Background Check Questions

[SpoilerFault]

Hi everyone, how would one check to see if a pilot currently has, or has ever had any type of violation or certificate action against them?

 

[redflyer65]

It's simple if that pilot is you. Just go down to the FSDO and ask, they can run your pilot record right there.

Not sure if your asking about another pilot other than yourself. You could maybe ask the FSDO and see what they say about that one.

 

[SpoilerFault]

Thanks redflyer65 and others who have given me some pretty good info about PRIA via PM. You have all been extremely helpful!

 

[the palm]

My FAA record is classified and cannot be accessed by the lowly FSDO or my company (which, incidentally, I am not allowed to reveal here). My file requires level 1AAA access which the POTUS doesn't even have.

 

[CX880]

Call the FSDO

 

[andyd]

Call PRIA records at FAA hq in OKC. You'll talk to a human after just a few automated button pushes. They'll tell you everything that is avail. publicly and is the only info any prospective employer will be able to get ahold of.

 

[Hugh Johnson]

Hi everyone, how would one check to see if a pilot currently has, or has ever had any type of violation or certificate action against them?

The fact that you have to ask means you're effed and will never fly at Mesa.

 

[SpoilerFault]

The fact that you have to ask means you're effed and will never fly at Mesa.

Sorry Hugh, I can honestly say that its not for me. However, I've been around enough to know that Mesa sucks and not working there would be a huge blessing!

 

[goahead]

You can get your complete airmen record from OKC for around $5 it has copies of all your temp certificates, 8710's, etc.... Not sure if that would have violations on it but I would think so since it's your "complete airmen record".

 

[Salukipilot4590]

You can get your complete airmen record from OKC for around $5 it has copies of all your temp certificates, 8710's, etc.... Not sure if that would have violations on it but I would think so since it's your "complete airmen record".

Oh yeah you bet it does!

 

[RP170]

This is the form I submitted to get all my records. Ends up being about $5 as mentioned above. As far as I know, this covers anything a potential employer can access in regards to your training history, accidents, incidents, warning letters, etc. What you see is exactly what they'll see. It's good to do every once in a while just to make sure that your record doesn't show something on it that's not supposed to be there.

http://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/airmen_certification/media/COMPRQST.pdf

 

[glasspilot]

Everyone should also know that there are companies that are set up to do nothing more than take "snap shots" of the FAA database. If you have a violation from say, 15 years ago, a potential employer could potentially have access to that information.

Welcome to the Internet age. If something happens it lasts FOREVER.

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