Pilot Record Improvement Act
The Pilot Records Improvement Act of 1996 is a United [States federal law] created in response to several fatal aviation accidents attributed to pilot error. Many of the accidents could have been avoided if the current operator was made aware of the pilot's past safety records. The act allows operators to see an applicant's flight qualifications and other safety-related records, as provided by the Federal [Aviation Administration|FAA] and the applicant's previous employers.