CFI Workshop - Module 4 Transportation Security Administration

1. Presented to: Instructors and Pilot Examiners
Date: July 1, 2011
By: The FAA Safety Team
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Module 4, Core Topic 7
The Transportation Security
Administration (TSA)
In collaboration with TSA HQ Flight Training Provider
Branch

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Core Topic 7: TSA
Objectives:
• Learn which airman certificates and training are of security
interest to the TSA
• Review and understand requirements for citizenship
verification and record-keeping
• Review and Understand the Alien Flight Training Program,
and record-keeping
• Review TSA security awareness training requirements for
certain Flight Training Provider (FTP) employees
Are all of your students registered at FAASafety.gov?

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TSA’s Roles and Responsibilities
Aviation and Transportation Security Act
• Enacted 11/19/2001, Created a new Federal Agency,
the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
• 02/11/2003: Department of Justice rule went into effect
for training in aircraft with a maximum take-off weight
(MTOW) of 12,500 pounds or more
• 10/05/2004:TSA assumed responsibility for aviation
security

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TSA Regulation Part 1552
49 CFR 1552 (October 20, 2004)
• This rule outlines Flight Training for Aliens and Other
Designated Individuals and Security Awareness
Training for FTPs and Employees
• Establishes standards relating to the security threat
assessment process that TSA conducts to determine
whether such individuals are a threat to aviation or
national security, and thus are prohibited from receiving
flight training.

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TSA’s Roles and Responsibilities
• Establishes requirements for FTPs:
– Verification of U.S. citizenship
– Initial approval as provider of flight training to aliens
– Initial and recurrent training for instructors
– Record keeping for flight schools and instructors
• Conduct inspections to verify compliance
– All FTPs must keep required records and make them
available to the TSA upon request
– Records must be kept for 5 years

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Information at TSA
• www.tsa.gov
• FTP@tsa.dhs.gov

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Flight Training
• For aircraft with a maximum take-off weight (MTOW)
12,500 pounds or less, rule applies only to flight training for:
• Recreational pilot certificate
• Sport pilot certificate
• Private pilot certificate
• Commercial certificate only if issued as an initial
certificate
• Instrument rating
• Multiengine rating
• Training for each pilot certificate or rating requires a
separate training request from Alien Candidates

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Flight Training
• For aircraft with a MTOW of greater than 12,500
pounds:
• This includes flight simulator, and in-flight training, but
not the provision of training manuals or other materials
or mechanical training that would not enable the trainee
to operate such an aircraft in flight
Note: Flight instruction in the operation of airships,
balloons, or gliders are exempt from this rule

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TSA Alien Flight Student Program
• Alien: Any person not a citizen or national of the
United States.
– A U.S. National is a citizen of Swains Island or U.S.
Samoa,
– A citizen of the Philippines prior to 1946
– Born to a non-U.S. citizen of the Panama Canal Zone
prior to 1979
• Alien also refers to permanent resident aliens
(green-card holders) and visa holders in the United
States

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What about Recurrent Training?
• A letter of Interpretation dated October 1, 2010, defines
the term “recurrent training,” as periodic training
required under 14 CFR part 61, 121, 135 or Subpart K
of part 91.
• Recurrent training does not include training that would
enable a candidate who has a certificate for a particular
aircraft to receive a certificate or type rating for another
aircraft.

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What is not considered as recurrent
training?
The following examples are not considered recurrent
training, rather they are checks or tests, or they do not
affect the validity of the certificate(s) and or
qualifications of a type rating.
And, do not require the submission of a Category 4
request.

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• Instrument Proficiency Check, 14CFR 61.57(d)
• Heads Up Display (HUD) Training, FAA AFS-205,
Flight Simulator Training Device (FSTD) Guidance
Bulletin 03-02
• Enhanced Vision System (EVS) Qualification, FAA
AFS-205, FSTD Guidance Bulletin 03-03
• Line Oriented Flight Training (LOFT), FAA Advisory
Circular AC-120-51E
• Operator Specific Proficiency Checks, 14 CFR
121.441, 135.301
and ………………….

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• Landing Currency, 14 CFR 61.57
• Category I/II Qualification, 14 CFR 61.67
• Special Airport Qualification, 14 CFR 121.445
• Examiner Training, 14 CFR 183.23
• Differences Training, FAA Handbook, Section 9,
Chapter 19 Volume 3
• Training Center Instructors, Not a U.S. Citizen
Assisting with a training event.

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What are the four (4) categories of Training Pilots?
OVERVIEW - TSA has issued Title 49 of the
United States Code of Federal Regulations Part
1552 that prohibits a flight school from providing
flight training in an aircraft or aircraft simulator
to non US Citizens unless the flight school or the
candidate submits certain information to TSA.
TSA will then determine that the candidate is not
a threat to aviation or national security.
For each Category of Training pilots must create
or update their TSA account at:
www.flightschoolcandidates.gov
Under this Rule, there are four categories of
candidates:

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• Category 1: is for pilots who do not have a heavy type rating
(over 12,500 lbs.) on their FAA or foreign airman certificate.
Initial Type Rating TSA Approval Process
• Category 2: is for pilots who do have a heavy type rating (over
12,500 lbs.) on their FAA or foreign airman certificate, but are
training in an aircraft they are not currently qualified in. Initial
Type Rating TSA Approval Process
• Category 3: is for pilots training in any aircraft with a MTOW of
12,500 lbs. or less. (Note: in many cases Category 3 is waived
and no TSA application is required. Check with your learning
center).
• Category 4: is for pilots who are training in aircraft they are
already qualified in, for example recurrent training. No
fingerprints are required. Recurrent TSA Approval Process

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TSA Alien Flight Student Program
• A candidate must not submit fingerprints until the AFSP
acknowledges receipt payment of the required fee
• A candidate’s flight training must be initiated within 180
days of receipt of AFSP approval to train.
• A candidate must complete his/her flight training within 365
days of receipt of AFSP approval to train.
• Detailed procedures are on the TSA AFSP Web sites.

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TSA Alien Flight Student Program
• An application fee of $130 for the background check is
required
• $70 (as of May 2009) for Recurrent Training.
• Flight Training Providers (FTP) must :
– Verify a candidate’s training request
– Submit a digital photo taken of the candidate on the day
the student reports for training to verify the student’s
identity.
– Respond to any AFSP email requests regarding the
application process

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TSA Alien Flight Student Program
• Prior to providing training to any alien, a FTP must establish
an AFSP account at:
https://www.flightschoolcandidates.gov
• Prior to obtaining flight training, an alien must apply online
through the AFSP Web site and provide:
– Biographical information
– Security documents, including passport copies
– Specific information about desired training events
– Fingerprints
• TSA does not accept documents via regular US mail.

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TSA Alien Flight Student Program
• Candidates
https://www.flightschoolcandidates.gov
• Providers
https://www.flightschoolcandidates.gov/fsindex.html
• AFSP Help Desk Phone: (571) 227-4544
• AFSP email: AFSP.help@dhs.gov
• For compliance and enforcement issues: FTP@tsa.dhs.gov

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US Citizens and Nationals
• U.S. Citizens and Nationals are exempt from the TSA
security threat assessment.
• Flight students must provide a FTP with one of the
following proofs of U.S. citizenship:
– Valid, unexpired U.S. passport; or
– Certified birth certificate AND government-issued photo
ID; or
– U.S naturalization certificate with raised seal AND
government-issued photo ID; or
– Certificate of U.S. citizenship with raised seal AND
government-issued photo ID

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Federal Employees and D.O.D. Endorsees
• Federal employees (including military personnel)
training pursuant to a contract between a federal
agency and a flight school:
– Agency's written certification as to it’s employees
citizenship AND employee’s government-issued
credentials or federally-issued picture ID
• Department of Defense Endorsees:
-Individual must present to the flight school a written
statement acceptable to TSA from the U.S. D.O.D.
attaché in the individual’s country of residence together
with a government-issued picture ID

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FTP Recordkeeping for US Citizens and Nationals
• An FTP must keep for five years a copy of the documents
that are used to prove U.S. citizenship, OR
• make an endorsement in both the student’s AND the
instructor's logbook, or other record routinely used by the
instructor to record flight student endorsements
• NOTE: If the endorsement is made by a CFI and that CFI
terminates employment with that FTP, the FTP must retain
a copy of the records used to verify citizenship
continued ……………..

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FTP Recordkeeping (cont.)
• If logbook entry method is used, the FTP must endorse the
student's logbook and instructor’s logbook as follows:
– I certify that [insert student's name] has presented me a
[insert type of document presented, such as a U.S. birth
certificate or U.S. passport, and the relevant control or
sequential number on the document, if any] establishing
that [he or she] is a U.S. citizen or national in accordance
with 49 CFR 1552.3(h). [Insert date and instructor's
signature and CFI number.]
– The FTP must enter the type of document(s) and
document ID number of each document used for
verification

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FTP Recordkeeping for Alien Candidates
• The FTP must keep a record of the following for five years
for each alien candidate:
– The photograph it took of the candidate.
– A copy of the approval email sent by the AFSP confirming
the candidate's eligibility for flight training.
– A copy of candidate's valid, unexpired passport and visa
(if applicable)*
– A copy of all information submitted to the AFSP by the
candidate except the fingerprints
continued …………….

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FTP Recordkeeping (cont.)
• Records for alien students (cont.)
– Copy of all previous passports and visas held by the
candidate and all the information necessary to obtain a
passport and visa.
– Candidate's country of birth, current country or countries
of citizenship, and each previous country of citizenship, if
any.
– Candidate's requested dates, type, and location of
training.
continued ……………..

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FTP Recordkeeping (cont.)
• Records for alien students (cont.)
– The candidate's current U.S. pilot certificate and
certificate number (if any).
– For DOD endorsees, a copy of the required written
statement/letter and a copy of a picture ID

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Security Awareness Training
• A flight school must ensure that each employee receives
initial security awareness training within 60 days of being
hired
• This applies only to employees having direct or substantial
contact with flight students
• Training is available via an online course at www.tsa.gov –
click on “what we do” tab at top of page then click TSNM on
left side, then General Aviation, and then training
• Each person required to take initial training must complete
recurrent training annually.
Note: Completed within 1 calendar month before and 1 calendar month
after the month that the individual’s recurrent training is due.

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Recurrent Security Awareness Training
The AOPA offers a general aviation security on-line course
that may be used to satisfy the initial and recurrent Flight
School Security Awareness Training
http://flash.aopa.org/asf/gasecurity/gasecurity.cfm
In accordance with 1552.23(d) 1,2(i)-(iv) When using this
course to satisfy the requirements for recurrent security
awareness training, individuals must on their own review
(1) any new security measures or procedures
implemented by the flight school; and (2) any security
incidents at the flight school and any lessons learned as a
result of such incidents.

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TSA Resources
• Department of State-USCIS-VISA INFO
http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1268.html
• Fingerprint Provider Locations
http://www.tsc-csc.com/printoffices/
• TSA-Access General Aviation
• Waiver FORMS
• Twelve Five Rule
• Private Charter Rule
• GA Hotline
http://
www.tsa.gov/what_we_do/tsnm/general_aviation/index.shtm

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AOPA Additional Resources
• AOPA has partnered with the TSA to develop a
nationwide Airport Watch Program that uses the more
than 650,000 pilots as eyes and ears for observing and
reporting suspicious activity.
• Participate with your fellow pilots in the safekeeping of
general aviation’s local neighborhoods—our home
airports. Report suspicious activity to 866/GA-SECURE
(866/427-3287).

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QUIZ

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Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Quiz
1. A Flight School must ensure that
a. Each student receives initial and recurrent security
awareness training.
b. Each student and instructor receives initial and
recurrent security awareness training.
c. Each person operating on the airport receives initial
and recurrent security awareness training.
d. Each flight school employee receives initial and
recurrent security awareness training.

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2. Which of the following is not considered behavior
that may be considered suspicious?
a. Refusal to pay for instruction received.
b. Unusual questions or interest regarding aircraft
capabilities.
c. Sudden termination of the customer’s instruction
d. Loitering

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3. Where can you find a FREE, initial or recurrent
approved Security Awareness Training course for
Certified Flight Instructors or flight school employees?
a. TSA web site (www.TSA.gov) or www.AOPA.org
b. Local District Office
c. Customs and Border Patrol
d. Immigrations and Alien certifications

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4. Initial Flight Schools Security Awareness (FSSA)
Training for flight instructors, or flight school
employees hired after January 18, 2005, training must
be completed with a specified period of time; and
retraining completed during the month of hire every
year thereafter. The specified period of time is:
a. 30 days
b. 60 days
c. 90 days
d. 120 days
answers follow ……………

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1. A Flight School must ensure that
a. Each student receives initial and recurrent security
awareness training.
b. Each student and instructor receives initial and
recurrent security awareness training.
c. Each person operating on the airport receives initial
and recurrent security awareness training.
d. Each flight school employee receives initial and
recurrent security awareness training.
d. Each flight school employee TSR 1552

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2. Which of the following is not considered behavior
that may be considered suspicious?
a. Refusal to pay for instruction received.
b. Unusual questions or interest regarding aircraft
capabilities.
c. Sudden termination of the customer’s instruction
d. Loitering
a. Refusal to pay TSR 1552

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3. Where can you find a FREE, initial or recurrent
approved Security Awareness Training course for
Certified Flight Instructors or flight school employees?
a. TSA web site (www.TSA.gov) or www.AOPA.org
b. Local District Office
c. Customs and Border Patrol
d. Immigrations and Alien certifications
a. TSA web site (www.TSA.gov) or www.AOPA.org

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4. Initial Flight Schools Security Awareness (FSSA)
Training for flight instructors, or flight school
employees hired after January 18, 2005, training must
be completed with a specified period of time; and
retraining completed during the month of hire every
year thereafter. The specified period of time is:
a. 30 days
b. 60 days
c. 90 days
d. 120 days
b. 60 days - FSSA on-line training or CD can be also
obtained at www.tsa.gov

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