Requires the FAA to carry out a research program to modernize and streamline air traffic control training, subject to available appropriations. Mandates the assessment of advanced technologies, including AI, machine learning, and virtual/augmented reality, to enhance knowledge retention and training effectiveness. Develops a timeline for deploying proven advanced technologies and processes for accreditation in training programs and facilities. Includes collaboration with labor organizations and other stakeholders in the research process. Obligates the Administrator to submit a report to Congress on the research findings within one year of the Act's enactment.
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FAA R&D Act, Sec. 215 ("Air Traffic Control Training")
ETO AGORA · U.S. federal laws · 2023
Summary
Requires the FAA to carry out a research program to modernize and streamline air traffic control training, subject to available appropriations.
Mandates the assessment of advanced technologies, including AI, machine learning, and virtual/augmented reality, to enhance knowledge retention and training effectiveness.
Develops a timeline for deploying proven advanced technologies and processes for accreditation in training programs and facilities.
Includes collaboration with labor organizations and other stakeholders in the research process.
Obligates the Administrator to submit a report to Congress on the research findings within one year of the Act's enactment.
Mandates the Administrator to research modernizing and streamlining air traffic control training.
SEC. 215. AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TRAINING.
(a) Research.—Subject to the availability of appropriations for such purpose, the Administrator shall carry out a research program to evaluate opportunities to modernize, enhance, and streamline training time to become a Certified Professional Controller.
Requires the research to assess, develop timelines, and include collaboration for deploying advanced technologies in training.
(b) Requirements.—The research under subsection (a) shall—
(1) assess the use of advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, adaptive computer-based simulation, virtual reality, or augmented reality, to enhance controller knowledge retention, improve performance, and improve the effectiveness of training time;
(2) develop a timeline to deploy proven advanced technologies and associated processes for accreditation in training programs and training facilities within the national airspace system; and
(3) include collaboration with labor organizations and other stakeholders.
Requires the Administrator to report research findings to Congress within one year of enactment.
(c) Report.—Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the findings of the research under subsection (a).