Originally Posted by
Justdoinmyjob
DHS regulations require that prior to ANY training event, whether part 141, 121, 135, or 63(?), the identity of the trainee and their legality to recieve training has to be determined through either a passport and or green card or other accepted means. (See Hoserpilot's post.
http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/801165-post35769.html ) Passports are issued by the Federal Govt whereas an airline ID is not. The regulation goes far beyond just airlines.
It is a DHS requirement that was instituted after 9-11. It was required by the DHS that each company verify your identity. So, we are doing just that.