as defined in part 61 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, or that holds a pilot school certificate under part 141 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations. Aviation maintenance technician schools governed under part 147 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations. In addition to the members appointed under paragraph (1), the Committee shall be composed of not more than 5 nonvoting members appointed by the Secretary from among officers or employees of the FAA.
The nonvoting members may— take part in deliberations of the Committee; and provide subject matter expertise with respect to reports and recommendations of the Committee. The nonvoting members may not represent any stakeholder interest other than that of the FAA. Each voting member and nonvoting member of the Committee appointed by the Secretary shall be appointed for a term of 4 years. The Committee shall have the following characteristics: The ability to obtain necessary information from additional experts in the aviation and aerospace communities.
A membership size that enables the Committee to have substantive discussions and reach consensus on issues in a timely manner. Appropriate expertise, including expertise in human resources, human capital management, policy, labor relations, employment training, workforce development, and youth outreach. The Chairperson of the Committee shall be appointed by the Secretary from among the voting members of the Committee under subsection (e)(1)(B). The Chairperson shall serve a 2-year term.
The Committee shall meet at least twice each year at the call of the Chairperson or the Secretary. The meetings of the Committee shall be open and accessible to the public. The Committee may establish special committees composed of private sector representatives, members of the public, labor representatives, and other relevant parties in complying with the consultation and participation requirements under subsection (d). A special committee established by the Committee may provide rulemaking advice, recommendations, and additional opportunities to obtain firsthand information to the Committee with respect to issues regarding the advancement of women in aviation.
Public Law 92–463 shall not apply to a special committee established by the Committee. A member of the Committee who is not an officer or employee of the Federal Government shall serve without compensation. A member of the Committee who is an officer or employee of the Federal Government shall serve without compensation in addition to the compensation received for the services of the member as an officer or employee of the Federal Government. The members of the Committee shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates authorized for employees of agencies under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code, while away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of services for the Committee.
The Committee shall submit to the Secretary, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report upon completion of each tasking summarizing the Committee’s— findings and associated recommendations to improve the advancement of women in aviation; and planned activities of the Committee, as tasked by the Secretary, and proposed terms of work to fulfill each activity.
The Committee shall terminate on the last day of the 8-year period beginning on the date of the initial appointment of the members of the Committee. In this section, the term FAA means the Federal Aviation Administration.
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Sec. 307
Bessie Coleman Women in Aviation Advisory Committee
Pub. L.Pub. L. 92-463
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