Ramp Badge
All UND students are required to have an Air Operations Area (AOA) badge before flight training can begin. The AOA badge allows students to access the UND ramps and hangars at the Grand Forks airport. The badge must be displayed whenever you are on the ramps or in the hangars.
The Transportation Security Administration requires all personnel applying for an AOA badge to undergo a Security Threat Assessment. An application must be filled out and citizenship documents presented to the TSA Badge Center at Flight Operations. To minimize congestion at the airport, students should print the fillable ramp badge application prior to arriving at Flight Operations. The second part of the application will be done at the TSA Badge Center. Bring your acceptable documents listed below to complete the application process.
You will need the required documents and a completed application to present at the UND TSA Badge Center at Flight Operation at the airport. The application is fillable and it is strongly recommended that the application be completed before you meet with your Flight Instructor. The TSA badge request process can be done prior to the start of the semester. TSA Badging is located in the UND Flight Operations Lobby and is open Monday-Friday, 9:00am - 3:30pm. Hours of operations may vary throughout the semester.
A list of acceptable forms of identification is available online. Non-US citizens will need to present their US Visa and I-94 form, or other approved documents such as a Permanent Resident Card.
Once you have submitted your application for a ramp badge, you will need to complete some online training and testing. Instructions for requesting access to the online training can be found below. Access will only be granted if you have an application and required documents on file. Once the training is complete, your application information is submitted for a Security Threat Assessment, and you will be able to print a temporary ramp badge. Once the application is approved by the TSA, you will be notified by email on how to complete the process and pick up your regular badge.
Students should also review the TSA Privacy Act Statement and Airport Safety/Security Agreement before applying for a ramp badge.
Ramp Badge Security Training
You must submit your completed Ramp Badge Application in person and have your ID checked before being granted access to the online Ramp Badge Security Training.
Locating the Training
Once you have access to the training, the course will appear in Blackboard as "TSA Security Badge Training."
Completing the Training
Make sure to read the instructions at the beginning of the course. You'll need to watch a video and answer quiz questions, read and review the Airport/Safety and Security Agreement and TSA Privacy Act Statements, and complete a printing assignment. The training takes about 30 to 45 minutes. Make sure to complete each step fully.
TSA Approval
You will not be entered into the TSA database for approval until you finish the online training. It usually takes a few working days to get approval from the TSA, but it can take longer. On rare occasions, the TSA will send you a letter requesting more information.
Temporary Ramp Badge
When you finish the training, you will be able to print and cut out a temporary badge. You'll need a badge holder and lanyard to display your temporary badge along with your U Card. A person with a regular badge must escort you if you have a temporary ramp badge.
Receiving Your Regular Ramp Badge
Once you are approved by the TSA, you will receive an email with instructions for picking up your ramp badge. Follow the instructions in the email, and plan to turn in your temporary badge when you receive your new badge.
Questions
If you have questions about the security training, getting approved for the security training, or the ramp badge process, contact tsabadge@aero.und.edu or 701.777.7812.