Emergency Maintenance, Drug and Alcohol Misuse

Emergency Maintenance, Drugs and Alcohol

Drug and alcohol misuse continue to plague our aviation industry today. Back in 2017 the U.S. DOT proposed adding four opioids—hydrocodone, hydromorphone, oxymorphone and oxycodone – to FAA’s drug testing requirements for certain commercial pilots, aircraft mechanics and other covered employees. In my opinion, it was long overdue. Painkiller addiction and abuse have plagued us…

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