![future of work banner ad](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/USFAA/2021/08/4804114/broadcast-adsbanners-16_original.png) Future of Work: Guiding principles and resources for the future of work at the FAA.
![focus](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/USFAA/2021/08/4830790/daily-broadcast-channel-headers-2021-08-13t121129-9_original.png) Today in FocusFAA: The Aircraft Maintenance directorate is streamlining processes to take their work to a new level, averaging 18 mission-capable aircraft per day in June; Sheila Xu is deaf, but that didn’t stop her from pursuing her passion for aviation - she shares her journey; And, the Tech Center receives a modernization makeover starting with the floors getting a boost because of telework.
![SAT training ad](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/USFAA/2021/08/4825053/ads-bri-57_original.png) Information Security & Privacy Awareness Training (SAT) Course is due Sunday for all FAA employees and contractors. The course must be completed by 11:59 pm in Internet Explorer.
![trending](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/USFAA/2021/08/4830658/daily-broadcast-channel-headers-2021-08-13t114656-3_original.png) ATC Hiring: Spread the word - The FAA is hiring retired military air traffic control specialists at select locations. This application window closes Aug. 26 at 11:59 pm ET.
![Flight Plan 21](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/USFAA/2021/07/4701816/broadcast-adsbanners-19_original.png) FAA’s Flight Plan 21 is built on four pillars - Safety, People, Operational Excellence, and Global Leadership - attend an upcoming series of webinar events to learn more about how these pillars help the FAA achieve targeted goals. The first session is on Wednesday, Aug. 18 at 11 am ET on Safety.
![spotlight](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/USFAA/2021/08/4830686/daily-broadcast-channel-headers-2021-08-13t115137-2_original.png) STEM AVSED Volunteer Opportunities: ARA Executive Director Sean Torpey connects with STEM AVSED Manager Chris Sharp and Technical Operations Management Analyst and Ramone Crowe to discuss STEM AVSED volunteer opportunities. Listen in and find out how to get involved with FAA education outreach.
![uas banner ad](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/USFAA/2021/08/4813589/spectrumsummit-banner_original.jpg) Spectrum UAS Summit Aug. 16: Join Tech Ops leaders for a discussion about securing, managing, planning and protecting radio frequency resources for UAS.
![SFS](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/USFAA/2021/08/4830650/daily-broadcast-channel-headers-2021-08-13t114439-2_original.png) Steve talks to inspiring FAA interns about their great work at the agency this summer. The FAA had a record-number of 185 students participate in the Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) Internship Program over the summer.
![FFF banner ad](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/USFAA/2021/07/4756313/v2-3_original.png) Join the fight against hunger: The Feds Feed Families (FFF) 2021 virtual campaign runs through August 31 and we need your help! To date, FAA has donated a little over 6,900 pounds of food towards the goal of 75,000. Make a donation online today with four quick steps from the FFF Hub.
![workforce](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/USFAA/2021/08/4831158/daily-broadcast-channel-headers-2021-08-13t110541-5_original.png) News for the workforce: Updated Travel 101 eLMS course recommended for all in travel document approval process; Milestones on the path to financial security in retirement; Uncommon exceptions to FEHB ‘Five-Year Rule’; Federal Internal Coach Training Program (FICTP) nominations opening soon - get a head start on your application; And Recognizing the symptoms of COVID-related job stress.
![furniture banner ad](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/USFAA/2021/08/4830842/2-7_original.png) New electronic furniture catalog: FAA e-Order allows furniture orders that previously took several months to now be completed in a matter of weeks.
![Headlines](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/USFAA/2020/05/3395378/3191795/daily-broadcast_crop.png) Breaking news and media coverage: Reminder – keep your drones away from airports; UAP research is gaining momentum; Flight attendant, pilot share what it’s like when dozens of flights get cancelled; Detecting human trafficking in aviation; Pilot aims to help more women enter aviation; And Malaysia ready for FAA reassessment.
![ANG Tech Talk](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/USFAA/2021/08/4821317/30-2_original.png) ANG’s Tech Talk Tuesday presents 5G and Edge Computing: Harnessing the Power of a Virtualized Telecommunications Infrastructure on Aug. 17 at 11am ET with Dr. Clancy of MITRE Labs. Tune in for all things 5G and its impact on infrastructure.
![Events and Dates](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/USFAA/2020/08/3622595/3191822/daily-broadcast-channel-headers-45_crop.png) FAA Events Calendar: Next week: Flight Plan 21 series begins with Safety on Aug. 18 and Global Leadership on Aug. 19; UAS Summit 2021; Aviation & Aerospace Day activities; Summer safety series - NOTAMs; Tech Talk Tuesday - 5G & edge computing; Career planning tool webinar; Accountability board briefing; And TSP webinars for all ages and stages of life.
![bot challenge banner](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/USFAA/2021/08/4790958/ads-bri-49_original.png) Join the RPA Bot Challenge! Showcase existing bots or build new ones to automate repetitive tasks, and compete for cash prizes and recognition. Workshops every Tuesday will help you prepare to design and build your first bot or enhance your skills.
![IT UPDATES](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/USFAA/2020/08/3641354/3191782/daily-broadcast-channel-headers-86_crop.png) From the Office of Information & Technology (AIT): Take your required annual SAT course in eLMS, due August 15; How to access FAA webmail from any device; And Learn about the FAA’s transition to Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6).
![otd](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/USFAA/2021/08/4831153/daily-broadcast-channel-headers-2021-08-13t132239-4_original.png) August 13, 1982: The National Center for Atmospheric Research and the University of Chicago’s Joint Airport Weather Studies (JAWS) Project concluded after several months of field experiments with collaboration from FAA and other research groups. The project resulted in new understanding of wind shear microbursts, yielding information on their formation, duration, decay, severity, and movement.
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