Recurrent Reasonable Suspicion for Supervisors

Description

Recurrent Reasonable Suspicion for Supervisors

The FAA Recurrent Training refresher course is an interactive online course designed to satisfy the Title 14 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) Part 120 training that is required every 12-18 months. Upon completion, you shall receive a certificate that keeps you compliant with 14 CFR Part 120 Reasonable Suspicion and Drug Training.

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 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 Regulations: Strengthened Compliance Standards

As of September 2024, the FAA has implemented new regulations designed to enhance drug and alcohol compliance for pilots. These updates underscore the vital importance of meeting the latest standards, ensuring that all safety-sensitive personnel, particularly pilots, adhere to more stringent guidelines. The new rules mandate increased training hours and more frequent evaluations to maintain compliance, making it essential for aviation professionals to stay updated and well-prepared.

For a comprehensive overview of these changes and how they will impact your operations, explore our in-depth blog post on the September 2024 FAA regulation updates. This resource offers valuable insights into how the new regulations will affect your training requirements and compliance approaches.

LINKS:

• Home page
• Other online Interactive Trainings available
• Title 14 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) Part 120 link