Ramp Badge
NOTE: You can only request a TSA Badge if you are enrolled in a flight course.
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, 8:30am - 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, I-20, 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 (see also below) before applying for a ramp badge.
- Ramp badges are the property of UND Aerospace and must be returned to the TSA Badge Center at the conclusion of your flight training or duties at the airport, when the badge expires, during extended absences, or if requested by UND Aerospace. If you are not going to use your badge for over one month, you must return it to the TSA Badging department so that it can be suspended until you need it.
- Your ramp badge must be returned to the TSA Badge Center at the airport within one week if requested. You must present your badge for an audit by the stated deadline. Failure to meet deadlines will result in badge revoked and fee assessed. You must keep your contact information current to be informed of deadlines. To update contact information, call 701.777.7812, email tsabadge@aero.und.edu, or go to the TSA Badge Center.
- There is a $75.00 fee if your ramp badge is not returned, lost, stolen, or if it becomes inoperative due to misuse or abuse.
- Report Lost or Stolen Badges Immediately to:
- 701.777.7812 or 701.777.7849 (Monday - Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm)
- 701.777.7951 (Monday - Friday before 8:00am or after 4:30pm, Saturday, or Sunday)
- The overriding goal of airport security is to keep all unauthorized people out of restricted areas and away from aircraft.
- Your responsibilities for airport security are detailed in Section 11 of the Aviation Safety Policies and Procedures Manual. Everyone working or operating on the airport must understand that they play a vital role in keeping the airport safe and secure. Be alert and be aware.
- Badges must be displayed above the waist and below the neck outside your outermost garment.
- Challenge and report to the Supervisor of Flight (SOF) at 701.777.7951 any individual who is not displaying proper identification within the restricted area.
- Ensure the gate or door that you pass through closes securely behind you. Keep all doors/gates closed and secure.
- Ensure that no one without a badge follows you through a door or a gate unless that person is under your escort. If someone has a current badge, they can follow you through the door if they swipe their badge in the card reader and display it correctly.
- You do have escort privileges. The visitors that you are escorting are your responsibility. Do not escort more people than you can control. Inform those you are escorting that they must remain with you at all times.
- Be aware of your surroundings. Always watch for running or moving aircraft and equipment. Report any suspicious activity to the SOF at 701.777.7951.
- Never loan your badge to anyone. This badge is issued solely for your use.
- Violations of any of these rules may result in the revocation of your ramp badge and loss of ramp and hanger access at the airport.
- Accept the roles and responsibilities of being issued a UND Aerospace airport security badge and abide by the aforementioned policies.
Ramp Badge Security Training
You must submit your completed Ramp Badge Application in person and have your documents 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 under Organizations 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 at all time you if 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.