PROFESSIONAL AVIATION SAFETY SPECIALISTS

EIN: 521847725

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$5,886,103
Total Expenses
$5,874,605
Total Assets
$8,077,659
Net Assets
$6,893,541
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1977
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
CARLOS AGUIRRE
Phone
2022937277
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

PROFESSIONAL AVIATION SAFETY SPECIALISTS, founded in 1977, is a community nonprofit that reported $5.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023.

Mission

A) TO PRESERVE, TO PROMOTE AND TO IMPROVE THE PROFESSION, THE SAFETY AND THE WORKING CONDITIONS OF ITS MEMBERS.B) TO PRESERVE, TO PROMOTE AND TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY OF THE FLYING PUBLIC.C) TO DEVELOP AS AN ORGANIZATION WITH MEMBERSHIP INVOLVEMENTS AT ALL LEVELS.D) TO LEAD IN THE PROMOTION AND THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE PROFESSIONALISM AND THE COMPENTENCE OF ALL EMPLOYEES WORKING IN THE NATIONAL AIRSPACE SYSTEM.E) TO REPRESENT ALL MEMBERS BY FAVORABLY INFLUENCING LEGISLATION THAT AFFECTS ITS MEMBERS' WORK LIVES AND INCREASING PUBLIC AWARENESS OF ITS MEMBERS, THEIR LEADERSHIP ROLES IN MAKING AIR TRAVEL SAFE AND THE CAUSES IMPORTANT TO THEM.F) TO ENHANCE THE RIGHTS OF ITS MEMBERS THROUGH ALL LAWFUL MEANS, INCLUDING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, POLITICAL ACTION, TRAINING AND EDUCATING MEMBERS, AND CONTRIBUTING TO SUCH CIVIC AND CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AS THE PASS EXECUTIVE BOARD DEEMS TO BE IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF PASS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

MEMBER SERVICES - INCLUDES ALL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH MEMBERSHIP PROCESSING, ANSWERING INQUIRIES, ADMINISTERING/DELIVERING MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS, AND CONDUCTING MEMBERSHIP SURVEYS. ALL CHAPTER EXPENSE...

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MEMBER SERVICES - INCLUDES ALL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH MEMBERSHIP PROCESSING, ANSWERING INQUIRIES, ADMINISTERING/DELIVERING MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS, AND CONDUCTING MEMBERSHIP SURVEYS. ALL CHAPTER EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENTS ARE ALSO INCLUDED IN THIS PROGRAM AREA.PROGRAM OBJECTIVE: TO PROVIDE PASS MEMBERS WITH QUICK AND SEAMLESS ACCESS TO MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION AND THE SERVICES AVAILABLE TO THEM. PASS SERVICED APPROXIMATELY 4200 MEMBERS IN 2023.PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: PASS CONTINUED TO DISTRIBUTE "NEW MEMBER PACKETS" TO ALL NEW MEMBERS ELECTRONICALLY. THIS HAS CONTINUED IMPROVED THE TIMEFRAMES IN WHICH NEW MEMBERS RECEIVED THE PACKETS. IN 2017, PASS INSTITUTED AN ELECTRONIC MEMBERSHIP FORM ON ITS WEBSITE. THIS FORM HAS CONTINUED TO ALLOW PASS TO MAINTAIN STRONG MEMBER SIGN-UPS EVEN WITH THE INCREASE IN TELEWORK BY FEDERAL EMPLOYEES. PASS ORGANIZED NEW GROUPS OF EMPLOYEES, WHICH HAS HELPED WITH MEMBERSHIP GROWTH. PASS PURCHASED AND DISTRIBUTED PASS LOGO ITEMS TO MEMBERS, PARTICULARLY MASKS AND OTHER PANDEMIC-RELATED PRODUCTS, TO IDENTIFY PASS MEMBERS IN THE WORKPLACE.

Program 2

LEGISLATIVE AND GOVERNMENTAL - INCLUDES ALL EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH PASS' EFFORTS TO AFFECT POLICIES AND LEGISLATION WITH CONGRESS AND THE ADMINISTRATION THAT IMPACTS ITS BARGAINING UNITS. PROGRAM...

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LEGISLATIVE AND GOVERNMENTAL - INCLUDES ALL EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH PASS' EFFORTS TO AFFECT POLICIES AND LEGISLATION WITH CONGRESS AND THE ADMINISTRATION THAT IMPACTS ITS BARGAINING UNITS. PROGRAM OBJECTIVE: TO ENSURE THE PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION AIMED AT IMPROVING AND PROTECTING THE JOBS, WORKING CONDITIONS AND BENEFITS OF BARGAINING UNIT EMPLOYEES AS WELL AS THE OVERALL SAFETY OF THE AVIATION SYSTEM.PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: WORKED ON FY 2024 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION APPROPRIATIONS FUNDING FOR STAFFING, TRAINING AND MODERNIZATION PROGRAMS AT THE FAA. PASS PROVIDED INPUT INTO OVER HOW THE FAA CERTIFIES AIRCRAFT AND OPERATORS IN THE NATIONAL AIRSPACE SYSTEM. PASS LOBBIED CONGRESS ON ITS PRIORITIES FOR THE INSPECTOR STAFFING MODEL, TECHNICAL TRAINING, OVERSIGHT OF FOREIGN REPAIR STATIONS, AND STREAMLINING THE CERTIFICATION PROCESS. PASS WORKED ON SEVERAL INITIATIVES AIMED AT STRENGTHENING THE RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION OF HIGHLY QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS AND INSPECTORS.

Program 3

LABOR RELATIONS - LABOR RELATIONS INCLUDES ALL COSTS RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, REPRESENTING PASS MEMBERS, ENSURING THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA) AND THE DEPARTMENT OF...

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LABOR RELATIONS - LABOR RELATIONS INCLUDES ALL COSTS RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, REPRESENTING PASS MEMBERS, ENSURING THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA) AND THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD) COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE LAWS, REGULATIONS AND POLICIES, AND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS COVERING EMPLOYEES IN THE UNION'S VARIOUS CERTIFIED BARGAINING UNITS. PROGRAM OBJECTIVE: TO SUCCESSFULLY NEGOTIATE AND ENFORCE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS THROUGH THE GRIEVANCE/ARBITRATION PROCEDURE OR OTHER THIRD-PARTY DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESSES; TO PROVIDE ADVICE TO UNION OFFICIALS AND REPRESENTATIVES IN THE FIELD REGARDING THE LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS COVERING LABOR RELATIONS, FEDERAL SECTOR LABOR UNIONS AND FAA/DOD EMPLOYEES; AND TO REPRESENT THE UNION AND ITS MEMBERS IN VARIOUS ADMINISTRATIVE, CONTRACTUAL AND JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS.PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: PASS CONTINUED TO PROCESS GRIEVANCES TO ARBITRATION AND ADAPTED BY HOLDING ARBITRATION HEARINGS USING VIDEOCONFERENCE TECHNOLOGY. PASS OPENED UP ITS AVS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT AND BEGAN NEGOTIATING A SUCCESSOR AGREEMENT. PASS ALSO OPENED ITS ATO CBA AND BEGAN PREPPING FOR NEGOTIATIONS. THE UNION FILED AND/OR PROCESSED MANY GRIEVANCES AT LOCAL/REGIONAL LEVELS IN ITS FAA AND DOD BARGAINING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE VAST MAJORITY OF THESE CASES EITHER WERE SUCCESSFULLY SETTLED OR WITHDRAWN AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION AND/OR RESOLUTION.

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0
Program Service Revenue $5,700,054
Investment Income $182,049
Other Revenue $4,000
TOTAL REVENUE $5,886,103

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,784,345
Fundraising Expenses $0
Other Expenses $3,090,260
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,874,605

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $5,886,103 $5,682,805 +0.0%
Expenses $5,874,605 $5,962,177 0.0%
Net Income $11,498 $-279,372 -1.0%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
7
Independent Members
N/A
Employees
16
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
7
$1,113,243
Total Directors
7
$1,113,243
Key Employees
1
$233,644
Highest Compensated
3
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DAVID SPERO NATIONAL PRESIDENT 50.00
Officer Director
$212,563 $75,255 $287,818
ROBERT SEAGRAVE REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT 50.00
Officer Director
$98,249 $30,481 $128,730
DOUGLAS LOWE REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT 50.00
Officer Director
$96,791 $23,829 $120,620
CARLOS AGUIRRE NATIONAL SECRETARY TREASUR 50.00
Officer Director
$192,563 $41,734 $234,297
RAYMOND BAGGETT REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT 50.00
Officer Director
$79,693 $29,448 $109,141
BENJAMIN STRUCK REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT 50.00
Officer Director
$77,190 $23,948 $101,138
TAMARA ROSE REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT 50.00
Officer Director
$102,812 $28,687 $131,499
STEFAN P SUTICH DEP GEN COUNSEL/ADMIN DIR 50.00
Key Emp
$200,450 $33,194 $233,644
JANA DENNING GOV AFFAIRS DIRECTOR 50.00
Highest
$186,145 $31,885 $218,030
JAMES R RENALDI NATIONAL ORGANIZER 50.00
Highest
$121,802 $26,532 $148,334
DENNIE C ROSE II GENERAL COUNSEL 50.00
Highest
$216,173 $49,521 $265,694
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $5,886,103 $5,874,605 $8,077,659 $11,498
2022 $5,682,805 $5,962,177 $8,381,286 $-279,372
2021 $5,609,842 $4,018,598 $8,058,115 $1,591,244
2020 $5,390,602 $3,799,802 $6,542,064 $1,590,800
2019 $4,930,217 $4,890,584 $4,950,509 $39,633
2018 $5,089,781 $4,462,797 $4,863,294 $626,984
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