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  1. Do I need permission from the FAA to fly a UAS or drone for recreation or as a hobby?

    There are two ways for recreational or hobby UAS or drone fliers to operate in the National Airspace System in accordance with the law and/or FAA regulations Option #1. Fly in accordance with the l...

  2. How do I become an Air Traffic Controller?

    There are several ways to become an Air Traffic Control Specialist with the FAA. Learn more at  FAA Aviation Careers .

  3. Do I need to register my drone and if so, how do I register?

    Federal law requires all drones operated under 14 CFR Part 107 to be registered.  The limited statutory exception for recreation requires registration of all aircraft weighing more than .55...

  4. What are the pre-employment tests required of applicants without previous air traffic control experience?

    There are two types of tests: Biographical Assessment:   An assessment used to identify those candidates who have the highest probability of reaching final controller certification. Air...

  5. How do I know where it is OK to fly and where it is not OK to fly?

    The FAA has developed a mobile app called  B4UFLY  to help recreational UAS or drone operators know whether there are any restrictions or requirements where they want to fly. Additional...

  6. When is an employer required to remove an employee from the random testing pool?

    An employer is required to remove an employee from the random pool in the following situations: An employee is no longer in a safety-sensitive position, either terminated or transferred [ref. 14 CFR...

  7. Does the FAA require children on commercial flights to be in child restraint systems (CRS)?

    The FAA does not require the use of CRS's on commercial airplanes because a mandate would require parents to purchase an extra airline ticket for their child, forcing some families who can't afford...

  8. What is the pay range for air traffic controllers?

    As of January 2016, the initial pay for entry-level air traffic controllers while receiving initial training at the FAA Academy is $18,343 per annum, not including locality pay.  After...

  9. Which child restraint systems does FAA approve for use on aircraft?

    The FAA does not control the approval of hard-backed child restraint systems (CRS), nor does it recommend one over another. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) ...

  10. How do I fly a UAS or drone for work or business purposes?

    There are three ways to fly a UAS or drone for work, business, or non-recreational reasons: Follow the requirements in the Small UAS rule ( Part 107 ) Obtain an exemption under the Special Authority...