AFN Update: Black History Month Profile, EIM & RPA, MMAC Award & More

Black History Month Profile: AFN’s Virgil Gordon Talks About His Inspirations

Every February, our nation celebrates Black History Month to recognize past and present achievements by African Americans in the United States. 

During this important time, AFN reached out to one of our employees, Virgil Gordon, an Air Force veteran, to talk with him about his own experience and those leaders in the African American community who have inspired him. Read more.

Want to Use FAA Data to Solve Today's Problems?

Join the new Lunch & Learn sessions for the agency's upcoming Data Challenge. The next session is today at 12:15pm ET!
Learn more.

Robotic Process Automation Update: Q&A on How AFN Staff are Using Bots…and How You Can, Too

Many FAA employees are starting to learn how Robotic Process Automation (RPA) - or bots - can remove repetitive work tasks from their routines, freeing up time to pursue tasks that are more meaningful. And RPA has the potential to affect the bottom line across the agency.

AFN’s Joann Napolitano, Jenna Steele and Rajee Darivemula have been working at different stages with RPA, and have quite a bit to share. Read more.

ACM’s Acquisition Learning Institute is Preparing for Flight!

Taking off in the 3rd quarter of FY21, Acquisition Career Management’s (AAP-300) new Acquisition Learning Institute (ALI) will serve as a one-stop destination for acquisition skills and knowledge development resources. Whether you order office supplies or are responsible for improving and maintaining the NAS, ALI is designed with all FAA employees in mind. To learn more, view ALI’s “preflight” video by visiting Acquisition Career Management.

MMAC's Office of Facility Management Earns DOE Award for Energy Innovation

The 2020 Department of Energy Federal Energy Management Program Award recognizes innovation and achievements in energy and water conservation.

The Office of the Secretary of Transportation nominated the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center’s AMP Energy Team for installing harmonic energy conservation filters, an innovative application of an existing technology. Read more.

FAA Degree Completion Program Now Accepting Applications

The Degree Completion Program is designed to assist employees with the completion of an undergraduate or graduate degree that they have previously started, but not finished. This competitive program will reimburse up to 50 FAA employees up to $4,000 annually for college tuition for a maximum of five years.

Applications are accepted until March 12, 2021. Visit the application page for more information.

FY21-22 White House Leadership Development Program Call for Nominations

The WHLD Program is a highly competitive one-year developmental rotation opportunity, combined with formal training, that provides future executives the skills and networks needed to work across organizations and functional areas.

The AHR Office of Career and Leadership Development is coordinating FAA’s applications, with an application deadline of April 16, 2021. Those interested in the program may visit the FAA WHLDP webpage.

RPA Lunch & Learn Workshop Series

With topics like Building a Digital Assistant, A Bot for Everyone, and Redefining the Digital Workforce, AFN and AIT are helping to bring bots to every corner of the FAA.

In these sessions and more, led by the agency's RPA team, you will learn more about bots and how you can make them work for you. Visit the registration page to learn more.