new TSA FTSP final rule

[ahw01]

TSA finalizes Flight Training Security Program

A Transportation Security Administration final rule updates requirements for foreign nationals who seek flight training in the United States, and those who teach them.

www.aopa.org

Looks like the TSA have made their interim rule final after ~20 years.
Not that I do any teaching, but did get an invite to a webinar last night.

Unsure how/who I would designate a security co-ordinator (freelance CFIs?)
Good to see Global Entry membership reducing fees, but given foreigners are on a visa it makes little difference.
Also one background check lasting for 5 years vs needing 5 checks for 5 ratings helps.

Anyone else attending the webinar on 16 May?

 

[DE727UPS]

I guess I better attend the webinar. Just spent an hour reading the document and it's typical horrible TSA stuff.

 

[ahw01]

Just doing my FIRC. Am signed up for the 4 Jun seminar. Anyone else?

 

[ahw01]

An interesting seminar - key takeaways

During July there will be a transition from 1 year security threat assessments to 5 years. You can have multiple training events during that time.
TSA security training for CFIs etc will transition to a 2 yearly requirement from November
ID verification for US citizens remains unchanged. Record-keeping requirements are unchanged,
There is a requirement to designate a security co-ordinator but that can be the same as the provider admin for independent CFIs.

This is a much better arrangement for foreign students, as I did 5 assessments for 5 separate ratings back in the day.
All in all it went pretty well for a Teams call of 250 CFIs...