The Flight School Association of North America says the association is trying to mitigate effects of the government shutdown on some flight training providers, specifically FAA Part 141 and 142 training school authorizations set to soon expire. Without relief, some schools could be left providing training under Part 61 that does not allow for some reduced training time allowances. Interrupting an ATP student’s training, for example, could possibly jeopardize that pilot’s chances to qualify for a restricted ATP at a later date. The problem could also translate into increased training costs and possible furloughs for some training staff.
FSANA Requests Relief for Some Flight Schools Following Shutdown
Key Takeaways:
- The government shutdown threatens the expiration of FAA Part 141 and 142 flight school authorizations, which could force schools to operate under Part 61.
- This shift would lead to increased training costs and times, potentially jeopardize restricted ATP qualifications, and may result in staff furloughs.
- FSANA also highlighted expiring Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) authorizations and temporary airman certificates, with the FAA having granted relief for DPEs, but unresolved issues still risk disrupting the pilot pipeline.
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