The journey to achieving an airman certificate and/or rating is paved with intricate processes and documentation, chief among them being the completion of the FAA Form 8610-2. This crucial document serves as a foundational step for individuals aiming to validate their qualifications and eligibility within the aeronautical realm. Mandated by several legislative and regulatory frameworks, including but not limited to 49 U.S.C. §§ 40113, 44702, 44703, 44709, and 14 C.F.R. Part 65, the form diligently collects pertinent information for the issuance of the much-coveted airman certificates and ratings. While the submission of certain data, like Social Security Numbers, remains voluntary, the comprehensive completion of the form is otherwise essential; a deficit in required information could very well stall the certification process. Additionally, the form interlocks with a broader, intricate system of records—DOT/FAA 847—tying into a vast array of procedural and safety protocols that encompass everything from public disclosure of basic airmen certification details to multifaceted interagency data sharing aimed at bolstering aviation safety, security, and oversight. In furtherance of these objectives, the form not only undergoes rigorous scrutiny for the immediate purpose of eligibility assessment but also serves broader roles in enhancing aviation health monitoring, safety risk management, and even assisting in duties as critical as child support enforcement. Beyond its primary function, the Form 8610-2 embodies the Federal Aviation Administration’s commitment to transparency and efficiency, encapsulated in its Supplemental Information section, where aspects such as estimated completion time and public comment avenues underscore the FAA’s acknowledgment of the value of applicant time and feedback. Truly, the Form 8610-2 stands as a testament to the layered and comprehensive approach adopted by the FAA in nurturing and maintaining the standards of airman certification and aviation safety at large.
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Form Name | 8610 2 Form |
Form Length | 4 pages |
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Avg. time to fill out | 1 min |
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AIRMAN CERTIFICATE AND/OR RATING APPLICATION
PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT: This statement is provided pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974, 5 USC § 552a:
The authority for collecting this information is contained in 49 U.S.C. §§ 40113, 44702, 44703, 44709 and 14 C.F.R. Part 6 5. The principal purpose for which the information is intended to be used is to identify and evaluate your qualifications and eligibility for the issuance of an airman certificate and/or rating. Submission of the data is mandatory, except for the Social Security Number, which is voluntary. Failure to provide all required information will result in our being unable to issue you a certificate and/or rating. The informa- tion collected on this form will be included in a Privacy Act System of Records known as DOT/FAA 847, titled “Aviation Records on Individuals” and will be subject to the rou- tine uses published in the System of Records Notice (SORN) for DOT/FAA 847 (see www.dot.gov/privacy/privacyactnotices), including:
(a)Providing basic airmen certification and qualification information to the public upon request; examples of basic information include:
•The type of certificates and ratings held, limitations, date of issuance and certificate number;
•The status of the airman’s certificate (i.e., whether it is current or has been amended, modified, suspended or revoked for any reason);
•The airman’s home address, unless requested by the airman to be withheld from public disclosure per 49 U.S.C. 44703(c);
•Information relating to an airman’s physical status or condition used to determine statistically the validity of FAA medical standards; and the date, class, and restrictions of the latest physical
•Information relating to an individual’s eligibility for medical certification, requests for exemption from medical requirements, and requests for review of certificate denials.
(b)Using contact information to inform airmen of meetings and seminars conducted by the FAA regarding aviation safety.
(c)Disclosing information to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) in connection with its investigation responsibilities.
(d)Providing information about airmen to Federal, State, local and tribal law enforcement agencies when engaged in an official investigation in which an airman is involved.
(e)Providing information about enforcement actions, or orders issued thereunder, to Federal agencies, the aviation industry, and the public upon request.
(f)Making records of delinquent civil penalties owed to the FAA available to the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for collection pursu- ant to 31 U.S.C. 3711(g).
(g)Making records of effective orders against the certificates of airmen available to their employers if the airmen use the affected certificates to perform job responsibilities for those employers.
(h)Making airmen records available to users of FAA’s Safety Performance Analysis System (SPAS), including the Department of Defense Commercial Airlift Division’s Air Car- rier Analysis Support System (ACAS) for its use in identifying safety hazards and risk areas, targeting inspection efforts for certificate holders of greatest risk, and monitoring the effectiveness of targeted oversight actions.
(i)Making records of an individual’s positive drug test result, alcohol test result of 0.04 or greater breath alcohol concentration, or refusal to submit to testing required under a
(j)Providing information about airmen through the Civil Aviation Registry’s Comprehensive Airmen Information System to the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child Support Enforcement, and the Federal Parent Locator Service that locates noncustodial parents who owe child support. Records in this system are used to identify airmen to the child support agencies nationwide in enforcing child support obligations, establishing paternity, establishing and modifying support orders and location of obligors. Records listed within the section on Categories of Records are retrieved using Connect: Direct through the Social Security Administration’s secure environment.
(k)Making personally identifiable information about airmen available to other Federal agencies for the purpose of verifying the accuracy and completeness of medical information provided to FAA in connection with applications for airmen medical certification.
(l)Making records of past airman medical certification history data available to Aviation Medical Examiners (AMEs) on a routine basis so that AMEs may render the best medical certification decision.
(m)Making airman, aircraft and operator record elements available to users of FAA’s Skywatch system, including the Department of Defense (DoD), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), DOJ and other authorized Federal agencies, for their use in managing, tracking and reporting
(n)Other possible routine uses published in the Federal Register (see Prefatory Statement of General Routine Uses for additional uses (65 F.R.
FAA FORM
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U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration
SUPPLEMENTAL
INFORMATION
Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: The information collected on this form is necessary to ensure applicant eligibility. The information is used to determine that the applicant meets the necessary qualifications as a Mechanic, Repairman, or Parachute Rigger. We estimate that it will take approximately 20 minutes to complete the form. The information collection is required to obtain a benefit. The information collected becomes part of the Privacy Act system of records DOT/FAA 847, Aviation Records on Individuals. Please not that an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control number associated with this collection is
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AIRMAN CERTIFICATE AND/OR RATING APPLICATION |
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L. HAVE YOU EVER HAD AN AIRMAN CERTIFICATE SUSPENDED OR REVOKED? |
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IV. APPLICANT'S CERTIFICATION
I CERTIFY THAT THE STATEMENTS BY ME ON THIS APPLICATION ARE TRUE A. SIGNATURE
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I FIND THIS APPLICANT MEETS THE EXPER- V.IENCE REQUIREMENTS OF FAR 65 AND IS
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FAA Form |
ELECTRONIC VERSION (ADOBE) |
RESULTS OF ORAL AND PRACTICAL TESTS
MECHANIC
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DESIGNATED EXAMINER'S REPORT
I HAVE INDICATED
THE RESULT AS:
I have personally tested this applicant in accordance with pertinent procedures and standards, and
APPROVED (Temporary Certificate Issued) |
APPROVED (Temporary Certificate NOT Issued) |
DISAPPROVED |
FAR 65.80 - ORAL/PRACTICAL PASSED |
ATTACH- MENTS:
REPORT OF WRITTEN TEST
FAA FORM
SUPERSEDED CERTIFICATE
TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE
LETTER
SEAL SYMBOL CARD
DATE TEST COMPLETED
EXAMINER'S SIGNATURE
DESIGNATION NO.
APPLICANT'S CERTIFICATION
THIS BLOCK MUST BE COMPLETED BY THE APPLICANT AT THE TIME OF ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE (FAA FORM
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A. HAVE YOU EVER HAD AN AIRMAN CERTIFICATE SUSPENDED OR REVOKED? |
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B. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONVICTED FOR VIOLATION OF ANY FEDERAL OR STATES STATUTES |
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DATE OF FINAL CONVICTION |
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I CERTIFY THAT THE STATEMENTS BY ME ARE TRUE.
B. DATE
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PERSONALLY TESTED THIS APPLICANT IN ACCORDANCE WITH PERTINENT PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS.
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(Military Competency) |
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DATE |
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FAA DISTRICT OFFICE |
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ELECTRONIC VERSION (ADOBE)