Federal Flight Safety Officers were to lose certification effective midnight tonight . Certifications have been extended for six months ` ` in light of recent events , '' official statement . Officials have stated there are more volunteers than federal air marshals , number is unknown . Pilot organization concerned that limited funding will deter pilots from volunteering .
Federal Flight Deck Officers were to lose certification effective midnight tonight . Certifications have been extended for six months `` in light of recent events , '' official says . Officials have said there are more FFDOs than federal air marshals , number is classified . Pilot organization concerned that limited budget will deter pilots from volunteering .