What is the process for obtaining an airport badge?

• A. Clearing STA/CHRC background checks
• B. Completing a security orientation
• C. Passing a medical exam
• D. Submitting a credit report

Answer: (A)

The main step to obtain an airport badge is clearing the security background checks. These checks verify your identity and assess your eligibility to access secure areas. The Security Threat Assessment (STA) looks for national-security concerns related to aviation workers, while the Criminal History Record Check (CHRC) reviews your past criminal history. Until these checks are clear, you can’t proceed to the other steps needed for badge issuance. After clearance, you’d typically complete a security orientation and then have your photo taken for the badge. Medical exams and credit reports aren’t part of the badge process, and a security orientation alone doesn’t grant access without the background clearance.