Appendix 9 Page 1 (and 2) APPENDIX 9. ADDITIONAL PILOT RECORDS What are the additional pilot records that an air carrier or an air operator is expected to request to assist in the applicant review, selection, and hiring process?
An air carrier or an air operator is expected to request FAA records of proficiency/competency and airmen certification practical test results, in addition to the standard PRIA request. This will require a release signed by the pilot in addition to the standard release found on all PRIA forms.
What other additional pilot records may an air carrier or air operator request to assist in the applicant review, selection, and hiring process?
An air carrier or an air operator may request pilot records that include an airman’s record history concerning accidents/ incidents, and enforcement actions (notwithstanding those records that have been expunged by FAA) and are available through a Privacy Act or a FOIA request made to the Aviation Safety Data Branch, AFS-620. You may find complete information and sample requests on the PRIA Web site.
An air carrier or an air operator may request pilot records that include a certificate holder’s “complete airman file” that includes all FAA Form 8060-5 Notice of Disapproval of Application (Pilot), available by request from the Civil Aviation Registry, Airmen Certification, AFS-760, using form AC 8060-72, available on the Civil Aviation Registry Web site. For additional details, you may contact the Airman Certification Branch (AFS-760) toll free at 866-878-2498.
Other airman records that may be requested include all FAA Form 8060-5, Notice of Disapproval of Application (Pilot), including the accompanying FAA Form 8710-1, Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application, indicating a failed airman practical test, by using form AC 8060-72 that is available on the Civil Aviation Registry website. For additional details, you may contact AFS-760 toll free at 866-878-2498.