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    Understanding the U.S. Opioid Epidemic

    Posted by Claudia Culmone on Mon, Feb 19, 2018

    Tags: Airport, Fixed Base Operator, Crewmember, Private Pilot, Aircraft Operator, Operation, Anti-Drug & Alcohol Program Management, Blog, Individuals, Maintenance Operator, Anti-Drug & Alcohol Program Manager

    Cable shows like Intervention, news stories from national media outlets and documentaries all show the extent and effects of opioid abuse throughout the world. Many personal stories start in the same fashion: the person suffered a traumatic event, was prescribed an opioid like Percocet® or OxyContin®, found that they liked the way they felt on the drug and then became addicted. For some, the prescription addiction may lead to a dark path of deceit, theft, and use of harsher drugs. For others, the result can be fatal. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has officially termed this wave of addiction as a national opioid epidemic.

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    The Importance of Employee Identification

    Posted by Claudia Culmone on Wed, Jan 17, 2018

    Tags: Airport, Fixed Base Operator, Crewmember, Cargo Operator, Aircraft Operator, Corporate Flight Department, Operation, CrewID, ID & Badging, Blog, Maintenance Operator, Flight Training Provider

    How many times have you turned on the TV or went online, only to hear of an individual impersonating someone else? In December 2017, the New York Post reported on a woman who walked into a major retail store, dressed as an employee, and then exited the store with more than $40,000 worth of iPhones. Law enforcement is still trying to identify her, but the most shocking detail about this story is the woman was never questioned or stopped.

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    Part 40 Final Rule: Top 4 Questions from Employees

    Posted by Bailey Wong on Tue, Dec 19, 2017

    Tags: Airport, Fixed Base Operator, Aircraft Operator, Operation, Anti-Drug & Alcohol Program Management, Blog, Aircraft Repair, Maintenance Operator, Anti-Drug & Alcohol Program Manager

    On December 11, 2017, the Department of Transportation (DOT) published the following information on their website regarding the recent changes to its drug testing panel. If you are enrolled in a DOT drug testing program, make sure you read their responses to the four most frequently asked questions.

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    Top 6 Questions Regarding Marijuana Use In the Aviation Industry

    Posted by Claudia Culmone on Tue, Dec 12, 2017

    Tags: Airport, Fixed Base Operator, Aircraft Operator, Operation, Anti-Drug & Alcohol Program Management, Education, Blog, Aircraft Repair, Maintenance Operator, Anti-Drug & Alcohol Program Manager

    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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    China’s Aviation Growth Fuels U.S. Flight Schools

    Posted by Claudia Culmone on Fri, Nov 10, 2017

    Tags: AFSP, Blog, Flight Training Provider

    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.

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    How Canadian Law Can Affect Your Operation

    Posted by Bailey Wong on Thu, Aug 17, 2017

    Tags: Cargo Operator, Aircraft Operator, Corporate Flight Department, Anti-Drug & Alcohol Program Management, Blog, Anti-Drug & Alcohol Program Manager

    Do you know that a conviction of a crime in the United States, or any country, can impact an individual’s entry into Canada? If your operation plans to send a pilot, flight attendant or any employee into Canada, you should ensure they are not criminally inadmissible before doing so. In a previous blog post, we discussed how running a driver’s license check is a good way to spot any potential complications with an aviation worker, and this is just another potential hurdle to be aware of.

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    Background Checks Part 2: AIE vs. FOIA

    Posted by Claudia Culmone on Fri, Jul 14, 2017

    Tags: Cargo Operator, Aircraft Operator, Corporate Flight Department, Operation, Other Background Checks, Blog

    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?

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    Background Checks Part 1: What's in a driving record?

    Posted by Claudia Culmone on Tue, Jul 11, 2017

    Tags: Cargo Operator, Aircraft Operator, PRIA, Other Background Checks, Blog

    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:

    1. The National Driver Register (NDR) check
    2. The Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check 
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    FAA Inspection Items – What You Need To Know

    Posted by Bailey Wong on Tue, Apr 11, 2017

    Tags: Airport, Fixed Base Operator, Aircraft Operator, Operation, Anti-Drug & Alcohol Program Management, Blog, Aircraft Repair, Maintenance Operator, Anti-Drug & Alcohol Program Manager

    Has it been a while since your last FAA inspection? Or are you new to the requirements and regulations you need to follow?

    If so, you may be shocked by the FAA Inspection Items that your company is required to provide; and even if it’s not a "regulatory requirement", you will undoubtedly get through the inspection a lot easier with the extra documentation.

    Over the last two years or so, the FAA-issued Inspection Items have evolved to be more in-depth and require more preparation than in years previous. So what should you expect for your next inspection?

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    Employee Termination: When and Why

    Posted by Bailey Wong on Fri, Mar 17, 2017

    Tags: Airport, Fixed Base Operator, Cargo Operator, Aircraft Operator, Corporate Flight Department, Operation, Blog, Maintenance Operator, Flight Training Provider

    Terminating an employee is never a task managers enjoy or seek to do, but occasionally it has to be done. For those of you that think letting a subpar employee skate by is easier than confronting the issues straight on, give it enough time and you'll wish you terminated that employee months ago. There's nothing worse than waiting for an employee to quit while they poison the rest of the business. So, when is it time to cut ties? Some key indicators are...

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