Originally Posted by
rickair7777
Once PRD actually replaces the PRIA, then you can probably rely on it. But it's not there yet.
While airlines are still required under the pilot records improvement act, PRD is live and operators are required to use it. The FAA stopped accepting PRIA requests on December 7, referring operators to the PRD for their requests.
NOTICE: On December 7, 2021, the Aviation Data Systems Branch will no longer accept FAA Form 8060-10 to request FAA records under PRIA. The requirement to review a pilot's FAA records under PRIA is still in effect and is expanded on by 14 CFR Part 111. Air carriers and operators who must review FAA records under PRIA and/or § 111.105 must use the Pilot Records Database (PRD) to obtain the records beginning December 7, 2021 in accordance with § 111.100(b).
https://www.faa.gov/pilots/lic_cert/pria/
Pilots can register to review their own PRD file. Go to the PRD website to register to view your own data.
https://prd.faa.gov/PRDExternal
As for requesting records, your new employer must obtain records from prior employers. Specifically, the requirement is "
an air carrier or other person that has employed an individual as a pilot of a civil or public aircraft at any time during the 5-year period preceding the date of the individual’s employment application," and further defines "person" as: "
corporations, companies, associations, firms, partnerships, societies, and joint stock companies, as well as individuals. It also includes a governmental authority, trustee, receiver, assignee, and other similar representative. Thus, a 14 CFR part 91 operator that has employed the applicant as a pilot within the previous 5-year period is considered a “person” and must furnish any PRIA requested records that it has created concerning the applicant" (https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/...er_8000_88.pdf).
You'll be asked to send records requests to all former employers, with the exception of certain types of employment excluded under 119 (part 137, etc). Your new employer must make a good faith effort in attempting to obtain the records. You may begin training with your new employer before the PRIA investigation is done, but cannot go to work until it is complete. If you're hiring into a light airplane (under 7,500 lbs payload) or helicopter position, and unscheduled operations, you can go to work for up to 90 days while the process is completed.