DER Training (FAA)

The Designated Employer Representative (DER) Training is designed to provide DERs with knowledge of the drug and alcohol testing industry and the supervisory skills required to maintain compliance with both federally regulated U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing requirements as well as non-regulated policies. This FAA DER course addendum is an enhancement to the self-guided Designated Employee Representative (DER) training. The course details the protocols and processes required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under 49 CFR Part 120 for businesses that employ Commercial Drivers License holders and others regulated by FMCSA where they differ from or expand on the drug and alcohol testing procedures outlined in 49 CFR Part 40.

It is critical for the DER to be in the know and follow the particular FAA requirements. Employers may risk non-compliance if they are not following DOT protocols. DERs working with FAA Safety Sensitive positions such as:

flight crewmember duties,
flight attendant duties,
flight instruction duties,
aircraft dispatcher duties,
aircraft maintenance and preventive maintenance duties,
ground security coordinator duties,
aviation screening duties,
air traffic control duties, and
operations control specialist duties

DERs working for airlines and other businesses and organizations in the aviation industry must be knowledgeable about the guidelines presented in 49 CFR Part 120 in addition to those covered in 49 CFR Part 40.

Students will receive:

An overview of testing procedures to understand the complete testing process.\
An understanding of each U.S. Department of Transportation mode’s rules and regulations pertaining to drug and alcohol testing to ensure compliance whether the business is regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration or the Federal Railroad Administration.
A full definition of the role of the DER to ensure company and DOT policy compliance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a DER responsible for in an FAA Program?

Every DER should have the knowledge and also the authority to make the decisions about his/her aviation drug and alcohol testing program. The DER is also responsible for educating employees, conducting drug and alcohol tests, and making sure of compliance with the DOT/FAA regulations.

How to establish a federal drug and alcohol testing program that will be in complaince with the FAA regulations?

The FAA’s federal drug and alcohol testing regulation is outlined in 14 CFR part 120 and applies to the following persons: All air carriers and operators certificated under 14 CFR part 119 and authorized to conduct operations under part 121 or part 135 of 14 CFR; all air traffic control facilities not operated by the FAA or by or under contract to the U.S. military; and all operators as defined in 14 CFR § 91.147. All individuals who perform, either directly or by contract, a safety-sensitive function listed 14 CFR §§ 120.105 and 120.215. All part 145 certificate holders who perform safety-sensitive functions and elect to implement a drug and alcohol testing program under part 120. All contractors who perform safety-sensitive functions and elect to implement a drug and alcohol testing program under part 120. The steps to establish your program depend on your type of operation. According to 14 CFR §§ 120.117 and 120.225:

Citations

https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/avs/offices/aam/drug_alcohol/drug_abatement_faqs