FAA Records Request

The FAA Records Request utilizes the Pilot Records Database (PRD) on behalf of the Air Carrier/Operator to obtain the candidate’s FAA records.

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Between 1987 and 1994, US Air Carrier industry suffered at least 7 fatal commercial airline accidents due to the absence of background checks being conducted on pilots. Reviews later revealed that the Pilots involved had prior safety violations and/or training problems. As a result, Congress passed the Federal Aviation Reauthorization Act of 1996, commonly referred to the Pilot Records Improvement Act of 1996 (PRIA). PRIA Authorizes the mandatory gathering and sharing of records from the FAA and previous employers, which allows an air carrier to make an informed decision before extending a firm offer of employment to a pilot applicant.

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PRIA requires that a hiring air carrier under 14 CFR parts 121 and 135, or a hiring air operator under 14 CFR part 125, request, receive, and evaluate certain information concerning a pilot/applicant’s training, experience, qualification, and safety background, before allowing that individual to begin service as a pilot with their company.

Sources

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Pilot Records Database (PRD)

Turnaround Time

Turnaround time for these requests will depend on when consent is granted to view records. Once consent has been granted, turnaround time is 1 business day.

Information Required

  • Full Name
  • Airman Certificate Number
  • Applicant consent to view records in the PRD

Results Guidelines

Results obtained from the PRD will include:

  • Medical certificate verification, including issue date, class, and any limitations.
  • Airman certificate verification, including level, category, class, and type ratings.
  • Summaries of closed FAA legal enforcement actions resulting in a finding by the Administrator of a violation that was not subsequently overturned.
  • Reports of previous certificate revocation(s) which are reported for an indefinite time period.

Potential Outcome (Result)

No Visible Disposition: The required information has been received from the FAA and attached to the order.

Sample Report

FAA Records
Name: Jane Doe
A search of the Enforcement Information System, which excluded the Student Pilot Certificate, on 04/27/2020 revealed 0 legal enforcement actions resulting in a finding of a violation pertaining to the above airman.
Med Class: First (ATP)
Med Date: 01/05/2019
Limitations: None
Airline Transport Pilot
Certificate Number: 123456789
DOI: 2/02/2016
Commercial Privileges
Certificate Number: 123456789
DOI: 2/02/2016
Limitations:
English Proficient
Restricted in accordance with 14 CFR 61.167
ATP CIRC. APCH - VMC Only CL-65 CIRC. APCH - VMC Only
The CL-65 is subject to pilot in command limitations
Please see attached documentation from the Federal Aviation Administration.

FAQ

Q: Are we required to use the PRIA 8060-10 form for FAA Records Requests?
A: No. The FAA discontinued acceptance of the 8060-10 form in December 2021. Results for these requests are obtained from the Pilot Records Database.

 

Q: What is the Pilot Records Database (PRD)?
A: The PRD is a database that automates the current PRIA process. Air carriers, operators holding out to the public, public aircraft operators, air tour operators, fractional ownerships, and corporate flight departments will eventually be required to enter all relevant data on individuals employed as pilots into the PRD; however, the PRD is being rolled out in three stages:

  • Phase 1: The Database will include FAA records only, allowing the database to be used in lieu of completing the manual 8060-10 PRIA process for FAA Records.
  • Phase 2: Air carriers and operators will be strongly encouraged to obtain an individual’s records maintained by the FAA exclusively through the PRD but will still be required to request records from an individual’s current and/or previous employer(s). 3rd Parties may access the database as “proxies”.
  • Phase 3: Air carriers and operators will use the PRD for all pilot records requests maintained by the FAA as prescribed in the Pilot Records Database final rule.

 

 

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