FAA Proposes $58,000 Fine Against Arapaho Flight Club Over Drug and Alcohol Testing Violations
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced in Washington on November 12 that it proposes a $58,000 civil penalty against Arapaho Flight Club of Colorado Springs, Colorado, for allegedly violating FAA drug and alcohol testing program regulations.
The FAA alleges the commercial air tour operator hired two pilots and two aircraft mechanics without conducting a pre-employment drug and alcohol test for each and receiving a verified negative drug test result.
The FAA further alleges the company allowed all four to perform safety-sensitive functions without adding them to its random drug and alcohol testing pool. The alleged violations occurred on various dates between May 2024 and September 2026.
Arapaho Flight Club has 30 days after receiving the FAA's notice to respond to the agency. The proposed penalty remains an allegation at this stage, not a final determination.
Source: Federal Aviation Administration
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