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FAA to Launch Changes to Pilot Certification Process in January

The ACTS site hosts updates on pilot certificate testing. istock
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Key Takeaways:

  • Effective January 13, 2020, the FAA is updating the pilot certification process.
  • A key change requires all applicants to use an FAA Tracking Number (FTN) when taking knowledge exams.
  • The FTN aims to ensure consistency between user profiles on knowledge exams and pilot certificate applications, preventing discrepancies.
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The FAA announced that on January 13, 2020, it would launch changes to the pilot certification process, including the requirement for an FAA Tracking Number for knowledge exam testing, and additional updates for airman knowledge exam results.

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