The Oregon Department of Aviation (ODA) is a state agency comprised of a staff of 15 FT employees. Founded in 1921, ODA was the first aviation department in the United States and predates the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). ODA works in collaboration with cities, counties, business and industry, the State of Oregon, the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), the Port of Portland, the FAA, and is a leading partner in Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) technology. ODA operates and maintains 28 State Airports of nearly 100 public use airports in Oregon and acts as the State’s Aviation Specialist by providing: - Airport management and operations of state airports - Leadership that connects communities and the state - Advocacy for airports, pilots, and aviation related businesses - Facilitation of state and federal aviation funding programs - Oversight of aviation policy and assets as part of the Emergency Management System (EMS)