More Than 25 Years of Maintenance Advocacy
ARSA has a distinguished, 25-plus year record of representing certificated aviation maintenance and alteration facilities. Through ARSA, the industry speaks with a single voice in the regulatory and legislative process.
Certificated maintenance facilities provide expert, quality service for general and commercial aircraft owners and operators. Through the skill and care of their employees, ARSA member companies help to ensure the safety of aircraft worldwide.
The Aircraft Maintenance Industry
ARSA's members are an important part of the $9 billion per year domestic air transportation support sector of the U.S. economy. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, this economic sector is responsible for more than 115,000 jobs and a total annual employer payroll of $3 billion.
ARSA members also make important contributions to the $120 billion aerospace product and parts manufacturing industry. With a significant presence in each state, the aviation maintenance industry's economic impact is felt nationwide.
In addition to their contribution in the U.S., certificated aviation maintenance facilities throughout the world repair both domestically and internationally registered aircraft. Currently there are more than 500 FAA-certificated international maintenance facilities worldwide.
ARSA's Role in the Industry
Ten repair stations founded ARSA in 1984 as the only association devoted to serving the unique needs of civil aviation maintenance.
The Association promotes laws and regulations that establish reasonable aviation safety standards. It encourages the development of regulatory guidance and interpretations that are clear, concise, consistent and applied uniformly.
In fulfilling its mission to aid the industry in achieving public safety goals, ARSA works to:
- Raise the legislative and regulatory profile of the aviation maintenance industry;
- Provide policy guidance to lawmakers and regulators;
- Provide training programs, advisory materials and news services to meet member needs;
- Offer technical and legal expertise to analyze and respond to government actions; and
- Represent the industry to the FAA and other federal regulatory bodies.
ARSA's members and staff are proud of the contribution we make to the aviation industry and the safety of the flying public.
Essential to Business
The Association’s work isn’t sexy, it is essential! Ensuring good government and fair oversight is hard work — differentiating between government functions and industry responsibilities; reviewing and commenting on proposed rulemaking and guidance documents; ensuring uniform enforcement, and delivering essential news through training and publications. ARSA does the spadework that provides the aviation industry with the essential knowledge and practical advice needed to ensure business survival.
Legislative Work
ARSA spends considerable time on Capitol Hill to prevent unnecessary legislation from becoming burdensome regulation. ARSA is the aviation community’s unique advocate. It has respect on Capitol Hill for its knowledge of regulations and ability to remain non partisan.
As Congress focuses on aviation, ARSA’s efforts are all the more important. As an international organization, ARSA provides objective analysis of the global impact of Congressional action.
ARSA educates Congress, and its members on legislative proposals. It offers members numerous ways to get involved in the legislative process.
A Dedicated Organization
ARSA is devoted to the unique regulatory needs of civil aviation design, production and maintenance. We assist civil aviation authorities in developing guidance, policy and interpretations that are clear, concise and consistent, and that can be applied uniformly to all certificated companies and individuals. We work with legislators to advance an agenda that benefit our membership and aviation safety.
ARSA is dedicated to helping regulated entities run their operations more efficiently. We strive to give them a unified voice within aviation, Washington, D.C., and the global business world.
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