Rochester FSDO
Office Hours/Contact Us
One Airport Way
Suite 110
Rochester, New York 14624
Manager: Robert Cunningham
Phone: (585) 436-3880
Fax: (585) 436-2322
When emailing the office, please allow at least one full business day for a response. Multiple contact methods may delay the answering of your inquiry.
Office Hours: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday–Friday
Office hours by appointment only
Directions to this Office
The Rochester FSDO is located adjacent to the Greater Rochester International Airport on Airport Way (in the building across from the Smart Phone Lot). Our office is located on the first floor of the three-story USAirports building marked with the time and temperature.
Note: You must have an appointment and present a photo ID in order to be permitted entrance into the Rochester FSDO.
All Airmen & Passengers
Mechanics
Attn: Homebuilders!
Until further notice, all "Experimental Homebuilt" aircraft certifications will be performed by a Designated Airworthiness Representative (DAR). The Rochester FSDO is unable to assist builders with these aircraft certifications.
For more information contact the Rochester FSDO at (585) 436-3880.
Designated Airworthiness Representatives in the Rochester District
- Stan Wochner (585) 781-4598
- Thomas Kohberger (315) 546-5545
Guidelines For Foreign A&P Applicants
- All foreign mechanics requesting U.S. Airframe and Powerplant authorizations should contact an International Field Office (IFO)
- Information regarding eligibility requirements
- Order 8900.1, Volume 5, Chapter 5, Section 2, Certificate Airframe and/or Powerplant Mechanic/Added Rating
- Order 8900.1, Volume 5, Chapter 5, Section 3, Certificate Foreign Applicants Located Outside the United States for Part 65 Mechanic Certificates/Ratings
Pilots
- 14 Part 141 Pilot Schools
- Designated Pilot Examiners (PDF)
- Medical Examiners
- Program Letter Form: Experimental Exhibition (PDF)
Guidelines For Foreign Pilot Applicants
All foreign pilots who wish to obtain a U. S. pilot's certificate must obtain a Verification Letter from the Airman Certification Branch in Oklahoma City, OK prior to receiving the U. S. certificate.
- Procedures for the Verification Process
- Contact a Designee (PDF) who will assist you in obtaining your U. S. certificate.
If you have any questions, please contact the Rochester Flight Standards District Office at (585) 436-3880, or send an email.
- Amateur-Built Aircraft
- Light Sport
- Accident & Incident Data
- Airworthiness Certification
- Field Approvals
- Registration
- Safety Alerts (AD, SAIB, SDR, & More)
- Technical Information (TCDS, TSO, STC, PMA, MMEL)