Opportunity
Federal Register #1652-0021
TSA Information Collection Extension for Flight Training Security Program
Buyer
Transportation Security Administration
Posted
September 04, 2026
Respond By
November 03, 2026
Identifier
1652-0021
This opportunity involves the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeking public comment on its plan to extend an approved information collection for the Flight Training Security Program. - Government Buyer: - Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned; this is not a procurement for products or services - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being requested - The program collects biographic information and fingerprints from aliens seeking FAA-certified flight training - Flight training providers must maintain records of employee security awareness training - Providers must submit notifications of training events and designate security coordinators - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Focus on regulatory compliance and information collection - Ensures candidates do not pose a threat to aviation or national security - Specifies annual burden estimates for respondents, hours, and fees - No procurement activity or contract award is associated with this notice
Description
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is requesting an extension of an approved Information Collection Request (ICR) related to the Flight Training Security Program. This program involves security threat assessments for aliens seeking flight training from FAA-certified providers to ensure they do not pose a threat to aviation or national security. Flight training providers are also required to conduct and maintain records of security awareness training for their employees. The collection includes biographic information and fingerprints of candidates, notifications of training events, and recordkeeping of security training for employees.