Originally Posted by myoface

There is no requirement for the company doing the hiring to actually receive the records. They only have to document that they ASKED for the records.

Originally Posted by cubbies4life

pretty sure this is incorrect, I've seen people's training get delayed waiting for PRIA requests to come in

Originally Posted by myoface

From the AC:

5-4. ACTIONS TO TAKE IF A FORMER EMPLOYER REPORTS LOST OR
DESTROYED PRIA RECORDS. When PRIA-related records have been legitimately lost or
destroyed, follow the intent of the good faith exception as described in paragraph 3-4. Sometimes
a previous employer is unable to comply with a PRIA request because the records no longer exist
(for example, from a flood, hurricane, or fire).
a. Respondent Statement. You should receive a statement from the respondent declaring
that the requested records have been legitimately lost or destroyed, and are not available to be
forwarded per the request. This former employer should send the statement within
30 calendar-days of receiving your request.
b. Good Faith Exception. You may then follow the intent of the good faith exception.
After receiving this notification, and after all of your other PRIA responsibilities are fulfilled,
you are free to either hire or decline to hire the pilot.
c. Filing. File the respondent’s statement in the pilot/applicant’s PRIA-related records file
for future reference and inspection by the FAA.