FLIGHT DECK Act

This bill would require the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to create a voluntary training program within 1 year. Under the program, certified air traffic controllers could ride in the flight deck (cockpit) of participating commercial, cargo, powered lift, or general aviation aircraft to learn about the onboard work of flight crews. Participants would be counted as on-duty during program flight hours, but travel expenses would not be reimbursed, and participation would depend on staffing needs and management approval. Airlines would not have to move off-duty pilots using cockpit seats, and the FAA would report to Congress on participation within 1 year of starting the program.

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Sponsors

• Nellie Pou Democrat sponsor
• 3 cosponsors