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The Pilot Records Database (PRD) is used to facilitate the sharing of pilot records
among air carriers in a clearinghouse managed by the Federal Aviation
Administration. All part 119 certificate holders and fractional ownerships are
required to access the PRD and evaluate the available data for each individual pilot
candidate prior to making a hiring decision.
Air carriers, operators holding out to the public, public aircraft operators, air tour
operators, fractional ownerships, and corporate flight departments are required to
enter relevant data on individuals employed as pilots into the PRD.
Who is required to use PRD?
Part 121 air carriers
Part 135 air carriers/operators
Part 125 air operators
Part 91K operators
Who is eligible to access the PRD?
The responsible person – an individual at the air carrier serving in a required
management position which may include Director of Safety, Director of
Operations, Chief Pilot, Director of Maintenance, Chief Inspector, or other
responsible management position who will provide supervisory control
concerning the PRD process.

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The authorized user – an individual that is employed by the air carrier or
operator that has been assigned access rights to the PRD on behalf of the
employer by the responsible person.
The proxy – an organization or individual that is not directly employed by an air
carrier or operator that has been assigned access right to the PRD on behalf of
that air carrier or operator by the responsible person for the purpose of
completing their PRD reports (formally known as a third party processor or the
designated agent).
The pilot – an individual certificated by the FAA at the commercial or airline
transport pilot level that is the subject of a record request in the PRD.
More resources:
Flight Standards District Offices (FSDO)
National Drivers Registry (NDR)
Advisory Circular (AC) 120-68G: Pilot Records Improvement Act of 1996
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about PRD?
The Help Desk is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you have a PRD
support-related question not found in our frequently asked questions, contact the
National Service Desk at:
Phone: 1-844-FAA-MYIT (322-6948)
Email: [email protected]

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