For 30 years, PAI has been providing expert consulting services in the private and public sectors.
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Regulatory Analysis, Development, and Evaluation
The expert analysts at PAI have long provided support to the Federal Government in the analysis and development Federal regulations. PAI has been and continues to be involved directly in the development of all types of regulatory actions and supports all steps in the rulemaking process, including regulatory and technical research, analysis of impacts and options (legal and technical), support of hearings/meetings, analysis of public comments, supporting documentation preparation (issue papers and draft regulatory documents), Government coordination processes (interagency and with the Office of Management and Budget), and Federal Register publication. PAI has experience drafting regulations in traditional and plain language, as well as question-and-answer formats.
Summary and Analysis of Comments
PAI has extensive experience in summarizing and analyzing comments. We have developed and completed numerous comment summary databases using our established and tested processes to assist the Federal Government in organizing and evaluating comments it receives from industry and the general public for rulemakings and other supporting material. PAI then provides a full evaluation of these comments and can assist the Government in formulating its responses.
Meeting and Event Planning and Facilitation
The logistics of planning and supporting any size of meeting can be a daunting task. PAI has the knowledge and experience of providing complete planning services and meeting support for public and private hearings and meetings to make any event run smoothly—from small executive committee meetings to large scale public hearings or association events.
Procedures Handbook Development
The keys to a useful procedures handbook are knowledge of the procedures to be documented, and understanding of who the users are and how the users approach those procedures and intend to apply the handbook. PAI has the capability and experience to create a useful procedures handbook, no matter the subject matter.
Manual Preparation
With our regulatory, evaluation, and editing experience, we can create manual systems that are in compliance with the rules, functional for the operator, and easy to use.
Minimum Equipment List Services
PAI can help you discontinue the use of the master MEL as your MEL, and tailor an MEL to your company's needs and expectations. Our documents are accurate and we work closely with you to make sure the document is exactly how you want it. And it's all done in a timely manner.
Program Development and Support
PAI has participated in the development and reengineering of several programs, particularly with the Federal Aviation Administration.
Editing and Production Services
PAI's editorial/production staff takes documents from draft stage to final layout and printing. Experts in various editorial styles, including Government Printing Office style, plain language, and question-and-answer, PAI makes documents crisp, clean, and concise.
Training Program Development and Instruction
PAI's training experience covers a range of types of training. PAI has participated in every aspect of training, from drafting and designing the programs and materials to conducting the actual courses.
Operations and Maintenance Evaluations
PAI has been an industry leader in the development of evaluation techniques and has carried out numerous evaluations of air carriers, corporate flight departments, and Government flight departments.
Program Development Affecting Repair Stations
PAI has supported the FAA's repair station program in many ways, from supporting the regulatory effort to revise Part 145 to developing guidance material on voluntary disclosures, developing and implementing internal evaluation programs, and understanding training program requirements.
Repair Station Support
Is your repair station seeking certification or recertification by the Federal Aviation Administration or the European Aviation Safety Agency? Follow this link to discover how PAI can provide the assistance your organization may need.
Civil Aviation Oversight
PAI can help civil aviation authorities meet the International Civil Aviation Organization standards by providing training, developing procedures, and more.
Compliance Reviews
PAI can perform an onsite compliance review for multiple areas of your operation. PAI will perform a thorough review and generate a detailed report describing areas of noncompliance and where improvements can be made to bring efficiency and effectiveness to your organization.
Special Studies and Projects
PAI has experience in many areas of special study, including reviews, research projects, cost-benefit analyses, regulatory analyses, and special reports.
Support for Petitions for Exemption and Rulemaking (Waivers)
With accuracy and timeliness, PAI can respond to petitioners’ or clients’ needs, and keep record of types of requests, petitioners, and issues.
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