Description
FAA Employee Training
FAA Employee Training covers 14 CFR Part 120 requirements, providing comprehensive insights into the impact of alcohol and controlled substances on health, work, and personal life. Learn to identify signs of substance abuse and discover avenues for support.
14 CFR Part 120 Supervisor and Employee training requirements:
- Employee Training (Drug Testing Program):
- Must cover effects and consequences of drug use on health, safety, and work environment.
- Includes recognizing manifestations and behavioral cues of drug use.
- Documentation of training provided to employees and supervisors.
- Supervisor Training (Drug Testing Program):
- Supervisors for reasonable cause determinations must receive at least 60 minutes of initial training.
- Training includes identifying physical, behavioral, and performance indicators of drug use.
- Recurrent training recommended every 12-18 months.
- Alcohol Testing Program:
- Educational materials provided on alcohol misuse requirements and employer policies.
- Supervisors for reasonable suspicion determinations must receive 60 minutes of training on indicators of alcohol misuse.
- No specific requirement for recurrent training, but periodic reviews are recommended.
FAA Employee Training: Drug and Alcohol Training Requirements Overview
The FAA mandates specific training and distribution requirements outlined in 14 CFR §§ 120.115 and 120.223 for safety-sensitive employees and their supervisors, particularly those involved in reasonable cause/suspicion testing determinations.
- Drug Testing Requirements:
- Initial employee training covers the effects of drug use on health, safety, and work environment, and includes identifying behavioral cues of drug abuse.
- Supervisory training includes recognizing physical, behavioral, and performance indicators of drug use. Initial training is at least 60 minutes with recurrent training recommended every 12-18 months.
- Alcohol Testing Requirements:
- Employees receive educational materials detailing alcohol misuse requirements and employer policies.
- Supervisors conducting reasonable suspicion alcohol determinations undergo 60 minutes of training on indicators like physical symptoms and behavioral changes.
September 2024 FAA Regulation Updates: Strengthened Compliance Mandates
Beginning in September 2024, the FAA has rolled out new regulations aimed at bolstering drug and alcohol compliance for pilots. These updates highlight the critical need to align with the latest standards, ensuring that all safety-sensitive personnel, especially pilots, adhere to more rigorous guidelines. The updated regulations call for increased training hours and more frequent evaluations to maintain compliance, making it essential for aviation professionals to stay well-informed and fully prepared.
For a detailed overview of these changes and their potential impact on your operations, be sure to check out our in-depth blog post on the September 2024 FAA regulation updates. This resource provides valuable insights into how these new rules will influence your training requirements and compliance strategies.
TAG/AMS: Comprehensive Drug Testing and Compliance Services
At TAG/AMS, we provide tailored solutions for your drug testing and compliance needs. As a leading FAA/DOT drug testing and compliance consortium, we offer customized programs for reasonable suspicion drug testing, random drug testing, and alcohol testing. Our goal is to ensure you remain compliant with federal mandates and maintain a Drug-Free Federal Workplace plan as per the Drug-Free Federal Workplace Act of 1988.
Our History
Aviation Medical Systems (AMS) Employee Drug/Alcohol Testing was established in 1989. We specialize in managing compliance and implementing the FAA and DOT drug/alcohol testing programs.
Our List of Clients
We proudly serve a range of federal and state agencies, including:
- DOT/FAA: Federal Aviation Administration
- DOT/FMCSA: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (formerly known as FHWA)
- DOT/FTA: Federal Transit Administration
- DOT/PHMSA: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
- DOT/USCG: US Coast Guard
- PUC: State of California Public Utilities Commission
- Non-Regulated: Private Company Programs
Memberships
We are actively involved with several industry organizations, including:
- National Business Aviation Association (NBAA)
- Substance Abuse Program Administrators
- Drug and Alcohol Testing Industry Association
- Business Consumer Alliance
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