Business and Innovation Agency

Conduct aviation background checks

Prerequisites

• You will need a background check to carry out your work in aviation.

Documents required

• Copy of identification document front and back (identity card or passport)
• Proof of residence for the last 10 years
• If your residence has been abroad for more than 6 months in the past 5 years: Certificate of good conduct or European certificate of good conduct
• Proof of employment over the last 5 years (exact day)
• For pilots and student pilots: confirmation from the flight school; for repeat exams: pilot license
• For self-employed persons: business registration
• For extension: Notice of previous background check

Please note

You are obligated to cooperate with your screening. In rare cases, this may also mean that you will be required to undergo a drug test.

You must report any changes to the responsible authority immediately.

Deadlines

Submit your application at least 1 month before you start work.


The background check is valid for 5 years.


You must apply for a repeat background check at least 3 months before the validity period of the background check expires.

Procedure

Procedure for a written application:

• You fill out the application and submit it, along with all necessary documents, to your employer. From there, your documents will be forwarded to the aviation security authority.
• The Aviation Security Authority will examine your application and, for this purpose, obtain information from other agencies, such as the police or the Office for the Protection of the Constitution.
• If necessary, further documents or information will be obtained from you.
• You and your employer will receive notification of the outcome from the aviation security authority.

Procedure for submitting an electronic application:

• You create a free service account in the Hamburg Service Portal.
• You fill out the online application and upload all supporting documents.
• You send the application digitally to the responsible authority.
• For employees: Print out the application form after completion, sign it, and send it by post to the authority.
• The Aviation Security Authority will examine your application and, for this purpose, obtain information from other agencies, such as the police or the Office for the Protection of the Constitution.
• If necessary, further documents or information will be obtained from you.
• You and your employer will receive notification of the outcome from the aviation security authority.

Processing time

The processing time varies depending on the individual case.

Fees

The fees are EUR 60.00.

Legal remedies

Contradiction


Lawsuit before the Administrative Court

Legal basis

Section 7 of the Aviation Security Act (LuftSiG)


https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/luftsig/__7.html