Flight Standards Realignment Information
Effective Immediately — Visitor Restrictions due to COVID-19 Pandemic
In accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) guidance, and in compliance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines, visitor access to this facility is restricted until further notice. However, we are still available to assist you with your inquiry. Please call (414) 486-2920 or send an email to 7-agl-mke-fsdo@faa.gov for assistance.
Office Information
The Milwaukee FSDO is open Monday through Friday (excluding federal holidays) from 07:30am to 4:00pm. Appointments Requested for Office Visits.
Note: The Milwaukee FSDO is NOT accepting appointments at this time for the following services. Please read all notes and exceptions and contact a Milwaukee FSDO Designated Pilot Examiners (DPE).
- Private Pilot Certificate Based on Foreign Certificate
- 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
- CFI Renewals based on Duties and Responsibilities: The following are examples of renewals based on Duties and Responsibilities:
- 135/121 Company Check Airmen
- 141 Chief/Assistant Chief Flight Instructor
- Initial application /add a Gold Seal to Flight Instructor Certificate
- Removal of English Language Limitation
- Airmen Change to Personal Data – Change of name, Change of nationality, Change of Gender and Change in date of birth
- 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.
- The link below may be helpful for UAS, Remote Pilot Certificate questions and UAS registration
- The Basic Med for GA Pilots effective May 1, 2017. You can fly without an FAA Medical IF you meet Basic Med Requirements. For more information, go to the link below:
- BasicMed
- List of Aviation Medical Examiners (Filter search for AME, location State of Wisconsin)
- List of All FAA Designated Examiners/Designated Mechanic Examiners/ Designees with Inspection Authorization
- List of Pilot Schools by State (Filter the State search to Wisconsin)
- List of Maintenance Schools by State (Filter the State search to Wisconsin)
- PSI Services Knowledge Testing Centers
NOTE: The Integrated Airmen Certification and Rating Application (IACRA) must be utilized for the above services when available. A help manual is provided on the IACRA website.
EXCEPTIONS to this policy: Applicants must make an appointment with the MKE FSDO for the following services requiring FAA Inspector Physical review:
Additional Resources
Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Basic Med
Other Resources
Local FSDO Highlights
Inspection Authorizations (IAs)
The 2021 IA Renewal Maintenance Seminar is being moved virtually. This will be held in conjunction with the Minneapolis FSDO, Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Bureau of Aeronautics, and the Minneapolis Department of Transportation (MNDOT) Aeronautics Office. The free, live, online webinars will be provided through FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam). For more information please view the documents provided below or the FAA Safety Team link.
- IA Letter to all Mechanics (PDF)
- IA PBR Written Notification to Airman (PDF)
- Form FAA 8610-1 Mechanic’s Application for Inspection Authorization
- FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam)
2021 Inspection Authorization Renewal
For the upcoming Inspection Authorization (IA) renewals in March 2021, there are several methods to submit your application.
The preferred method is through the Integrated Airman Certification and Rating Application (IACRA). This system will allow IAs to submit their entire renewal package to the FAA electronically. In addition, the FAA will have the ability to renew the Inspection Authorization remotely. The system will also generate, autofill, and email a renewal letter back to the IA instead of endorsing FAA Form 8310-5.
Download and review the IACRA instruction manual, which is located on the right side of the page. The instructions will help you to register and complete the application. If you have previously used IACRA for another certificate, you do NOT need to create a new account, simply use that existing account.
You may also submit your application through the US Postal Service (USPS) or via email. Additionally, if our office has appropriate staffing and COVID-19 safety capabilities, you may be able to schedule an appointment. Be advised, you will experience increased processing time when submitting applications through these methods.
Mailing your application package remains similar to previous renewal periods.
If you choose to submit your application through email, ensure all documents are in an Adobe .pdf format and sent to: 7-AGL-MKE-FSDO@faa.gov.
Applicants renewing through IACRA will receive a letter in lieu of a new or recurrent signed FAA Form 8310-5 (yellow card). Additional information will be included in the letter. Applicants reviewing through email or mail may receive either a letter or a new or recurrent signed FAA Form 8310-5.
Aircraft
- Accident & Incident Data
- Airworthiness Certification
- Field Approvals
- Registration
- Safety Alerts (AD, SAIB, SDR, & More)
- Technical Information (TCDS, TSO, STC, PMA, MMEL)