Flight Instructor Enhanced Qualification Training Program (FIEQTP): Preparation and Approval

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
PRA Supporting Statement 08.16.24.docx Supporting Statement A	2024-08-16
Statutory authority.docx Supplementary Document	2023-03-20

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
259164	Industry Recordkeeping	Modified
259163	Cost - Revisions	Unchanged
259162	Development Cost - Training Centers	Unchanged
259161	Development Cost - Pilot Schools	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2120-0816	ICR Reference No: 202407-2120-002
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202301-2120-006
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Flight Instructor Enhanced Qualification Training Program (FIEQTP): Preparation and Approval
Type of Information Collection: Existing collection in use without an OMB Control Number	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 10/03/2024

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	1,081	0
Time Burden (Hours)	4,830	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: 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 “Flight Instructor Enhanced Qualification Training Program: Preparation and Approval.” 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.

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Authorizing Statute(s): 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
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
2120-AL25	Final or interim final rulemaking	89 FR 80020	10/01/2024

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 4

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Cost - Revisions
Development Cost - Pilot Schools
Development Cost - Training Centers
Industry Recordkeeping

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	1,081	0	0	0	1,081	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	4,830	0	0	0	4,830	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: 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.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $251,924

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: 10/03/2024

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