Overview

• The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed mandatory drug and alcohol testing for employees of foreign aircraft-repair shops.
• If the proposal becomes final, these foreign shops would have to electronically transmit results of employee tests to the U.S. Department of Transportation.
• The proposal would affect nearly 1,000 repair shops in 65 countries.
• Unions representing U.S. aircraft mechanics have long pushed for more scrutiny of foreign shops, citing safety concerns.
• The FAA will publish its proposed rule in the Federal Register and allow 60 days for public comment.