drug and alcool test

[swissheli]

Hi guys,

 

A few questions for you.

 

I hear than we need to pass a alcool and drug test near the FAA to be allowed to do seating tour? It's that correct and where it's possible to do it?

 

And 2nd question,

 

Where can I go online to do the awareness safety test for the TSA? It's supposed to be required to work as CFI?

 

Thank's for the help

[Flip]

TSA website

 

That's for the TSA test. You'll have to click the link that says "flight school security awareness training". When you're done it'll print out a ghetto certificate. Our ink was low at the time of mine so it's all faded and pink around the edges.... Awesome...

 

And yes you need to pass a drug/alcohol test to do Scenic Tours (i'm assuming that's what you meant, as I've never heard of a "seating tour"). Your local FSDO might know where to get it done. Good Luck

 

Flip

[swissheli]

Hi Flip,

 

Thank you for the info. It was exactly what I am looking for.

 

I will check on the TSA page.

[delorean]

In order to be on a FAR 135 certificate or a tour / sightseeing / ride operation, you need to be enrolled in RANDOM drug & alcohol test program.

 

Don't worry about it, your employer will be the one responsible for overseeing, maintaining, paying for, and administaring it. You will most likely take a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening. Then they'll notify you when the computer has picked you for a random drug and/or alcohol test.

 

These types of flying are referred to as "safety sensitive" duties by the Dept. of Transportation. I have no idea why instructing or other commercial flying are not considered worthy of drug & alcohol testing. They definitely should be!