Restricted ATP Institutional Authorization
Eligible Majors
To be eligible for R-ATP, the applicant must have graduated from an approved major.
Starting June 1st, 2027, the following majors are eligible for R-ATP:
- Aviation Management (Flight Track)
- Commercial Aviation
- Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations
Prior to June 1st, 2027, the following majors are eligible for R-ATP:
- Air Traffic Management
- Aviation Management
- Aviation Studies
- Commercial Aviation
- Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations
Former eligible majors:
- Air Traffic Control
- Airport Management
- Aviation Technology Management
- Flight Education
Instructions
- Complete the R-ATP Application Form.
- Once your application has been received, the Department of Aviation will verify your eligibility for R-ATP. To be eligible, the applicant must have graduated from one of the approved majors, accumulated a minimum number of FAA-Authorized Coursework credit hours (60 credit hours to qualify for R-ATP under 61.160(b) and 30 credit hours to qualify for R-ATP under 61.160(d)), and have completed both the commercial certificate and instrument rating courses at UND through the approved Part 141 curriculum.
- If the application is approved, a certificate will be issued that validates the above information. The certificate can either be picked up at Odegard Hall Room 200 (Dean's Office) or mailed to the address provided in the application. Please allow 2 - 3 weeks for processing.
- You will need to include an official UND transcript with your FAA Form 8710-1 Airmen Certification Application and Verification Certificate received through this process when taking the Airline Transport - Restricted practical test.
Letters of Authorization
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Information for Transfer Students
For students considering transferring to UND and would like transfer-related information, please see the Aviation Transfer Students page for more information. If you have questions on R-ATP eligibility as a transfer student, you can find information on the Aviation Transfer Students page and in our Frequently Asked Questions. R-ATP eligibility is set by the FAA - transfer students may not be eligible for R-ATP (some exceptions may apply).