Application, Selection & Appointment Process
Designee application, selection and appointment is the process we use to identify qualified private persons to act on behalf of the FAA Administrator. Order 8100.8 and Order 8900.2 define qualification requirements for certain designees, and provides guidance and procedures for their selection and appointment of designees under the cognizance of the Aircraft Certification Service and Flight Standards Service.
The application, selection, and appointment process should take less than 90 days, assuming:- You meet all of the qualifications for the designee type for which you are applying, and apply in accordance with the requirements of Order 8100.8 and Order 8900.2.
- The FAA office reviewing your application determines there is a need for a designee of your type and qualifications, and they have the resources to manage your appointment as a designee.
Submitting Applications
Selection & Appointment
The selection and appointment process involves an initial review, a technical review, and evaluation by a panel. Not all applications make it through the process since an application can be denied for many reasons at many points in the process.The National Examiner Board (NEB) oversees the designee application and screening process for the Flight Standards Service.
