The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has now published a final rule (232-page PDF) that outlines regulations for the use of an electronic Pilot Records Database (PRD) to facilitate the sharing of pilot records among air carriers and other operators in an electronic data system managed by the FAA.
FAA Publishes Final Rule on New Pilot Records Database Regulations
Key Takeaways:
- The FAA has finalized a rule for the electronic Pilot Records Database (PRD), centralizing pilot employment history, training, and qualifications to facilitate hiring decisions by air carriers and specific operators.
- The rule mandates that operators report pilot data to the PRD and review these records when considering pilots for employment, with a phased implementation over several years.
- A key feature of the PRD is the requirement for pilots to grant explicit, time-limited consent for employers to access their records, and it applies specifically to individuals holding a commercial or airline transport pilot certificate with a current medical.
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