Airside ID Pass Referencing

Airports across the UK are governed by strict regulations ensuring that all persons working within the airport in areas considered ‘airside’ (past security clearance) have undergone rigorous checks.

Our Airside ID Pass Referencing Process

Whilst each airport varies in terms of the templates used and reference formats accepted the principle information remains the same for each application and includes the following:

  • ID verification & Right to Work in the UK
  • Address confirmation
  • Five year employment / education history verification
  • Additional evidencing for gaps exceeding 28 days 
  • Criminal record checks
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Why Outsource Airside ID Pass Checks?

  • Obtaining references is time consuming and ensuring they are compliant can be complex
  • ID Centre requirements are meticulous and ever changing
  • No need to hire, train and maintain a team, particularly with fluctuating workflows
  • Cost effective solution
  • Minimise data security concerns and ensure GDPR compliance

How do we deliver a better service than our competitors?

  • Our service is personal, we care about our candidates and we don’t give up
  • We are subject matter experts, we specialise in airside screening and it’s ever changing requirements
  • We verify all contact details before sending requests and we don’t chase by email
  • We work hard to build and develop relationships throughout the airport
  • We are transparent at every stage from our quality reporting to our billing
  • Everything is dealt with in house and in the UK
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Compliant Efficient & Cost-Effective Airside ID pass References

Using Tango Check Ltd to obtain compliant references is a cost effective way to obtain the necessary pass for your staff members.

Our attention to detail and excellent working knowledge of the ID Centre requirements guarantees your satisfaction with the service we provide.

Each screening is prepared and then scrutinised to ensure each reference meets the strict criteria and that every gap in employment is covered by a suitable reference to satisfy the ID Centre.

Airside clients often approach us as they are unsatisfied with their current provider or are looking to outsource this time-consuming function. We regularly hear that turnaround is too slow or that there are too many inaccuracies with the completed references.

Our personal approach to referencing and emphasis on accuracy ensures we deliver compliant ID Centre ready screening packs faster than our competitors.

If you are unhappy with the level of service you are receiving from your current provider or would like to explore the option of outsourcing contact us today. We are happy and able to complete a one off check for a small business through to high volume requirements for corporate organisations.

Clients Testimonials

"We have been working with Tango Check Ltd for 18 months to perform background checks for our team members working in UK airports. We have found the team at Tango Check Ltd to be helpful, efficient and flexible. They have worked with us to provide a bespoke service that meets our needs. Their online portal is easy to use and give us full visibility of the progress of each of our applications."
The Restaurant Group / TRG Concessions Ltd.
The Restaurant Group / TRG Concessions Ltd.
"Travelex started using Tango Check Ltd for our extensive airside checks last year. Since then, the speed at which checks are completed and level of service we receive from Tango is exceptional… and more importantly the feedback we get from candidates is great!"
Travelex Ltd.
Travelex Ltd.
"When we discovered Tango it was like a breath of fresh air. Their process is simple and efficient and there was no hesitation in making adaptations that met our specific needs. Amanda is easy to work with, very reliable and very thorough. We have asked her to process some difficult applications and she has always persevered and come up with the necessary information. The application requirements for airport passes are becoming ever more stringent and as an authorised signatory, I am confident that I can rely on Amanda’s knowledge and experience to assist me in this role."
Grundon Waste Management Ltd.
Grundon Waste Management Ltd.

Frequently Asked Questions for applicants requiring an Airside ID Pass

We have put together a series of our most frequently asked questions to assist applicants who require Airside ID Pass referencing.
In the first instance you will always receive a welcome call from a member of our team where we will introduce ourselves and explain the process to you. Usually, you will be asked to provide your 5-year employment/education history, an ID document, and a proof of address. Tango Check Ltd has a very user-friendly portal for you to provide this information. We are also available 5 days a week to answer any questions you may have whilst you upload your details.

Absolutely, we only gather information that is necessary, and this is held securely, treated with confidence and only shared where required with your consent.

You will have a dedicated member of our Referencing Team as your point of contact who will be available over the phone, or via email, 5 days a week if you wish to check the status of your application. As a minimum, you can expect to receive weekly updates from us.

The short answer is yes, you need to declare all of the jobs you have had within the given timeframe and any periods of study. Your application will progress much more quickly if we have all the necessary information from the beginning. If another job is discovered once we have completed your background screening, this can severely delay or even stop your application. It is an offence under the Aviation Security act 1982 to knowingly give false information for the purpose of an application for an Airport ID Pass.

Whilst we are conducting your referencing, if you remember a job that you had forgotten to disclose or realise you have given incorrect employment dates, please do not worry. Once you have submitted your application you will not be able to amend your own information, however simply give us a call or pop us an email and we will be happy to update this information. on your behalf.

As long as we have the name of your employer, the approximate dates that you were employed and whether you were paid directly by the company or via an agency or third party, we can make progress. Any additional information you can supply such as location or contact details for Human Resources or Management is a bonus, however as specialists in background screening we often already have contact details for many employers and call ahead on every occasion to verify referee details.

Obtaining a negative reference does not mean that referencing stops automatically. There can be many reasons why a previous employer does not offer a good reference. Ultimately all decisions regarding your employment will be made by your employer, not Tango Check Ltd . They will often consider many aspects such as the reason for the bad reference, whether this would be relevant to your role with them, and how the rest of your screening is progressing. If you think a previous employer is likely to give a negative reference, please try and discuss this with us early in the process, it can help us to understand the full picture regarding your employment and can speed up the referencing process.

As part of your background screening we will run a Criminal Records Check. If an offence is listed, a pass may still be obtained depending on the nature of the offence. The decision is at the discretion of your employer/the Airport ID Team. As part of the online application process you are required to disclose any unspent convictions, please ensure you answer this section truthfully.

In this situation it is likely that we will ask you to call HMRC and request an Employment History Statement. This is a document that will show your employment history, including dates of employment, and can be used in place of a reference where companies are no longer trading. Other supporting documentation can also be helpful such as contracts, P45, payslips, etc, so please gather any available documents which may prove useful.

In order to comply with strict regulations, we are required to request and adequately chase a previous employer, ensuring all avenues have been explored. Although this delay can be frustrating, only once we have met certain criteria can we explore obtaining clearance using only supporting documentation such as those listed above. The requirements are different across all employers and airports and your administrator will be able to discuss a plan of action with you in the event an employer is not responding.

We have reference request letters in many languages and multi-lingual administrators who can assist. If you know that your previous employer does not speak English please let us know at the start of the process so we can communicate with them effectively.

We pride ourselves on our candidate relationships and are always available to discuss the process with you. Please call us 01908 683 094 or send an email and we will be happy to help.