; (5) aircraft maintenance employees who maintain the Federal Aviation Administration’s fleet of aircraft, enabling the Federal Aviation Administration to provide industry certification and service needs; (6) legal instruments examiners and compliance specialists who ensure proper registration of United States civil aircraft and certification of airmen; and (7) support staff who provide services that allow the aviation system to function smoothly; Whereas PASS also represents systems specialists at the United States Marine Corps Air Station in Cherry Point, North Carolina; Whereas PASS continues to represent the workplace interests of Federal employees through collective bargaining, legislative advocacy, and regulatory activities; Whereas PASS is committed to participating in and providing input on programs and initiatives aimed at improving and modernizing the National Airspace System; Whereas PASS represents employees essential to modernizing the air traffic control system; Whereas every member of the Federal workforce represented by PASS continues to play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of the United States aviation system; Whereas PASS honors and upholds principles of the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 and demonstrates every day that collective bargaining safeguards the public interest and contributes to the effective conduct of public business; and Whereas PASS is committed to honoring public service performed on behalf of the United States: Now, therefore, be it