Advanced Qualification Program (AQP) Subpart Y to 14 CFR 121

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
2120-0701 2024 Final Final .docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2024-04-25	Repair queued
0701 60 Day FRN Published.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-09-25	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
25865	Advanced Qualification Program (AQP)	Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2120-0701	ICR Reference No: 202309-2120-003
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 202011-2120-004
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Advanced Qualification Program (AQP) Subpart Y to 14 CFR 121
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 10/22/2024
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 04/25/2024
Terms of Clearance:

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2027	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2024
Responses	300	0	300
Time Burden (Hours)	2,100	0	2,100
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Certificated air carriers, as well as training centers they employ may voluntarily respond to this collection in order obtain the benefit of a regulatory alternative for training, checking, qualifying, and certifying crewmembers subject to the requirements of 14 CFR parts 121 and 135. Air carriers can choose to use a traditional training program or to participate voluntarily in AQP. Air carriers submit de-identified performance and proficiency data that represents the results of an individual’s ability to successfully demonstrate the performance objectives of each curriculum. This information is captured during validation and evaluation gates as a crewmember progresses through an AQP curriculum. This data consists of graded proficiency objectives using a rating scale with associated reason codes and comments. AFS-200, Air Transportation Division, Branch AFS-280, receives the AQP data monthly in order to monitor program compliance, effectiveness, and efficiency. AFS-280 processes the information for errors and omissions then analyzes the data. AFS-280 then makes the data available to Aviation Safety Inspectors assigned to specific carriers through secure Tableau dashboards. The FAA principal operations inspector (POI) responsible for oversight of the certificate holder reviews the data with the assistance of an Extended Review Team (ERT). The ERT uses this information to monitor training trends, to identify areas in need of corrective action, to plan targeted surveillance of curricula, and to verify that corrective action is effective. AQP is a systematic methodology for developing the content of training programs for air carrier crewmembers and dispatchers. It replaces programmed hours with proficiency-based training and evaluation derived from a detailed job task analysis that includes Crew Resource Management (CRM). In general, the information is used to provide an improved basis for curriculum approval and monitoring, as well as agency decisions concerning air carrier training regulation and policy. This collection has reporting elements. AQP information is reported to the FAA monthly.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 44701 Name of Law: General requirements
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 65423	09/22/2023
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 31247	04/24/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Advanced Qualification Program (AQP)

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	300	300	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,100	2,100	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $25,740

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 04/25/2024

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