Flight Instructor Enhanced Qualification Training Program (FIEQTP): Preparation and Approval
Existing collection in use without an OMB Control Number
No
Regular
10/03/2024
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
1,081
0
4,830
0
0
0
This information collection is submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to request a three-year approval clearance for the information collection entitled âFlight Instructor Enhanced Qualification Training Program: Preparation and Approval.â The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is publishing a final rule to revise part 61 by creating two new qualification options for flight instructors to train initial flight instructor applicants, in addition to retaining the original qualification parameters as an option. Flight instructors seeking to instruct initial flight instructor applicants must satisfy one option to meet qualification requirements and, therefore, may choose between the three. One new option is the successful completion of an FAA-approved flight instructor enhanced qualification training program (FIEQTP), which may be offered by a part 141 pilot school or part 142 training center under the respective part. In order for training providers to offer an FIEQTP, they must submit specific course information to the FAA for approval. Additionally, the final rule requires part 141 pilot schools and part 142 training centers that offer an FIEQTP to provide certain documentation to its graduates.
US Code:
49 USC 44701
Name of Law: General requirements
US Code:
49 USC 44703
Name of Law: Airman certificates
US Code:
49 USC 40113
Name of Law: Administrative
US Code:
49 USC 44702
Name of Law: Issuance of certificates
US Code:
49 USC 44707
Name of Law: Examining and rating air agencies
This is a new information collection as necessitated by the final rule, Removal of Expiration Date on a Flight Instructor Certificate; Additional Qualification Requirements to Train Initial Flight Instructor Applicants; and Other Provisions. Since the publication of the NPRM and the initial submission of this ICR, the FAA updated the number of active part 141 pilot schools from 546 (obtained from WebOPSS system on Mar. 9, 2022) to 539 (obtained from WebOPSS system on Mar. 18, 2024). Additionally, The FAA updated the wages for the chief flight instructor and the aviation safety inspector. Finally, since the initial submission of this ICR with the NPRM, the FAA has updated its estimate of initial flight instructors certificated, from 6,199 to 11,337, based on 2023 data. This increase has resulted in a larger number of respondents for this ICR.
$251,924
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Chris Morris 202 267-4418
No
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:
(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;
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.
PRA Supporting Statement 08.16.24.docx
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