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    Aviation: A Transportation Method for Human Trafficking

    Posted by Joe Dalton on Fri, Apr 30, 2021

    Tags: Training, Airport, Fixed Base Operator, Crewmember, Private Pilot, Cargo Operator, Aircraft Operator, Corporate Flight Department, Operation, Education, Blog, Aircraft Repair, Individuals, Maintenance Operator, Flight Training Provider

    Written by: Claudia Culmone

    Human trafficking is a modern term applied to an age-old system that exploits people of all ages and backgrounds for profit or personal gratification.

    The trafficking of humans can be traced back thousands of years to civilizations that include the Romans, Egyptians, Mayans, Aztecs and Chinese. During these periods, transportation of victims was primarily achieved by marching them over land on foot. In the 17th century, traffickers used ships, transforming the institution into a global business. The dawn of aviation provided a new transportation option for traffickers – one that is still heavily used today.

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    General Aviation Security Guidelines for Airport Operators and Users

    Posted by Joe Dalton on Tue, Jul 02, 2019

    Tags: Airport, Fixed Base Operator, Crewmember, Private Pilot, Cargo Operator, Aircraft Operator, Corporate Flight Department, Operation, Blog, Aircraft Repair, Individuals, Maintenance Operator, Flight Training Provider

    Do you know in 2004 the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) published Security Guidelines for General Aviation Airport Operators and Users? The guidelines provided general aviation (GA) operators a quick resource on topics that had only been communicated to commercial operators. In 2017, the security guidelines document was updated by the TSA’s Aviation Security Advisory Committee (ASAC) to reflect current practices.

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    Real ID and the Reality of Not Having It

    Posted by Claudia Culmone on Thu, Jun 27, 2019

    Tags: Crewmember, Private Pilot, Blog, Individuals

    Since January 22, 2018, travelers with a driver’s license issued by a state that is not REAL ID-compliant are required to present an alternative form of identification before boarding a commercial aircraft. Luckily, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) website shows all states and territories are compliant or have been granted an extension. As of October 1, 2020, however, anyone planning to travel on a federally-regulated aircraft will be required to present a REAL ID or other acceptable form of ID.

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    Singapore Civil Aviation Authority (CAAS) To Implement New Alcohol Testing Program For Pilots

    Posted by Joe Dalton on Fri, Apr 05, 2019

    Tags: Training, Crewmember, Private Pilot, Aircraft Operator, Corporate Flight Department, Operation, Anti-Drug & Alcohol Program Management, Blog, Anti-Drug & Alcohol Program Manager

    Did you know that under the European Union (EU) Ramp Inspection Program, both private and commercial aircraft are subject to inspection when operating into/out of any of the 48 participating country states? The inspection covers 53 items and is expected to take 60 minutes, if all items are checked. Recently, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) added to their list of standard inspection items.  

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    Mark your calendar, folks. Phase 4 of REAL ID is here!

    Posted by Bailey Wong on Fri, Mar 29, 2019

    Tags: Crewmember, Private Pilot, ID & Badging, Blog, Individuals

    National Security is a top priority for the United States, and the forms with which we identify ourselves are being upgraded to meet the minimum-security standards established in the REAL ID Act. The REAL ID Act was passed in 2005 as an effort to boost the security features of identification cards and therefore, circumvent tampering and counterfeiting. The Act also establishes stricter document requirements in the application process as an added measure to prevent unauthorized individuals from obtaining a REAL ID.

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    Is Uber Weed in Our Future?

    Posted by Bailey Wong on Wed, Nov 14, 2018

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

    Whether it be recreational or medicinal, marijuana is becoming more accessible and its use is growing in popularity. The THC and CBD compounds of marijuana are being added into a lot of edibles. Candy, baked goods, coffee and now beer (yes, it’s a thing) are just a few of the innovative ways the cannabis industry and consumers have incorporated the substance into everyday consumables. While the creativity is impressive, is adding THC and/or CBD to edible items posing a bigger risk than we think?

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    Awareness Training Saves Lives

    Posted by Whitney Sigafoose on Tue, Oct 30, 2018

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

    Human trafficking is a worldwide epidemic. According to the International Labour Organization, an estimated 40.3 million people are victims of modern-day slavery. Of those 40.3 million people, 24.9 million people are in forced labor and 15.4 million are in forced marriage. Contrary to popular belief, this is not just an issue overseas, it is happening right in our own backyard. The image below from the Polaris Project shows the largest hot spots for human trafficking here in the United States.

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    Safety vs. Security: Is there a difference?

    Posted by Claudia Culmone on Wed, Jul 25, 2018

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

    Safety…security: they sound like they are the same thing, right? After all, they both work with the purpose of protecting someone or something from harm. So why are safety and security separated with respect to government authority and oversight?

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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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