PRE-FLIGHT CHECKLIST FOR FLIGHT STUDENTS All students intending to pursue flight training at Embry-Riddle should carefully review the following information. Failure to comply with pre-flight requirements will delay the start of your flight training.
The following are required to be presented at New Student Orientation prior to the start of classes:
1. Proof of U.S. citizenship (non-U.S. citizens please see information on pg. 7) The Aviation and Transportation Security Act (ATSA) requires that all U.S. citizens taking flight training must show proof of U.S. citizenship. These requirements must be met prior to the start of any flight training. Proof of U.S. citizenship may be presented by submitting one of the following original documents. Please provide only original documents. Photocopies, even certified copies, are not acceptable. If using other than a valid passport, a current government issued photo identification document will also be required.
A valid, unexpired U.S. passport
An original birth certificate documenting birth in the United States or one of its territories*
An original U.S. naturalization certificate with raised seal, Form N-550 or Form N-570
An original certification of birth abroad, Form FS-545, Form DS-1350, Form FS-240 –OR– An original certificate of U.S. citizenship, Form N-560 or Form N-561
*49CFR Part 1552 states “the individual’s original or government issue certified U.S. American Samoa, or Swains Island birth certificate, together with a government-issued picture identification of the individual.”
Please do not mail original documents; bring the original documents to Orientation in person. Students will not be allowed to start their flight training until this documentation is submitted. There are no exceptions to this regulation. Flight students may contact Flight Records with questions, Building F-6, 928.777.4327. 2. FAA Medical Certificate (required for ALL flight students) All students planning to begin flight training at Embry-Riddle are required to hold a current First or Second Class Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) medical certificate. Aviation Medical Examiners (AMEs) are designated by the FAA to issue these certificates, following completion of an application and a physical examination. AMEs can be found in most U.S. cities and in major cities abroad. A directory is located at the FAA website, faa.gov/pilots/amelocator/ . Please be aware that past medical and/or legal problems, including drug- and alcohol-related convictions, could result in you being denied a medical certificate even if you feel you are in good health. All previous medical and legal issues should be evaluated before you begin your education for an aviation-related career; if they are not, delays are common. You will not be allowed to enroll in flight laboratories without an FAA medical certificate. Therefore, to avoid delays, we advise you to obtain your medical certificate before coming to Embry-Riddle. For students coming from countries outside of the United States, please contact the Airman Certification Coordinator at the Flight Department prior to obtaining a medical certificate. In some cases, medical certificates may not be valid. If you have significant medical and/or legal problems, be sure to bring copies of medical and/or court records for your FAA medical examiner to review. Both the government and the aerospace industry consider drug- and alcohol-related convictions (yes — paying a fine is a conviction) a serious problem. Medical and behavioral standards for professional pilots and air traffic controllers are among the highest in our society. Mistakes, poor judgment, and other “indiscretions of youth” can have lasting consequences for your career. Prevention through responsible behavior is key.
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