You're just 4 short steps away from starting your new career with
British airways
To work within the Restricted Zone or "Airside" at an Airport,
you will require an Airside Pass.
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Below is a step-by-step guide through the vetting process, explaining why each check is required and detailing what information you need to provide.
Step 1
Create your vetting application account to start your airside pass application
If you have been PAYE employed in the last 5 years. If not skip to Step 3
Request your 5-year employment history statement from the HMRC
Download HMRC App:
App Store for iOS
Google Play Store for Android
Once downloaded go to PAYE, scroll down to employment history and it generates a PDF.
OR
Call 01355359022 and ask them to send you via post a letter confirming your full 5 years employment history.
Step 2
Step 3
If you have claimed any benefits within the last 5 years. If not, skip to Step 4
Request a statement of claim from the DWP
Fill Form here
Step 4
If you have been Self-Employed within the last 5 years. If not, you have completed all required steps at this stage.
Request your SA302 statements.
Download HMRC App:
App Store for iOS
Google Play Store for Android
Once downloaded go to PAYE, scroll down to employment history and it generates a PDF.
OR
Call 01355359022 and ask them to send you via post a letter confirming your full 5 years employment history.
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Below, you will see an overview of what information you will need to provide in your vetting application:
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5-year reference history
(Employment, Education, Benefit Claim, Self-employment or Unemployment/ Gap periods)
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Personal referee or Gap referee
(Cannot be living at same address, related, in a current or past relationship or a current colleague of the applicant)
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5-year address history
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Photo ID
(Must be a clear colour copy, showing all 4 corners of the document with no glare)
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Proof of address
(Must be a letter dated within the last 2 months and a clear copy, showing all 4 corners of the document and be a headed letter from a Utility provider, HMRC or Bank/ Building Society)
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Disclosure and Barring Service, Basic Criminal Record Check
Must be dated within 10 weeks of your application being submitted to the Airport ID Team
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HMRC Employment History (May be required)
We will advise you, if needed how to request a letter confirming your full 5 years employment history from the HMRC
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Benefit Statement of Claim (May be required)
We will advise you, if needed how to request a statement of claim from the DWP
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SA302 statement (May be required)
We will advise you, if needed how to request SA302 statements for each year you have been self-employed within the 5-year time frame