–Current Workload
•On average 4K-5K candidate applications processed per month
–Once all documentation has been received and the fingerprint results are returned TSA conducts the Security Threat Assessment
–Processing time, generally less than a week
–Security Threat Assessment Process
•TSA uses biographic and biometric data to positively identify the candidate
•Checks are made against terrorism, criminal, and immigration data sets
–Terrorist Screening Database
–No-Fly/Selectee Lists
–Deportable Alien Control System
•If derogatory information is confirmed the candidate is denied training
•Since October 2004
->250,000 training requests received and processed
•Background
–AFSP transferred from FBI to TSA in September/October 2004
–AFSP operates under Interim Final Rule, 49 CFR Part 1552
–AFSP processes applications for non-U.S. citizens seeking flight training for :
•Category 1-3 training, which includes
•Initial training – Multi-engine training
•Instrument training – Type-rated training
•Category 4 recurrent training applications.
•Program Approach
•Maintains system of record for training applications
•Confirms candidate meets minimum qualifications for training
•Determines if individual has been denied previously by AFSP
•TSA/AFSP supports a fee charge for vetting and processing training requests.
•Category 1 is for candidates who are not eligible for expedited processing for flight training in the operation of aircraft weighing greater than 12,500 pounds.
•Category 2 is for candidates who are eligible for expedited processing for flight training in the operation of aircraft weighing greater than 12,500 pounds.
•Category 3 is for candidates applying for flight training in the operation of aircraft weighing 12,500 pounds or less.
•Category 4 is for candidates applying for recurrent training.
•Candidates in Categories 1–3 are required to submit training information, such as the type of training the candidate is requesting, and identifying information, including fingerprints.
•Flight schools are required to submit similar training and identifying information for candidates in Category 4, but are not required to submit the candidates’ fingerprints.
Web Applications – Front End
AFSP Web Candidate System
Candidates sign on to this website to:
•enter their data
•submit new training requests
•track old and existing training requests
•pay for training events
•receive updates
•interact with administrators via email
•full online access to view all email
•setup recurrent training events with providers
•…more
Six steps to enter user information
Basic Information
Other names (alias types)
Citizenship types
(current, dual, historical)
Document Information
(Passport, Airman Cert, Visa, LPR, DL)
Upload documents
Address Information
(current, historical)
Employment History
Create New Training Event
Selection of Category Event
Request a specific category
Track old or current training events
Pay for training events
validate
Pay for training events
Pay.Gov
Payment Submission
Receive Updates
Interact with Administrators and AFSP via email
Setup recurrent training events
Lot’s more
Create A New Student Account
Account setup
Personal Information
Identification information
Email and Password Setup
Security Questions
Summary and verification
Account Resolution on new user accounts
Resolving Conflicts
Informational Pages
AFSP Assistance Options
AFSP Application Guide
Frequently Asked Questions
Change your password
Reset Security Questions
File Type | application/vnd.ms-powerpoint |
File Title | AFSP Software Components |
Subject | Overview and Design of the DHS/TSA/AFSP system |
Author | Bruce Tetelman |
Last Modified By | joanna.johnson |
File Modified | 2012-01-27 |
File Created | 2009-10-27 |