Jon Schleifer Email and Phone Number

Jon serves as the Manager of the Research and Development Management Division. He is responsible in providing planning and coordination of the FAA's R&D program. Jon manages the work of a large, multi-level organization, integrates work of multiple organizations to meet strategic goals of the FAA. He additionally participates in strategic planning for the FAA.Jon additionally provides leadership in the formulation, presentation and coordination of aviation research priorities across FAA lines of business and with other agencies, Advisory Boards and international organizations, to ensure agency investments address known research needs, emerging aviation issues and supports continued United States global leadership in aviation. He aligns research programs with the Administrator's strategic initiatives, the Department of Transportation R&D strategic plan, and other national plans and policy directives governing aviation and aeronautics research.