The use of marijuana for medical or recreational use continues to gain legal ground across the U.S., leaving many people in the Aviation Industry wondering how this affects their operation. In a previous blog post, we discussed the confusion surrounding this topic and presented facts concerning marijuana. To provide more clarity, we answer the top 6 questions that aviation companies have:
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Top 6 Questions Regarding Marijuana Use In the Aviation Industry
Posted by Claudia Culmone on Tue, Dec 12, 2017
China’s Aviation Growth Fuels U.S. Flight Schools
Posted by Claudia Culmone on Fri, Nov 10, 2017
~ Updated January 11, 2022
The Aviation Industry in China and Asia Pacific is booming, bringing new opportunities to American flight schools. According to Brookfield Aviation International, the region’s commercial airlines are expected to acquire around 35,000 new aircraft over the next 20 years. This need for additional aircraft is a direct result of a strengthening economy that is generating an ongoing, annual 5.7 percent increase in air travel demand. In fact, it is estimated that by 2036, 40 percent of the world’s gross domestic product (GDP) will belong to Asia Pacific.
Read MoreBackground Checks Part 2: AIE vs. FOIA
Posted by Claudia Culmone on Fri, Jul 14, 2017
Safety is paramount in the aviation industry and hiring the right pilot is important in maintaining that high standard. In a previous post, we looked at driving records. While running a Federal Aviation Administration records check is required under the Pilot Records Improvement Act of 1996 (PRIA), you also have the option to run an Accident, Incident and Enforcement (AIE) report; or submit a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. However, what is the difference between the two?
Read MoreBackground Checks Part 1: What's in a driving record?
Posted by Claudia Culmone on Tue, Jul 11, 2017
Conducting a full review of an applicant’s background is an effective way to determine if they will be an asset to your company. In this two-part background checks blog series, we dive into the benefits and challenges associated with these checks.
The two options when retrieving driving record details are as follows:
- The National Driver Register (NDR) check
- The Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check