FAAFinal Rule
Drug and Alcohol Testing of Certificated Repair Station Employees Located Outside of the United States; Correction; Enforcement Policy
TransportationLabor & Workplace
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Summary
The FAA is clarifying its drug and alcohol testing requirements for workers at airplane repair stations located outside the United States. This rule ensures that maintenance workers who fix aircraft meet the same safety standards regardless of where they work, protecting airline passengers from mechanical failures caused by impaired workers.
Key Points
- 1Airplane repair shops outside the U.S. must test their employees for drugs and alcohol, just like repair shops inside America
- 2The FAA is correcting earlier guidance to make clear how and when these tests must be conducted at foreign repair locations
- 3This applies to certificated repair stations—authorized businesses that maintain and repair commercial aircraft
- 4The rule helps prevent safety risks by keeping impaired workers away from critical aircraft maintenance and repairs
- 5The FAA will enforce these requirements to ensure consistent safety standards for all aircraft, no matter where repairs happen
Key Dates
Published
March 11, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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