Virginia Department of Aviation History and Mission
History of the Virginia Department of Aviation:
From 1928, through July 1, 1979, the former Virginia Division of Aeronautics was a Legislative Branch Agency under the State Corporation Commission. On that date, legislation transferred the Virginia Department of Aviation to the Executive Branch of State Government reporting directly to the Secretary of Transportation
Our Vision:
We will become the standard of excellence amongst State Aviation Agencies.
Our Mission:
We will;
- Cultivate an advanced, market driven aviation system that is safe, secure and provides for economic development;
- Promote aviation awareness and education; and
- Provide executive flight services for the Commonwealth Leadership
Our Values:
We agree and support the values of the Commonwealth;
- Pillar 1; Diversity; Bipartisanship; and Inclusion
- Pillar 2; Creativity; Innovation; and Openness
- Pillar 3; Service; Professionalism and Accountability
Our Goals:
1. People
- To develop and retain the most effective and qualified staff of State Aviation professionals in the nation.
2. Products
- To identify the Commonwealth's aviation needs and deliver those products and services in a timely manner.
3. Processes
- To analyze and streamline our processes making our system more user-friendly and responsive to our customers.
4. Perceptions
- To increase positive awareness of the agency mission through education and communication
5. Financial
- To actively communicate the agency’s fiscal accomplishments and future needs.
