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Integrated Airman and/or Rating Application (IACRA). What is IACRA?. IACRA, the I ntegrated A irman C ertification and/or R ating A pplication, is a web-based application that uses online validation and digital signatures to verify the output data. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Integrated Airman and/or Rating Application (IACRA)
What is IACRA?
IACRA, the Integrated Airman Certification and/or Rating Application, is a web-based application that uses online validation and digital signatures to verify the output data.
Upon successful completion of the file, the Registry issues applicants a permanent airman certificate.
What Does IACRA Do?• Processes applications for airman certification via
the web • Speeds application process from 120 days to near
on-demand• Interfaces with critical elements of multiple FAA
databases for data validation and verification• Automatically ensures applicants meet regulatory
and policy requirements • Implements use of digital signatures throughout
certification process• Automatically produces results documents
The Integrated ACRA Solution
• Web-Based Architecture• Integrated Databases • Consistent, Intuitive User Interface• Online Context-Sensitive Help• Built In Configuration and Administration• Ease of Upgrade & Deployment• Paperless System
IACRA Benefits• Reduction of data errors
through auto checking
• Reduction in the number of rejected applications
• Reduction in the certification processing time
• Reduction in FAA transaction costs
• Adoption of a single airman tracking number
• Uniformity of interpretation of airman certification regulations
• Improved accuracy and filing time for PTRS (1563, 3529, 5529)
• Improved management oversight capabilities
• Promotion of data sharing
• Elimination of distribution of software media
• Compliance with GPEA by mandated Oct. 03 through use of digital signatures
Who Are IACRA UsersIACRA users include the Federal Government, Aviation Industry and the Public. Examples include:
• Aviation Safety Inspectors (ASI)• Aircrew Program Managers (APM)• Training Center Program Managers (TCPM)• Designated Examiners (DPE, DME, TCE, APD)• Aviation Safety Technicians (AST)• Airman Certification Representatives (ACR)• Airman Applicants• Beta Users (selected ASIs and DPEs)
What Certifications/Ratings Does IACRA Currently Issue?
Airline Transport Pilot
Commercial Pilot Private Pilot Recreational Pilot Certified Flight
Instructor Student Pilot
Instrument Rating Type Ratings Ground Instructor (original
issuance only) CFI renewal by wings
program participation Flight Engineer Path Flight Navigator Path Aircraft Dispatcher Path
Operations
What Certifications/Ratings Will IACRA Issue in the Future?
• Light Sport Repairman Maintenance• Light Sport Repairman Inspection• LOA Path Original Issuance• LOA Authorized Instructor• 142 School• Original Sport Pilot Certification• Sport Pilot Added Endorsement• Sport Pilot Certified Flight Instructor• Sport Pilot Ground Instructor
What Certificates Will Be Issued in the future by IACRA?
Airworthiness*
Mechanic Inspection Authorization Parachute Rigger Repairman
*Due to be added
Database Integration
IACRA integrates with the following organizations/databases:• PTRS – Integration on or before 11/15/03• AVR Data Mart
ATS – Airman Testing Standards (Knowledge Testing)
PTS – Practical Test Standards NVIS - National Vital Information Subsystem Airmen – Comprehensive Airman database Reference - lookup tables from mainframe
sources
When Can I Use IACRA?IACRA is being rolled-out regionally. The current rollout schedule is as follows:
Region Rollout DateSO Sep-03SW Dec-03GL Feb-04WP Apr-04EA Jun-04NM Aug-04CE Oct-04NE Nov-04AL Dec-04
IACRA Business Process Overview
Data Mart
Airman Certificate
Digital Signature
FAA Firewall
The Registry
Internet
Airman Applicant
Certifying Officer(FAA or
Designated Examiner)
Recommending Instructor
IACRA
IACRA Enterprise Environment
Required Software
• Only a Web browser and Adobe Acrobat Reader are required for users to access the application
• Separation of User Interface from Business Logic and Data Access makes IACRA quick and efficient to use
Digital Signature Integration
The FAA uses digital signature technology in the conduct of secure electronic commerce with its customers in the aviation industry and the public.
IACRA is intended to be a paperless system in order to comply with the Government Paper Elimination Act (GPEA).
Digital Signature Integration A digital signature is a unique “stamp” on an electronic document
showing that a specific person signed the file. A digital signature is just
as legally binding as a person’s handwritten signature on paper. Using
private/public key pairs and cryptography techniques provide strong
assurance of signature authenticity and file integrity. The security
associated with digital signature means the recipient can:
Confidently verify the signature(s) on the document
Confirm that the document has not been altered in any way since it
was signed
Signer cannot deny signing the document (This is called “non-
repudiation.”)
Digital signatures are the key to making IACRA successful.
IACRA Application Walkthrough
IACRA Application Walkthrough
The following screen shot walkthrough shows how IACRA is used when a typical applicant registers.
This walkthrough shows the following:1. An applicant registering with IACRA2. A Recommending Instructor(RI) registering with IACRA3. You, the DPE, registering with IACRA4. An applicant filling out the application5. The RI selecting the application and adding a digital
signature6. The applicant digitally signing the application
IACRA Home Page
Applicant Registration
Applicant Registration (con’t)
Applicant Registration (con’t)
Transition
At this point, the Applicant Registration is complete and has generated a FAA Tracking Number (FTN) for the applicant.
The Recommending Instructor must now register (though in reality, the RI could have registered long before or even after the applicant).
The RI registration is far less complex than the applicant registration. This is due to the validation process IACRA uses to ensure that the data requested from the RI at registration is validated in national FAA databases as being accurate and current.
Recommending Instructor Registration
Recommending Instructor Registration
Transition
The Designated Pilot Examiner must register as shown in the following slides.
Designated Examiner Registration
Designated Examiner Registration
Transition
Now that all of the participating parties have registered, the process starts with the applicant filling out an IACRA application.
Certification / Application Module
Certification / Application Module
Certification / Application Module
Certification / Application Module
Certification / Application Module
Certification / Application Module
Certification / Application Module
Certification / Application Module
Certification / Application Module
Certification / Application Module
Certification / Application Module
Certification / Application Module
Certification / Application Module
Certification / Application Module
Certification / Application Module
Certification / Application Module
Certification / Application Module
Certification / Application Module
Certification / Application Module
Certification / Application Module
Certification / Application Module
Certification / Application Module
Transition
The applicant visits the Recommending Instructor so that the RI can verify the applicant’s knowledge test information and digitally sign the application.
Recommending Instructor (RI) Login
RI Retrieve Application
RI Select Application
RI Checklist
RI Checklist – View 8710-1 Form
RI Enters Knowledge Test Information
RI Verifies Knowledge Test Information
RI Checklist
RI Digitally Signs Application
RI Digitally Signs Application
RI Digitally Signs Application
RI Checklist
Transition
Now, the applicant must meet with his Certifying Officer (in this case, a Designated Pilot Examiner) in order to complete the application. When he meets with his Certifying Officer, the CO must verify his identity and then log into IACRA and retrieve his application, as shown on the following slides.
Certifying Officer – Applicant Retrieval
Certifying Officer – Application Selection
Certifying Officer’s Checklist
Certifying Officer – Verify Airman Identification
Certifying Officer’s (CO) Checklist
CO – Review Airman Knowledge Test Report
Certifying Officer’s Checklist
CO – Review 8710-1 Application
Certifying Officer’s Checklist
CO – Review Privacy Act Information
Certifying Officer’s Checklist
CO – Watches Applicant Digitally Sign Application
Applicant Digitally Signs Application
Applicant Digitally Signs Application
Certifying Officer’s Checklist
CO – Enter Practical Test Results
Certifying Officer’s Checklist
CO – Enter Limitations
Certifying Officer’s Checklist
CO – View Temporary Summary
Certifying Officer’s Checklist
CO – Digitally Sign 8710-1 Application
CO – Digitally Sign 8710-1 Application
CO – Digitally Sign 8710-1 Application
CO – Review Temporary Certificate
Transition
This is the end of the IACRA application process walkthrough. Other paths may make different screens appear than what was shown in this walkthrough.
The next set of slides shows how to use the IACRA Defect Tracking system, should you experience technical issues, have a question, or want to make a feature request when using IACRA.
IACRA Defect Tracking
IACRA Defect Tracking
IACRA Defect Tracking
IACRA Future Considerations
Future considerations for IACRA interfaces include:
Within the FAA:• Enforcement Information System (EIS)• Accident Incident Data System (AIDS)
Outside Agencies:• National Transportation and Safety Board (NTSB)• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)• Department of Justice (DOJ)• Immigration and Naturalization Services (INS)
Summary
IACRA also makes use of digital signatures – a critical component of the FAA’s strategy for conducting business electronically and for meeting the compliance schedule for the Government Paper Elimination Act.
Summary
IACRA is an “integrated airman certification process” accessible via the Internet and integrates critical database elements of multiple FAA program databases with the ACRA certification application.
SummaryIACRA automates the system by:
Gathering information from the applicant, Recommending Instructors (RI), and/or the Examiners,
Assigning a FAA Tracking Number (FTN) to every airman,
Checking the existence and scores of knowledge tests taken,
Updating databases accordingly so that information is current,
Providing a single point of entry via the Registration/Login module,
Issuing a results document.
Upon successful completion, the Registry issues the applicant a permanent airman certificate.
When Can I Use IACRA?IACRA is being rolled-out regionally. The current rollout schedule is as follows:
Region Rollout DateSO Sep-03SW Dec-03GL Feb-04WP Apr-04EA Jun-04NM Aug-04CE Oct-04NE Nov-04AL Dec-04
End IACRA Walkthrough
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