FAA Drug and Alcohol Testing
Never Stress About FAA Drug Testing Compliance Again
At the American Drug Testing Consortium (ADTC), we’ll help you create a drug testing program that keeps you in compliance with FAA regulations. When you become a consortium member, we’ll contact you anytime a screening is required, so you can focus on running your aviation business. Plus, we’re available 24/7 to answer your questions.
Already have FAA authorization or a registration number? Start enrollment here.
FAA Drug Testing Requires Prior Authorization
FAA-regulated employers must receive formal authorization before enrolling in a drug testing consortium or beginning testing. This authorization may include a Letter of Authorization (LOA), Operations Specifications, or FAA registration, depending on the type of aviation operation. If you have not yet received FAA authorization, additional steps are required before testing can proceed. Enrollment is not immediate, and eligibility is determined by the FAA, not the consortium.
Before moving forward, ensure you understand the FAA approval process and requirements.
Your Trusted Compliance Partner
Aviation Businesses We Serve
Drug testing compliance for your aviation business means not only reducing potential employee liabilities and facing large fines, but it also promotes the general welfare of the public. Here’s the range of aviation businesses we work:
- Aviation/Airlines: Commercial airlines
- Aerospace and Defense
- Aircraft Maintenance and Repair
- Air Traffic Control
- Aviation Training and Education
- Airport Operations and Management
- Aviation Security
- Aircraft Manufacturing and Engineering
When You Partner With ADTC You Get Top Service
Safety and Security
With ADTC, ensure a safe, secure workplace. Our focus on strict drug testing compliance reduces risks, creating an environment of trust and safety, paramount for any aviation business.
Regulatory Compliance
Stay updated and compliant with all FAA and DOT drug testing mandates. Our team navigates these complex regulations, preventing penalties and letting you concentrate on your main business operations.
Passenger Experience
Drug testing compliance enhances passenger experience by ensuring your staff is ready to serve at their best. With safety and reliability assured, positive passenger feedback boosting your business’ reputation.
Operational Efficiency
ADTC manages your drug testing program end-to-end, allowing you and your team to focus on their job. We handle the tests, results, and records, boosting your operational efficiency.
Cost Management
Avoid non-compliance, associated financial penalties ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 per violation. With ADTC, ensure efficient, compliant drug testing, saving potential fines and securing your business reputation.
ADTC Drug Testing Services
Our goal at ADTC is to reduce the burden of drug and alcohol testing on employers, which is why we offer 24/7 support and partner with over 20,000 testing locations nationwide, including Quest, LabCorp, and Alere. With online test ordering and paperless reporting, FAA drug testing has never been easier.
Pre-employment drug tests are required for new hires in any industry regulated by the DOT, including aviation. We will help implement industry best practices to determine if your employees are using illicit substances or abusing prescription medication, so you can be confident in your workforce’s ability to perform tasks safely.
We will run quarterly random selections at the federally required percentage. We will notify you by email if you are selected and what type of test needs to be performed (drug only or drug and alcohol). You will then be able to schedule and pay for your random test through our simple members-only portal.
Our clients rely on us for expert guidance, and we welcome any questions about our drug testing program. When a FAA auditor is at your workplace, rest assured we will answer the phone and assist you immediately with any questions or requests for documentation. We will even talk directly to the auditor on your behalf at no additional charge.
The Medical Review Officer (MRO) plays an essential role in drug testing. They ensure the test has the proper documentation and determine if there is a medically legitimate reason for a positive test (such as prescription medications). We keep this function in-house, enabling us to get your results much more quickly than if another company did it.
The FAA has requirements for employee drug and alcohol education and supervisor education (reasonable suspicion training). We have online courses available for purchase that fulfill these requirements and provide documentation of completion.
What You Get As a Consortium Member
Easy Online Test Ordering
Convenient testing locations nationwide
No waiting period for enrollment
24/7 emergency support and testing
Our Pricing Plans
$60 individual membership per calendar year. Then just pay a small fee when you need a test completed: $75 for drug testing and $50 for alcohol.
We offer company membership for 5 — 24 employees per calendar year. Then just a small fee when you need a test completed. $75 for drug testing and $50 for alcohol.
We offer enterprise membership at $0 annually for 25+ employees and can provide competitive pricing for drug/alcohol testing. Monthly invoicing available. Contact us today to get a customized quote.
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Apply to Be an ATDC Member Today!
ATDC offers immediate enrollment. To become a member, simply:
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Submit an application with your company information, contact information, employee list, and payment information.
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Call us at 303-325-3010 between 8 am and 5 pm MST for immediate enrollment, or fill out the form to hear back from us in 1-2 business days.
FAQ: FAA Authorization & Consortium Enrollment
Yes. FAA-regulated employers must receive FAA authorization before enrolling in a drug and alcohol testing consortium or beginning testing.
Depending on your operation, the FAA may issue an authorization or pre-authorization letter, Operations Specifications, or assign a 6-digit alphanumeric FAA registration number. We can proceed using either the letter or the registration number.
The FAA has asked C/TPAs (consortium/third-party administrators), including American Drug Testing, to help enforce its program registration requirements. We are only allowed to enroll companies that have already contacted the FAA to set up their drug and alcohol testing program. The FAA determines eligibility—not the consortium.
We regularly speak with pilots and operators who are told by their local FSDO that they need to sign up for a C/TPA before registering with the FAA. However, per FAA regulations, you must have the letter of authorization or registration before enrolling in a drug and alcohol testing program.