The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has named Juan Barnes as a dedicated general aviation liaison specialist to assess and address concerns from pilots and aircraft operators.
The agency will also begin holding monthly teleconference calls specifically for the industry (the first was March 25).
The relationship between TSA and GA is not at optimum levels, due to initiatives including the Large Aircraft Security Proposal, and Operation Playbook spot check program for FBO operations at commercial airports.
The liaison position was created to "promote effective and responsive communications" between TSA and general aviation interests. TSA's General Aviation division has also created a new e-mail address to allow inquiries on agency programs, policies and security directives.
Inquiries will be sent to appropriate personnel, reviewed, and an answer sent back within two business days. E-mail TSAGeneralAviation@dhs.gov.
E-mail can be sent to Barnes at juan.barnes@dhs.gov.
