Part 107 Age Requirement Question

[TheUnknownLess]

I've seen people around here saying that you can take the Part 107 quiz as a 14 year old, then get your Part 107 License whenever you turn 16 years old, but that info is from 2022. Can anyone still fact-check this?

And also, what's next after I pass the Remote Pilot quiz? Do I get to fly commercially whenever I get the quiz certificate, or do I have to wait for my Part 107 License?

 

[Cafguy]

I am not sure exactly when you can take the exam but I do know you MUST BE 16 YEARS of age to operate with a 107.
You need to have the license on you to operate as a part 107 pilot. Some places also require insurance that you cannot obtain without the "physical" license.

 

[jaja6009]

You must be 14 to sit for the test.

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If you take this at a PSI test center, you get your score as soon as you finish the test.
Take the test completion form, go to FAA IACRA, log in and follow the process to obtain your Part 107.
You will receive a temporary certificate as you wait for the real thing.
As stated, carry it on you.

With the age 14 requirement, my pure guess is that if you pass the test at 14, you cannot fly under Part 107 as RPIC. When you turn 16, you can then apply to get the certificate through IACRA and at the same time take the Part 107 recurrent training on FAA Safety? This has always puzzled me.

 

[TheUnknownLess]

Alright, thanks for your response.

 

[Cafguy]

The biggest problem I see here is that in almost all states you must be at least 18 to enter into a contract.
I suppose if you were employed by someone then you could fly. On your own tho you will run into problems with someone wanting to sign any contract with a minor.

 

[GFields]

I've seen people around here saying that you can take the Part 107 quiz as a 14 year old, then get your Part 107 License whenever you turn 16 years old, but that info is from 2022. Can anyone still fact-check this?

And also, what's next after I pass the Remote Pilot quiz? Do I get to fly commercially whenever I get the quiz certificate, or do I have to wait for my Part 107 License?

I have never heard of such. According to the FAA you must be at least 16
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[jaja6009]

I have never heard of such. According to the FAA you must be at least 16
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PSI Testing has had the age 14 to sit for the test on their site for years now.
The age 14 is also on the Knowledge Testing Authorization Requirements Matrix PDF document from the FAA.


The only thing I could find in the CFR is this in section 3:

§ 107.67 Knowledge tests: General procedures and passing grades.

(a) Knowledge tests prescribed by or under this part are given by persons and in the manner designated by the Administrator.

(b) An applicant for a knowledge test must have proper identification at the time of application that contains the applicant's:

(1) Photograph;

(2) Signature;

(3) Date of birth, which shows the applicant meets or will meet the age requirements of this part for the certificate and rating sought before the expiration date of the airman knowledge test report; and

(4) Permanent mailing address. If the applicant's permanent mailing address is a post office box number, then the applicant must also provide a current residential address.

(c) The minimum passing grade for the knowledge test will be specified by the Administrator.



Further research states that the airman knowledge test report is good for two years.

 

[AMann]

Good luck with your new career once you do get your 107. That will open many doors for you! My two nephews work for a drone company here in the US as trainers for various agencies, all in part because they started out with flying drones and playing with robotics for a hobby, then flying drones commercially while in high school, then they went to college and got engineering and GIS degrees. They had high paying part-time jobs related with drone tech even before they graduated from college!