The Flight School Association of North America is worried about the backlog of applicants nationwide still waiting for their check rides to prove they meet the FAA standards for a given pilot certificate. FSNA said last week in a news release that, “This backlog is affecting the pilot production pipeline nationwide. Waits for practical test scheduling in many locations are more than a month, causing flight training providers to limit student intake and applicants to spend more to remain current and proficient as they await testing availability.”
FSANA Asks Pilot Examiners for Help Clearing Test Backlog
Key Takeaways:
- The Flight School Association of North America (FSANA) reports a significant nationwide backlog for pilot check rides, slowing pilot production and increasing costs for applicants.
- The backlog is attributed to the limited availability of Designated Pilot Examiners (DPEs), most of whom work part-time and average a low number of tests annually.
- FSANA is appealing to current DPEs to conduct extra tests, particularly in April and May 2020, to help clear the backlog.
- Flight training providers are urged to ensure applicants are fully prepared and meet all requirements to avoid cancellations and maximize testing slot utilization.
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