The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published a national policy notice regarding
Pilot Records Database Oversight Compliance recently, with key points of “Safety
Assurance offices will initiate surveillance for PRD compliance and document results via
the Safety Assurance System (SAS) within certain timeframes”.
As we now know, the Pilot Records Database is a replacement for the Pilot Records
Improvement Act of 1996 (PRIA) and will enable air carriers and other operators to view
an applicant pilot’s flight qualifications and safety records prior to hire. Past records are
provided through previous employers as well as FAA records.
The recent bulletin states that “Safey Assurance offices will initiate surveillance for PRD
compliance and document results via the Safety Assurance System (SAS)” within
specific timeframes. The notice specified areas of non-compliance, including:
● Not applying for PRD database access with an Authorized Responsible Person
(RP)( § 111.15)
● Not reporting new pilot records as of June 10, 2022 (§ 111.215(a))
● Not maintaining historical pilot records (49 U.S.C. § 44703(i)(4)(b))
● Not using the PRD for review of FAA records for new hires of pilots as of
December 7, 2021 (§ 111.105(b)(1))
Read the FAA notice here: FAA Notice