Professional Aviation Safety Specialists (PASS)
Government Relations ServicesDistrict of Columbia, United States11-50 Employees
Professional Aviation Safety Specialists (PASS) is a labor-based organization in the government relations sector that represents aviation-focused professionals who install, maintain, support, and certify air traffic control and national defense equipment, as well as inspect and oversee aviation industries and develop flight procedures. Based in Washington, DC, PASS has historically served employees within the Federal Aviation Administration and the Department of Defense, supporting operations related to air traffic control and complex aviation systems used domestically and abroad. The group positions itself as a collective voice for workers involved in safety-critical aviation infrastructure and related analyses, offering advocacy and representation within the federal aviation ecosystem. In addition to its core advocacy role, PASS has engaged in thought leadership on aviation safety topics, such as publishing a white paper examining the implications of 5G wireless technology on aviation safety. The organization operates in a mid-sized capacity and maintains a national reach through its partnership with labor networks and its association with AFL-CIO.