The Professional Aviation Safety Specialists (PASS) is the union that represents more than 11,000 employees of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Department of Defense (DoD). Our members are dedicated to certifying the safety and the efficiency of the National Airspace System (NAS); maintaining and supporting this nation’s air traffic control system with the utmost professionalism; and ensuring the integrity, the reliability, and the safety of the commercial and general aviation industries. Whenever you fly, the work our members do behind the scenes helps you get there safely.
Our members include FAA and DoD systems specialists, aviation safety inspectors and safety support staff; with flight inspection pilots and mission specialists, procedures development specialists, and aircraft maintenance and staff support from the FAA’s Aviation System Standards; and manufacturing inspectors and safety support staff from Manufacturing Inspection District Offices.
PASS Is Committed to Serving the Needs and Professional Interests of All PASS Members
· PASS works to serve, promote and improve the safety and working conditions of all of our members.
· PASS is dedicated to preserving and protecting the safety of the flying public.
· PASS works with all members to foster participation and union leadership at every level.
· PASS local representatives are trained in the techniques of bargaining, labor relations and representational skills.
· PASS publishes a comprehensive newsletter designed to keep members informed of their union's achievements and accomplishments.
· PASS strives to make organizing and legislative training accessible to all members.
PASS Is Your Collective Voice in Congress
· The PASS Legislative Department is the primary liaison between Congress and PASS members. PASS testifies before Congress and lobbies frequently on Capitol Hill on issues that concern our members. The Legislative Department works to promote aviation safety and the rights of the federal employees we represent.
· To keep PASS members up-to-date on legislation that is critical to the aviation industry and federal employees, the PASS Legislative Department monitors congressional activities and hearings and generates a biweekly Legislative Update, which is mailed to all PASS Political Action Committee (PAC) contributors.
PASS Benefits
PASS membership comes with many benefits. These benefits are separate from any agency benefits and are provided to you as a PASS member by PASS. PASS works with Union Plus, an organization that provides benefits to members of the AFL-CIO, to provide you and your family with access to valuable products and services. Visit the PASS website at www.passnational.org for information on the following benefits of PASS membership:
