Under ATSA 2001, which group had their criminal history records checked?

• A. Only management.
• B. All employees
• C. Only pilots.
• D. Only baggage handlers.

Answer: (B)

ATSA 2001 requires criminal history checks for all employees involved in aviation security to ensure anyone with access to secure areas or sensitive information has been vetted. This universal approach closes gaps that would exist if only certain roles were screened, reducing insider risk and maintaining consistent security standards. If checks were limited to management, pilots, or baggage handlers, other staff who also interact with security zones could slip through without review, leaving potential threats unmitigated. Therefore, all employees are checked.