Steps to Take if a Temporary Airman Certificate is Expiring Soon

January 24, 2019 - During the partial government shutdown, the FAA is not processing temporary airman certificates, which could expire during the shutdown. Airmen can check the status of their certificate and request a temporary authority to exercise certificate privileges, which is valid for 60 days, via Airmen Online Services.

The following PDF is a step-by-step guide that shows how to check the status of a temporary airman certificate and to request a temporary authority.