Integrated Airman and/or Rating Application (IACRA)

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






















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 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


CO – Review 8710-1 Application


CO – Review Privacy Act Information


CO – Watches Applicant Digitally Sign Application

Applicant Digitally Signs Application

Applicant Digitally Signs Application


CO – Enter Practical Test Results


CO – Enter Limitations


CO – View Temporary Summary


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 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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