Claudia Culmone
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Crewmember, Fixed Base Operator, Aircraft Operator, Corporate Flight Department, Education, DASSP | June 1, 2021
DCA Access Standard Security Program (DASSP) Training
An aircraft operator must comply with the measures of the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) Access Standard Security Program (DASSP) to receive authorization to conduct flights into and out of DCA. One of the requirements is to provide certain training to employees involved with the program. Below is an overview of the training modules we offer.
Blog | April 30, 2021
Aviation: A Transportation Method for Human Trafficking
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.
Press Release | February 17, 2021
NATACS Launches CDCCheck™ Digital Solution for CDC Order
Washington, DC, February 17th, 2021 – Today, NATA Compliance Services (NATACS) announced the launch of its brand-new CDCCheck™ System, which allows aircraft operators to streamline their compliance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) testing and documentation requirements for all inbound international passengers traveling by air.
Press Release | March 10, 2020
CrewID™ and NATA Safety1st Team Up to Provide Enhanced Benefits to Customers
CrewID® gives FREE badges to Safety1st participants
Washington, DC - March 10, 2020 - Last year, an agreement was made between the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) and CrewID™ to integrate NATA’s Safety1st Training Center Program into CrewID™’s Global Credentialing System. As part of that agreement, Safety1st Training Center participants will receive a CrewID™ badge at no cost. The companies are pleased to announce that, as of this week, the integration is live.
Flight Training Provider, Blog | December 23, 2019
U.S. Supports Venezuelan Passport Extension
Updated April 10, 2023
In June of 2019, the U.S. State Department expressed support of the National Assembly of Venezuela’s decree, extending printed expiration dates on Venezuelan passports for an additional five years. The move comes in the midst of a crisis that has been building for years within Venezuela’s borders and has now expanded into the global arena.
Fixed Base Operator, Aircraft Operator, Blog | January 28, 2019
Is Your Company Safe from Insider Threat?
First, what is an insider threat? According to the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) 2018 Report of the Aviation Security Advisory Committee on Insider Threats at Airports, “The term insider threat refers to individuals with privileged access to sensitive areas and/or information, who intentionally or unwittingly misuse or allow others to misuse this access to exploit vulnerabilities in an effort to compromise security, facilitate criminal activity, terrorism, or other illicit actions which inflict harm to people, an organization, the air transportation system or national security.”
With that definition in mind, let’s examine the components of insider threat and how you can protect your operation from them.
Private Pilot, Aircraft Operator, Blog | January 11, 2019
Drones: The New Generation of Aviation
Know someone who had a drone on their holiday wish list? Drones, also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or unmanned aerial systems (UAS), attract individuals young and old: weekend hobbyists, professionals, and those seeking a new career opportunity. As industries and individuals find new ways to use them, their popularity continues to grow.
Cargo Operator, Aircraft Operator, Corporate Flight Department, Blog | November 5, 2018
Are Retired Veterans the Answer to General/Business Aviation's Personnel Shortage?
Military veterans, especially pilots, have long chosen to pursue a second career in civil aviation. The Washington Post, this year, reports a little more than 80 percent of U.S. civil pilots served in the military during the 1960s. Many saw the military as a gateway to an aviation career; the military provided superior training and the opportunity to fly aircraft that was second to none. Having a military background gave pilots a clear advantage over other applicants within the general aviation industry.
Today, military veterans continue to be valuable to commercial airlines and aviation operators, but the number of veterans transitioning from the military to general aviation has decreased significantly. As a result, only “a third of private-sector U.S. pilots have military backgrounds.” Why the change?
Aircraft Operator | July 25, 2018
Safety vs. Security: Is there a difference?
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?
Airport, Fixed Base Operator, Maintenance Operator, Anti-Drug & Alcohol Program Manager, Aircraft Operator, Education, Anti-Drug & Alcohol Program Management, Aircraft Repair, Blog | July 9, 2018
FMCSA vs. FAA, part 2
Knowing when a company needs to set up a drug program, or when safety-sensitive employees should be administered a drug or alcohol test, is not always intuitive. But what if you have safety-sensitive employees who are subject to more than one agency? In Part 1 of our blog series, we discussed the differences between the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) drug programs. For Part 2, we’re diving into when a safety-sensitive employee reports to both agencies and what you should know.