Question about certifications, ratings, etc.

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This will probably sound like an unusual request, but I will preface it by providing my background, and a disclaimer.

I am currently enrolled in a college program for Aviation Management, and one of my classes for this semester is Aviation Law. I have followed this forum for quite some time now, and feel that I would receive valuable information from the members here. My question is this:

Where would a prospective employer go to access new pilot and maintenance personnel applicant's certifications, ratings, accident history, etc.

Yes, I know the broad answer is the FAA, but can someone provide details on something more specific? By the way . . . [DISCLAIMER: I am NOT trying to find anything in particular on a certain person, so my question is based on locating a SOURCE, not the actual information] . . . I did locate the Airmen Inquiry page on the FAA website at https://amsrvs.registry.faa.gov/airmeninquiry/ and put in my son's information (he's a pilot, while I am not), but that didn't really return enough to answer the question.

If there has to be a formal request made in writing, on letterhead, from an employer, I'd just like someone to direct me to where it actually says that - in order to support my answer to the question.

Again, thank you in advance to anyone who responds. I can also be reached directly by sending an e-mail to kc4wsd(at)gmail(dot)com if you'd rather not answer in the forum.
 
Pilot Records Improvment Act (PRIA). Any 135 / 121 employer is required to do a background check through the FAA on that applicants experience. Not sure how much gets sent to the employer though. I believe medical history, certs and any accidents within the last 5 yrs.
 
Thanks for the response. It sounds like what you mentioned in the last sentence covers the information necessary to answer the question. Problem is, I can't find it (in "writing") just exactly where the information is maintained. I'll research PRIA a little and see if I can uncover the source.
Thanks again for the point in the right direction.
 
Pilot Records Improvment Act (PRIA). Any 135 / 121 employer is required to do a background check through the FAA on that applicants experience. Not sure how much gets sent to the employer though. I believe medical history, certs and any accidents within the last 5 yrs.

UPDATE: Your information was spot-on! I dug into the PRIA and located the proper method - Fill out FAA Form 8060-10, and mail it to the Aviation Data Systems Branch in Oklahoma City. Thanks again for the help.
 
I assume the nickname is a ham radio callsign, @kc4wsd. Welcome. WY0X here. 73.
You are correct. Inactive at the moment, but still holding the call, and hoping to become active again before too much longer. Nice to meet you, WY0X.

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