Section 1225.270  Division of Aeronautics

The Division of Aeronautics is responsible for coordinating and implementing programs concerning air safety, airport construction, and other aeronautical related areas in Illinois. The primary role of the Division is to provide modal integrity to air transportation missions, objectives, and activities within the Department.

a)         The Bureau of Administrative Services is responsible for efficiently planning, directing, coordinating, implementing and monitoring the Department's administrative and management policies and programs for the Division's airport construction, contract administration program, operating budget, personnel, safety and claims, business services, and management information systems.

b)         The Bureau of Air Operations is responsible for operating a flight department to provide aerial engineering surveys, aviation services for State executives and business affiliates, and emergency medical transportation services. The Bureau is also responsible for administering all phases of the aircraft maintenance program including quality control programs, aircraft parts purchasing and inventory, and the scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repair of rotary wing and fixed wing aircraft.

c)         The Bureau of Airport Engineering renders financial and advisory assistance to public airport sponsors for planning, construction, extension, development and improvement of airport facilities, including land acquisition for clear zones and approach aids.

d)         The Bureau of Aviation Education and Safety is responsible for carrying forward all phases of the certification of commercial airports, restricted landing areas, heliports and balloon ports, as well as maintaining a continuing inspection program to assure adherence to minimum physical standards and safety criteria among all Illinois airports. The Bureau conducts an aggressive program of direct pilot education aimed at furthering flying safety in Illinois. The Bureau is also responsible for providing aviation and aerospace education and support activities for the Civil Air Patrol (CAP).