Which IACRA role cannot accept a Remote Pilot or Student Pilot Certificate Application?

The Training Center Evaluator role is not authorized to accept applications for a Remote Pilot or Student Pilot Certificate. This role primarily involves oversight and evaluation within a training center, ensuring that the programs meet regulatory requirements and that students are being adequately trained. However, the responsibility to accept student or remote pilot applications falls primarily to roles that directly interact with the FAA certification process, such as Flight Instructors, Designated Pilot Examiners, and Chief Instructors.

The Flight Instructor is directly involved in the training process and can thus accept applications, while a Designated Pilot Examiner has the authority to conduct practical tests and sign off on applications as part of a certification process. The Chief Instructor also has the ability to endorse applications for students under their supervision. In contrast, the role of Training Center Evaluator does not include accepting or processing these applications, as it is focused more on ensuring compliance with program standards rather than the approval of individual pilot certifications.