What does TSA look for in a background check?

A TSA background check is extremely rigorous and includes the following items: Fingerprinting and fingerprint processing to check against FBI criminal databases and FBI terrorist watch lists. Felony and misdemeanor criminal searches at the county, state, and federal level.

What disqualifies you from working at an airport?

PERMANENT DISQUALIFYING CRIMINAL OFFENSES Espionage or conspiracy to commit espionage. Sedition or conspiracy to commit sedition. Treason or conspiracy to commit treason. A federal crime of terrorism as defined in 18 U.S.C.

Will an airline hire you with a misdemeanor?

If you have a previous conviction for a misdemeanor you may or may not be eligible to be hired. The decision will be based on the airlines internal hiring policy. In some cases, the conviction will automatically eliminate your chances of being hired.

Can felons be flight attendants?

The FAA doesn’t want to have someone who has issues with drugs and alcohol since a flight attendant must serve alcohol to passengers. If you had a felony conviction within the past five years or if there was more than one felony, you will not be eligible to become a flight attendant.

How long does an airline background check take?

The staff at TSA say that the majority of applicants receive their decisions in three to five days, but in some cases, it can be up to 60 days. For questions about applying, you can call 855-347-8371; to contact their customer service, call 866-289-9673.

How do Airport background checks for passengers work?

For the most part, airport background checks are dictated by requirements put in place by two federal agencies: the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Federal Aviation Administration. The TSA is the same organization responsible for the security processes that passengers must go through before boarding an aircraft.

Why does the TSA require background checks?

The TSA (Transportation Security Administration) requires extensive background checks for personnel before they are permitted to access restricted areas in and around airports. These checks became more rigorous after September 11th, 2001 to close any security gaps that might make it possible to compromise the safety of an airport or airplane .

Does the airport do a criminal history check on new hires?

For the last five years of employment history, the airport must obtain written verification for each job. The FAA only requires that the airport conduct a criminal history check on a new hire if certain “triggers” are uncovered in the employment verification process. These triggers include:

How does the FAA screen employees at airports?

The FAA requires airports to conduct employee screenings that start with identity verification checks and employment verification checks. The employment verification process involves a look back at the last 10 years of a candidate’s employment history.