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Greetings,
AFA-CWA members, as well as all other safety professionals in
the transportation industry, are subject to federally mandated
and regulated drug testing, commonly called "DOT" drug testing.
The attached document is AFA-CWA's Flight Attendant's Rights and
Responsibilities for DOT Drug Testing. You can download it by
using Adobe Reader. If your computer does not have Adobe Reader,
you can download Adobe Reader free at www.adobe.com . This
information is also available on our MEC website at www.afaeagle.org .
This booklet answers basic questions about DOT testing. It is
important to remember that employers may have their own company
drug testing program which may vary from and be in addition to
DOT testing. The information contained in this booklet does not
cover your Company policy. American Eagle's drug and alcohol
policy and procedures can be accessed by logging on to Jetnet,
click on Policies and Procedures, then click on the Quick Link
to Drug & Alcohol Policy.
You are strongly encouraged to review your company's policy.
Violation of your airline's rules may lead to disciplinary
action. You may also be permanently barred from working as a
flight attendant if you violate the DOT testing standards.
DOT alcohol testing began in January 1995 after it was
mandated by Congress. It is important to note that this pamphlet
does not cover alcohol testing. Information regarding DOT
alcohol testing is discussed in a separate booklet.
Please review the information contained in this pamphlet. If
you have any questions regarding your airline's drug testing
program, policies and procedures, call your local AFA leaders.
If you have any questions about DOT testing regulations or a
concern about drug use, you are invited to call the
International AFA EAP Department at 800-424-2406. All of your
questions and concerns will be confidential.
Fly Safe!
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