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Aviation Industry Drug & Alcohol Testing

FAA-compliant testing programs for airlines, airports, and aviation service providers with 24/7 emergency response capabilities.

24/7 Emergency Testing Hotline

Immediate dispatch for post-accident and reasonable suspicion testing

Complete FAA Drug & Alcohol Testing Compliance

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) mandates drug and alcohol testing for all safety-sensitive aviation employees under 14 CFR Part 120. Our comprehensive programs ensure your airline or aviation company maintains full compliance while minimizing operational disruption.

With collectors stationed at major airports worldwide and 24/7 emergency dispatch, we're ready to support your testing needs wherever your operations take you.

25%
Annual Random Drug Rate
10%
Annual Random Alcohol Rate

FAA Testing Requirements

  • Pre-Employment Testing

    Required before performing safety-sensitive functions

  • Random Testing

    Unannounced testing from the random pool

  • Post-Accident Testing

    Required after accidents meeting FAA criteria

  • Reasonable Suspicion

    When trained supervisor observes signs of use

  • Return-to-Duty & Follow-Up

    After violation and during monitoring period

Covered Aviation Employees

FAA regulations require testing for all employees performing safety-sensitive functions.

Flight Crew

Pilots, co-pilots, flight engineers, and flight attendants.

Aircraft Maintenance

Mechanics, inspectors, and maintenance personnel with safety-sensitive duties.

Ground Security

Security screening personnel and armed security officers.

Air Traffic Control

Controllers and operations personnel (FAA employees).

Flight Dispatchers

Personnel responsible for flight planning and dispatch.

Ground Operations

Ramp agents, baggage handlers, and fueling personnel.

Aviation Random Testing Consortium

Join our FAA-compliant random testing consortium and let us handle the complexity of random selection, scheduling, and compliance tracking.

  • Computer-generated random selections
  • Meets FAA 25% drug / 10% alcohol rates
  • Quarterly selection periods
  • Audit-ready documentation
  • MIS reporting assistance

Simplified Random Testing for Airlines

Managing random testing for flight crews across multiple bases and time zones is complex. Our consortium takes the burden off your shoulders with automated selection, flexible scheduling, and nationwide collection coverage.

Flexible Scheduling

Work around flight schedules and crew rest requirements

Airport Coverage

Collectors at major airports worldwide

Complete Documentation

Ready for FAA audits and inspections

Emergency Response

24/7 Emergency Testing Services

When an incident occurs, time is critical. Our emergency response team is available around the clock to dispatch collectors to any airport location.

Post-Accident Testing

Within 2 hours

Immediate dispatch after aviation incidents meeting FAA criteria. We understand the critical nature of post-accident testing timelines.

Reasonable Suspicion

Within 1-2 hours

Discreet, professional testing when supervisors observe signs of impairment. Available 24/7 at any airport location.

Return-to-Duty

Same day scheduling

Expedited testing for employees returning after a violation, coordinated with SAP requirements.

Follow-Up Testing

Unannounced

Ongoing monitoring testing as required by the SAP's follow-up testing plan.

Our collectors are trained in FAA post-accident testing requirements and understand the urgency of aviation incidents.

Complete Aviation Testing Services

Beyond testing, we provide comprehensive support for your FAA compliance program.

Supervisor Training

2-hour reasonable suspicion training for supervisors

Policy Development

FAA-compliant drug and alcohol policy creation

SAP Referrals

Substance Abuse Professional referral services

International Testing

Testing at international destinations

Ready for FAA-Compliant Testing?

Contact our aviation specialists to set up your airline's drug and alcohol testing program.

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