Airside ID Pass Screening

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Airside Pass

There are security measures in place at all UK airports to protect critical airside locations. All persons entering the airside area of an airport are security screened to ensure they are not carrying or concealing a prohibited article.

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It is the Authorised Signatory’s decision to submit the Airside ID Pass application and the Signatory’s responsibility to verify that all aspects of the application are genuine and compliant. Equip your Authorised Signatory with the necessary Airside ID Pass screening documents so that your employees can gain the required passes quickly, whilst maintaining the highest compliance standards.

What is included an Airside Pass Check?

References for the 5 year period
Gap analysis for gaps of more than 28 days
ID and Identity Verification
Basic DBS Check
Overseas Criminal Record Check for each country where the applicant has spent a minimum of 6 continuous months in the last 5 years
General Security Awareness Training (GSAT) certificate unless an approved exception

*Complygate has just a 7-day SLA on Airside Pass background checks, compared to the industry average of 6-7 weeks.

FAQ

How many years of reference is required for a full Airside ID Pass?
References for the 5 years period immediately prior to the applications is required. Any gaps for more than 28 days need to be carefully analysed backed by the correct evidence.
Who would be a suitable referee an ex-colleague or an HR department?
An HR department would be a more appropriate referee than an ex-colleague.
What is a Gap reference?
A gap reference is used to cover a period between other references. This is usually a gap period - the dates do not overlap any other reference dates. Once you have received and verified the references, you can determine the exact dates to be used on the gap analysis.
Can giving false reference lead to prosecution?
Giving false references could lead to prosecution under the Aviation Security Act 1982, as amended by the Aviation and Maritime Security Act 1990.
Can a referee be made aware of the sponsoring company name?
The referee must be made aware of the sponsoring company details including sponsoring company name which must be visible either on the reference, on the reference request or in the email.
The candidate now lives in the UK and has lived in the Spain for 7 months and Peru for 9 months in the last 5 years. Does he/she need an overseas criminal record check?
A criminal record check is required for each country where the candidate has spent a minimum of 6 continuous months in the last 5 years.
Is General Security Awareness Training (GSAT) certificate mandatory for an Airside Pass?
General Security Awareness Training (GSAT) certificate is mandatory for an Airside Pass unless approved exception. Candidates with unescorted access to the 'critical part of the security restricted area' (CPSRA) or Airside areas such as cargo and maintenance areas must hold a valid General Security Awareness Training (GSAT) certificate.
When does a Certificate of Disregard (COD) is required for an Airside ID Pass?
If a disqualifying criminal conviction appears on the criminal record check, a Certificate of Disregard (COD) is required.
Can a Sworn Oath be accepted for Ukranian nationals and other conflict zones?
This is an option only to be exercised in extreme situations such as the collapse of a government or if there is a credible risk to a candidate’s safety where the Airside Pass seeker has asylum status and cannot have contact with the country.