Outside Employment

In accordance with 5 CFR 2635.101(b)(10) and (14), 2635.801(c), and FAA Order 3750.7, outside employment in general is permitted so long as it neither conflicts with official government duties and responsibilities nor appears to do so. Employees are permitted to engage in outside aviation employment so long as the outside employer does not conduct activities for which the employee's facility or office has official responsibility.

The Agency shall maintain a list of ethics officials on the Office of the Chief Counsel (AGC) website with whom employees may consult for determinations of the propriety of an outside employment opportunity.

Should an employee submit a written request for prior approval, it will be acted upon as soon as possible, generally within thirty (30) days of receipt. When the employee accepts outside employment without prior approval due to the Agency's failure to respond within thirty (30) days to his/her written request for a determination of propriety, the Agency will take this into consideration should disciplinary action later be contemplated.

If prior approval is given and it is later determined that such employment is inconsistent with the provisions of Section 1, the following shall apply upon written notification to the employee:

a. If the outside employment is specifically prohibited by law, the employee shall cease the employment immediately.

b. In all other cases, the employee shall cease the employment within fourteen (14) days.