AIRPORT EMPLOYEE Aviation Regulations and Compliance 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which federal agency regulates aviation safety and airport operations in the United States?
- TSA
- NTSB
- FAA (Correct answer)
- DOT
Correct answer: FAA
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulates aviation safety, air traffic, airport certification, and aircraft airworthiness in the United States.
Question 2: What is 14 CFR Part 139?
- The regulation governing pilot licensing
- The regulation requiring commercial airports to be certificated and meet safety standards (Correct answer)
- The TSA security rule for passengers
- The rule governing aircraft maintenance
Correct answer: The regulation requiring commercial airports to be certificated and meet safety standards
14 CFR Part 139 establishes the certification requirements and safety standards that airports serving commercial air carriers must meet.
Question 3: What is an Airport Operating Certificate (AOC)?
- A license for airline pilots to fly from a specific airport
- A certificate issued by the FAA authorizing an airport to serve commercial air carriers (Correct answer)
- An OSHA permit for airport construction
- A TSA clearance for international travel
Correct answer: A certificate issued by the FAA authorizing an airport to serve commercial air carriers
An Airport Operating Certificate (AOC) is issued by the FAA and is required for airports that serve scheduled air carriers using aircraft with more than 9 passenger seats.
Question 4: Who is responsible for enforcing the rules in an airport's Airport Security Program (ASP)?
- Only TSA officers
- The airport operator, who must ensure all tenants and employees comply (Correct answer)
- Individual airlines only
- CBP at international airports only
Correct answer: The airport operator, who must ensure all tenants and employees comply
The airport operator is the primary responsible party for ensuring that all tenants, employees, and contractors comply with the ASP.
Question 5: What is the role of the FAA Safety Reporting System (ASRS) for airport employees?
- To report passenger complaints
- To voluntarily report safety hazards or incidents to help improve aviation safety without fear of punishment (Correct answer)
- To track employee performance reviews
- To log aircraft maintenance logs
Correct answer: To voluntarily report safety hazards or incidents to help improve aviation safety without fear of punishment
The Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS) allows aviation workers to voluntarily report safety issues, with immunity protections to encourage honest reporting.
Question 6: What does SMS stand for in aviation safety management?
- Safety Monitoring Service
- Safety Management System (Correct answer)
- Security Management Strategy
- Standard Maintenance Schedule
Correct answer: Safety Management System
Safety Management System (SMS) is a formal, proactive framework for managing safety risks in aviation, now required for certificated U.S. airports.
AIRPORT EMPLOYEE Aviation Regulations and Compliance 1
Which federal agency regulates aviation safety and airport operations in the United States?