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TSA Security Requirements

TSA SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

Federal laws (TSA) require security procedures to be followed before Clients are accepted for flight training. Please review the information below to ensure you have received the required approval and or met the documentation requirements for training before arriving at FlyRight.

Flight Training for U.S. Citizens:

U.S. Citizens must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. Typical documents accepted are:

  • Unexpired U.S. Passport (book or card) -or-
  • U.S. Birth Certificate AND an unexpired Driver’s License (issued by a U.S. State or outlying possession of the U.S.)
  • For a list of approved alternate documentation, please review the TSA’s Flight Training Security Program (FTSP) website at: https://fts.tsa.dhs.gov/home

Flight Training for Non-U.S. Citizens (including Permanent Residents):

Non-U.S. Citizens who are enrolled in a course (or leasing a simulator) that either requires a type rating or allows the Client to receive a type rating or ATP must receive a Determination of Eligibility from the TSA prior to the beginning of flight training. To begin the process, please visit the FTSP website at: https://fts.tsa.dhs.gov/home

Programs that typically require TSA approval are:

  • King Air 200 Type Rating (for increased gross weight operations only) / ATP / Lease
  • King Air 300 Initial / Recurrent / Type Rating / ATP / Lease
  • DHC-8 Initial / Recurrent / Type Rating / ATP / Lease

If you have questions, please contact us directly here.