Originally Posted by
mayanflyer
I am looking at it as a CFI, would the military pilot need to present proof of citizenship per CFR 1552.3(H) and be treated as a student pilot until he gets his military comp done?
I would say that you are correct. Until he holds an FAA Commercial Certificate, they would have to comply the Student Pilot Certificate requirements and the TSA citizenship requirements.
However - call the local FSDO or check a website that is focused towards that type of question....maybe AOPA?
https://www.aopa.org/advocacy/pilots...alidation-rule
It would probably be easier and faster to get the mil-comp commercial certificate. 2 days of studying, easy written test with proof of mil training will get them commercial privileges.