DER Training FAA Addendum

Upon completion of this course, supervisors working in the aviation industry will have the skills to take on the role of Designated Employer Representative, with specialized knowledge about the drug and alcohol testing practices and processes required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The individual in this critical position is responsible for ensuring employer compliance with federally mandated drug and alcohol testing regulations as well as FAA-specific requirements.

This addendum is an enhancement to the self-guided Designated Employee Representative (DER) training. The course details the protocols and processes required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under 49 CFR Part 120 where they differ from or expand on the drug and alcohol testing procedures outlined in 49 CFR Part 40. It is critical for the DER to understand and follow the particular requirements of the transportation mode that regulates their industry. The employer risks non-compliance when following DOT protocols, but not those of their modal agency. DERs working for airlines and other businesses and organizations in the aviation industry must be knowledgeable about the guidelines presented in 49 CFR Part 120 in addition to those covered in 49 CFR Part 40.