ABOUT US

Solar Age Security provides since 2015 advanced, comprehensive background checks and pre-employment screening tailored to the legal and regulatory requirements of the civil aviation sector. With extensive capabilities for data validation and a track record working with leading European airlines, we bring deep experience in background, security, and reference checks.

Our process is transparent, fast, and efficient. We use innovative information systems that allow both clients and candidates to track the status of checks in real time.

We know that people are the most critical asset in aviation. Our mission is to deliver secure, respectful screening that enables informed hiring decisions while protecting privacy and complying with international standards.

Why Background Checks?

Pre-employment background checks are crucial for several reasons:
Ensuring Workplace Safety:
By verifying an applicant’s criminal history, employers can help ensure a safe working environment for all employees.
Verifying Qualifications:
Background checks confirm the accuracy of a candidate’s education, employment history, and professional licenses, ensuring they meet the job requirements.
Reducing Turnover:
Hiring the right candidate the first time reduces turnover, saving the company time and resources.
Protecting Company Reputation:
Ensuring that employees have a clean record helps maintain the company’s reputation and trustworthiness.
Legal Compliance:
Certain industries require background checks to comply with regulations and ensure the company adheres to legal standards.
Preventing Fraud:

Employers can mitigate the risk of fraud by checking credit reports and financial information, especially in positions involving financial responsibilities.

Overall, pre-employment background checks provide invaluable insights into a candidate’s past behavior and qualifications, helping employers make informed hiring decisions.

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Meeting regulatory
demands

The European Union has explicitly defined that background checks are a mandatory condition for anyone who is supposed to operate in sterile areas of the airport. These requirements were redefined broadly in 2019 (after previous regulations were published in 2015) and included the following components (for the full EU document):

EU's regulation - key issues:

Who needs the check:

A crew identification card of a crew member employed by an air carrier and an airport identification card may only be issued to a person who has an operational need and has successfully completed a background check.

Check includes:

The background check should include three key areas (article 11.1 “RECRUITMENT”):

Establish the person's identity based on documentary evidence;
Cover criminal records in all states of residence during at least the preceding five years.
Cover employment, education, and any gaps during at least the preceding five years.

Checks Timing:

A background check shall be completed before the candidate undergoes initial security training involving access to information that is not publicly available.

Check's period:

Crew and airport identification cards shall be issued for a period not exceeding five years.

Enhanced checks:

Candidates who are supposed to perform positions that include access to sensitive areas should also complete a review by the national authorities, which are supposed to examine whether they have additional information about the candidate relevant to this check.

Failed checks:

Background checks shall be considered as failed if not all the elements specified in points are completed satisfactorily or if at any point in time these elements do not provide the necessary level of assurance as to the reliability of the individual.