Regions and Aeronautical Center Operations

The Assistant Administrator for Regions and Center Operations (ARC) reports directly to the FAA Administrator and leads a nation-wide organization through a headquarters office in Washington, D.C., nine regional offices strategically located across the country, and the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City.

We provide government, Department of Transportation, and FAA-wide services in

financial systems and operations
emergency readiness (command, control, and communications)
information services
business application development
technical, executive/managerial, and international training
logistics services (acquisition, real estate, materiel management)
National Airspace System Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) and Supply Chain Management
public and governmental outreach

ARC also provides leadership within the FAA on issues and programs involving multiple FAA organizations and aviation disciplines, such as runway development related to FAA's Operational Evolution Plan (OEP) and establishment of procedures/standards related to the Airports Obstructions Standards Committee (AOSC).

These services are part of the vital support infrastructure needed to maintain strong, safe, and efficient national and international aviation systems and are directly involved in accomplishment of the FAA Flight Plan goals:

Increased Safety
Greater Capacity
International Leadership
Organizational Excellence