Bradley FSDO (Flight Standards District Office)

Flight Standards Realignment information

Office Information

The Bradley FSDO is open Monday through Friday (excluding federal holidays) from 07:30am to 4:00pm. Office hours are by appointment only.

• Bradley FSDO Service Area Map (PDF)
• Office Hours/Contact the Office
• List of all FAA Designated Pilot and Maintenance Examiners
• Bradley FSDO Designated Pilot Examiners (PDF)
• Bradley FSDO Designated Mechanic Examiners (PDF)
• Bradley FSDO Designated Airworthiness Representatives (PDF)

Note: The Bradley FSDO is NOT accepting appointments at this time for the following services. Please read all notes and exceptions and contact a Bradley FSDO Designated Pilot Examiners (DPE) (PDF) for these services.

The Integrated Airmen Certification and Rating Application (IACRA) must be utilized for the following services. A help manual is provided on the IACRA website.

• Private Pilot Certificate Based on Foreign Certificate
• Verification of Authenticity of a Foreign License/Medical (FAA Letter of Authenticity)
• Military Competency
• SIC type rating applications
• SOE restriction removals
• Restricted ATP limitation removal
• Student pilot certificates
• Ground Instructor applications (Basic, Advanced and Instrument)
• Remote Pilot Certificates (See Unmanned Aerial Systems below)
• CFI Renewals
• Flight Instructor Refresher Course (FIRC)
• Wings Program Courses

Exceptions to this policy: CFI Renewals based on Duties and Responsibilities: Per FAA Guidance, a renewal based on Duties and Responsibilities still requires FAA Inspector physical review. All other CFI Renewals may be accomplished by a DPE. The following are examples of renewals based on Duties and Responsibilities:

• 135/121 Company Check Airmen
• 141 Chief/Assistant Chief Flight Instructor

Unmanned Aerial Systems

• The NEW Small UAS Rule (Part 107), including all pilot and operating rules, is in effect as of 12:01 a.m. EDT on August 29, 2016.
  Note: The Bradley FSDO is NOT accepting appointments at this time for Remote Pilot Certificates.
• To locate an authorized DPE in the Bradley FSDO District, please review the Designated Pilot Examiner List below.
• The following link may be helpful for UAS and Remote Pilot Certificate questions.
• Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
• B4UFLY Mobile App

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