Where You See Readiness
An applicant's readiness is their pre-checkride checklist, which comes with a checkride. On the Checkrides list, each checkride says how many items are left on its checklist, and an applicant's card on your waitlist shows the checklist progress of the checkrides you have offered them.
Viewing the Full Checklist
To see exactly which items an applicant has completed and which are still outstanding, open their checkride from the Checkrides page and click View Applicant Checklist. Each item shows whether it's done, with what the applicant entered.
What "Ready" Means
An applicant is considered "ready" when all required checklist items have been verified. This includes items like:
- IACRA application submitted
- Valid photo identification
- Current medical certificate of the appropriate class
- Required endorsements from their instructor
- Knowledge test passed and within the validity period
- Fee acknowledgment
A fully ready applicant has addressed everything needed before checkride day, reducing the risk of surprises or cancellations.
How Readiness Affects Scheduling
The automatic scheduler doesn't look at checklists: it offers to applicants in waitlist order, following your Scheduling Priority. To favor applicants who are ready, move them up your waitlist.
Following Up with Applicants Who Are Not Ready
If you notice that an applicant's checklist is far from done as their checkride approaches, consider reaching out through the messaging system. A friendly message reminding them to complete their checklist items can help move things along. Common reasons for incomplete checklists include:
- The applicant has not linked their FAA Airman Registry account
- They are still waiting for endorsements from their instructor
- Their medical certificate needs to be renewed
- They simply have not checked their checklist on the platform yet