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. PRE-FLIGHT CHECKLIST FOR FLIGHT STUDENTS
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. Please provide only original documents. Photocopies, even certified copies, are not acceptable. Proof of U.S. citizenship may be presented by submitting a valid, unexpired U.S. passport. If using documents other than a valid passport, a current government issued photo identification document (such as a U.S. state-issued driver’s license) will also be required, along with one of the following: An original birth certificate documenting birth in the U.S. 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 individuals 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 Data and Certifications with questions, Building F-6, 928.777.4323 and 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 courses 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 U.S., 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 industries 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.
3. STUDENT PILOT CERTIFICATE (FA 121)
COST OF FLIGHT TRAINING Flight costs are not covered by your tuition payments. For detailed information on flight costs per year and per course, visit prescott.erau.edu/admissions/ estimated-costs . Subject to change. DRUG-TESTING PROGRAM In the effort to maintain a work and educational environment that is safe for its employees and students, the university has established a mandatory flight student drug- testing program. Success in the aviation industry requires a commitment to excel and the discipline to avoid unsafe practices. The use of illegal drugs constitutes an unsafe practice and is incompatible with an aviation environment. All students entering the flight training program are subject to random and post-accident drug testing in accordance with the policy outlined in the Undergraduate Catalog prescott.erau.edu/degrees/course-catalog . The university reserves the right to immediately suspend or dismiss any student who uses or possesses illegal drugs.
The Student Pilot Certificate, if not already held by the student, will be issued by your flight instructor after your first meeting. The Student Pilot Certificate can be issued before arrival at your local Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or through a Designated Pilot Examiner. Local Designated Pilot Examiners may be found at https://www.faa.gov/other_visit/aviation_industry/ designees_delegations/individual_designees/dpe . 4. CERTIFICATES OR FLIGHT RATINGS EARNED BEFORE ENROLLING AT EMBRY‑RIDDLE Original certificates must be presented in the Flight Data and Certification Office for possible advanced standing credit. Copies can be sent to Admissions prior to enrollment for unofficial transfer credit evaluation. INFORMATION ABOUT FLIGHT TRAINING FOR NON-U.S. CITIZENS Non-U.S. citizens must comply with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) notification requirements. The Embry‑Riddle Flight Data and Certification Office will assist international students with required Transportation Security Administration (TSA) registration. The students are required to submit a training application, fingerprints, a valid passport and student visa along with a processing fee to the TSA. The students can register for flight courses and begin flight training as soon as the TSA approves the training request. Some advanced flight courses may require a waiting period of up to 30 days. If Embry‑Riddle receives any directive from the DHS or the TSA, the student may be administratively withdrawn. Questions or need help? Contact an Airman Certification Coordinator at 928.777.4323 or 928.777.4327 .
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