Important Update for Our Clients: FAA Pilot Records Database (PRD) Implementation
Starting September 9, 2024, the FAA will fully implement the Pilot Records Database (PRD). This means:
- Old Requirements Ending: The Pilot Records Improvement Act (PRIA) and FAA Form 8060-12 will no longer be in use. This has been replaced by the Pilot Records Database (PRD) under 14 CFR part 111.
- New Hiring Obligations: Employers hiring pilots after September 9 must use the PRD to check pilot records and separately request drug and alcohol testing records according to 49 CFR § 40.25. An employer cannot use the PRD query for compliance with part 40.
- Form Usage: FAA Form 8060-12 will not be applicable after September 9th, 2024. Employers can use the FAA’s suggested aviation Release of Information form for compliance with § 40.25
Key Point: The PRD helps air carriers and operators make informed hiring decisions but does not include drug and alcohol testing records. Employers must use separate queries for these compliance checks.
WorkforceQA offers a full suite of screening services to comply with the Pilot Records Database and 49 CFR § 40.25.
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FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
As a reminder, the full implementation of the Pilot Records Database (PRD) under 14 CFR part 111 is effective on September 9, 2024. For more information, please visit the FAA’s PRD webpage. After this date, the Pilot Records Improvement Act of 1996 (PRIA) and FAA Form 8060-12 will no longer apply. For employers that hire a pilot to perform flight crewmember duties after September 9, you are obligated to query the PRD and request the drug and alcohol testing records in accordance with 49 CFR § 40.25. While FAA Form 8060-12 is no longer applicable, employers may use our suggested aviation release of information form to comply with § 40.25. Because the PRD is meant to help an air carrier or operator make hiring decisions, but does not contain any records, an employer cannot use the PRD query for compliance with part 40. Please refer to our Frequently Asked Question for information. FAA will update Advisory Circulars for the PRD/PRIA (AC 120-68J) and drug and alcohol testing program (AC 120-126) after the changes take place in September.
If you have questions about the requirements of PRD or need assistance with access, please contact the FAA’s PRD Support Staff at 9-avs-afs-PRD-Policy@faa.gov. Questions about the drug and alcohol testing requirements should be directed to drugabatement@faa.gov.
