FAA Required Drug and Alcohol Testing Program

Athena Compliance Testing can help you with the initial steps to develop and implement your FAA required drug and alcohol testing program.

Employers regulated by the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are required to have a comprehensive drug and alcohol testing program. This includes air carriers and aircraft maintenance or preventive maintenance operations.

Drug and alcohol testing of safety-sensitive aviation employees helps protect public safety and keep our skies safe. Testing is required by the Omnibus Transportation Employees Testing Act of 1991 and by DOT and FAA regulations (49 CFR part 40 and 14 CFR part 120).  The FAA Drug Abatement Division oversees the aviation industry’s compliance with the drug and alcohol testing law and regulations.

FAA Industry Drug and Alcohol Testing Program – FAA Website
  • All air carriers and operators certificated under CFR Part 119 of this chapter and authorized to conduct operations under CFR Part 121 and/or CFR Part 135
  • All air traffic control facilities not operated by the FAA or by or under contract to the U.S. military
  • All operators conducting sightseeing operations as defined in 14 CFR § 91.147
  • CFR Part 145 certificate holders who perform safety-sensitive functions and elect to conduct drug and alcohol testing under CFR Part 120
  • Contractors who perform safety-sensitive functions and elect to conduct drug and alcohol testing under CFR Part 120
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FAA Drug and Alcohol Testing

  • Follow-up
  • Post-accident
  • Pulmonary Function Test
    (when applicable)

Background Check

  • County, State, Federal
  • Drug and alcohol testing history
  • Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
  • Required licenses
  • Driver Registry Check (Pilots only)
  • Certification
  • Citizenship and employment

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