Your TSA Application: What You Need for Step 1: Basic Information
- Candidate Name (as it
appears on Passport) The name must match the name on the passport EXACTLY. Ensure that any family names, middle names or maiden names listed on the passport are listed here.
- Gender, Height, Weight, Date of Birth, Birth Country, Nationality, Eye Color and Hair Color
What You Need for Step 2: Other Names
Candidates should provide any other names or aliases that they have used, or indicate that they have never used any other names. Any names listed on other documentation such as an
airman's certificate or driver's license should be listed here if it does not match the name on the passport.
What You Need for Step 3: Citizenship Information
The candidate is required to provide current and historical citizenship information. If the candidate holds or held citizenship in multiple countries, they must list each instance
of citizenship. Candidates may create as many citizenship records as necessary.
- Country of Citizenship,
Type (includes: Current, Dual, Historical) Only one citizenship record may be listed as "Current". Subsequent citizenship records should be listed as "Dual" or
"Historical". Start Date This is the date the Candidate became a citizen of the country listed. If they have been a citizen of the country listed since birth, the start
date would be their birth date. End Date Candidate may also choose "Current".
What You Need for Step 4: Identification Numbers
The candidate is required to provide
information regarding the following documents: their current and expired passports, FAA Certificate and U.S. Visa, if applicable. Please see the Required Documents section below for
clarification. Using the dropdown box at the bottom of the screen in Step 4, choose each document type and then select the "Add New Entry" button. The Candidate can add as many
document entries as necessary. For tips on navigating this menu, see "Editing and Deleting Entries from the 'Identification Numbers' Menu" below.
Required Document Information:
1. Passport Information: Candidate must provide a record of their current and expired passport
information. All candidates are required to list a current, unexpired passport in this section.
Passport Type (Options are: Diplomatic, Official or Regular), Passport #, Date Issued,
Expiration Date, Status (Options are: Current, Expired, Revoked, Suspended or Other- Not in List), Issuing Country/Passport Authority, City of Issuance
2. Certificate
Number Information: Candidate should list information regarding their U.S. or foreign airman's certificate (if applicable). This field is required for Candidates applying for Category 2,
subcategory 1. The Candidate must also provide a copy of the airman's certificate indicating that they hold a rating for an aircraft over 12,500 lbs.
- Certification # / Pilot # (Options are: Diplomatic, Official or Regular), Date Issued, Country of Issuance, Airman's Certificate Type
Rating (Aircraft Type), Airman's Certificate Type (Options are: Pilot Private, Pilot Student, Pilot Airline Transport Pilot, etc.)
3. U.S. Visa: If Candidate has a U.S. Visa, please enter this information. Do not list visas from non-U.S. sources.
- Visa Type (Select from drop-down box. Options are: A1, B1, B2, etc.) Permanent Residents should select "Xb- Lawfully Admitted for Perm
Resident" as their visa type. , Visa Number, Date Issued, Expiration Date, Status Country of Residence when Issued, * SEVIS ID
What You Need for Step 5: Address Information
Provide ALL U.S. or foreign residences/addresses held for over 30 days, for the past 5 years. There cannot be any time gaps in the address
history. After entering an address, hit the "Save Record" button. Enter your next address and hit the "Save Record" button again. Candidates can add as many addresses as
necessary. Each address should appear in a box on the top of the screen. NOTE: Please include address apartment or room number when applicable.
- Type (Options are Current or Historical). Candidates cannot list two addresses for the same time frame. , Start Date, End Date If Candidate
still lives at this address, select "Current", Street Address Include an address apartment or room number when applicable. P.O. Boxes are not an acceptable form of address.
Candidates must use a physical address. Country / Passport Authority, City, State / Province, * Zip / Postal Code, Phone Number Include the country code for residences outside of the
United States.
What You Need for Step 6: Employment
Candidate should provide information regarding their current employer. If they are currently
unemployed, type the word "unemployed" in the Employer and Occupation fields. Candidates are not required to provide information on previous employers. If Candidate is unemployed,
self-employed, or a student, please state this in the Employer and Occupation fields, and list contact information for someone who can verify that status.
- Employer, Contact Name Person who can verify Candidate's statu, Occupation, Employer
Phone Number Include country code for residences outside of the United States, Employer Email
What You Need For Step 7: Training Details
It is possible for a Candidate to have several active training requests at a given time. These
requests may be for the same or different flight training providers. Each training request form will be processed separately; AFSP approval is valid only for the Provider listed in the
application.
The Candidate is required to provide the following information for each flight training Provider and
course they are attending. After entering the first flight training Provider, hit the "Save Record" button. If applicable, enter the next flight training Provider and select the
"Save Record" button again. Candidates can add as many Providers as necessary.
For Aero-Tech, Inc:
- State… KY
Provider Name … Aero-Tech, Inc.
- Student Identification # from school … leave this field blank.
- Course ID # … 101. (NOTE: Aero-Tech does not specify course numbers. 101 is a code that tells the TSA that we do not assign course numbers)
- Course Name … enter the name of the pilot cetificate in training for. For example "Multi-Engine Rating" or "Private Pilot, etc.
- Course Description … enter the name of the pilot cetificate in training for. For example "Multi-Engine Rating" or "Private Pilot, etc.
- Aircraft Type … Cessna 172
- Start Date … you may choose your start date, about 3 weeks in advance.
- End Date … Once you receive TSA approval, you have 180 days to begin training and 365
days to finish.The TSAP considers these dates an estimate.
What You Need for Step 8: Request Category
In this section, the Candidate must select the category for which they qualify from Categories
I-III. For each training request, there is a processing fee of $130 (USD) and the submission of fingerprints is required. If you have further questions regarding the AFSP Candidate
Categories please view the Frequently Asked Questions section or contact the AFSP Help Desk at AFSP.Help@dhs.gov.
... Choose 3
- Category 3: is for Candidates pursuing training in aircraft with a maximum certified takeoff weight of 12,500 lbs. or less.
Candidates are only required to obtain AFSP approval for the following training events:
- Initial airman's certificate: Sport Pilot and/or Private Pilot
- Instrument Rating (IR)
- Multi-Engine Rating (MEL)
Each of these training events requires a separate training request. All other training events on aircraft with weighing less than 12,500lbs are exempt from TSA regulations, including CPL, ATP, CFI, CFII and MEI.
Step 9: Upload Your Documents
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