Pilot Records Improvement Act (PRIA) of 1996

Pilot Records Improvement Act

"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." (FAA)

PRIA of 1996 was developed during a time where commercial airline accidents were high, and pilot background checks were insufficient and/or incomplete. Since PRIA has been implemented, there have been less commercial accidents due to properly vetted employees.

NATACS offers two different PRIA packages:

1. Basic PRIA Package - Full Compliance

• National Driver Registry Check
• 5 year DOT Drug and Alcohol History Check
• FAA Records Check
• Air Carrier Records Check

2. Advanced PRIA Package - Full Compliance with Added Security

• National Driver Registry Check
• 5 year DOT Drug and Alcohol History Check
• FAA Records Check
• Air Carrier Records Check
• National Criminal Check
• Identity Check

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