Description
Metro Aviation, Inc. is seeking a Designated Employer Representative (DER) – Drug & Alcohol Program Compliance Coordinator to join the Human Resources Department at Metro Aviation, Inc. Headquarters in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Our mission is to provide the safest and highest quality aircraft operations, completions, and maintenance so that:
- Our customers can safely and effectively accomplish their mission profile,
- Our employees can exercise their talents and maximize their potential, and
- The Company can ensure its financial stability.
Our goal is to find qualified candidates who value our mission and contribute to our overall safety culture.
We invest in the well-being of our employees. The following FREE benefits are offered to all full-time employees: Family Health and Prescription Insurance, Family Dental Insurance, Family Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Job Objective
The Drug & Alcohol Program Compliance Coordinator is responsible to assist the Designated Employer Representative (DER) with meeting compliance of the Anti-Drug and Alcohol program per the company and federal and state regulations.
Essential Functions
DOT/FAA Drug and Alcohol Program
- Provide support to ensure compliance with CFR 49 Part 40 and CFR 14 Part 120 regarding DOT/FAA Drug and Alcohol testing procedures and policies
- Serve as a secondary point of contact with FAA Drug Abatement for FAA inspections and with FAA Office of Special Investigations concerning any violations of DOT policies
- Assist with coordination of DOT-FAA drug and alcohol testing for all safety-sensitive employees per company drug and alcohol testing program requirements (Including pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return to duty, and follow-up testing)
- Support the DER in managing current random pools for the company, including new hires, terminations, and leave of absence, as directed
- Coordinate with collection centers for all company bases across the country. Ensures facilities are available for DOT drug and alcohol screening and follow DOT-FAA regulations as outlined in CFR 49.40
- Audit to ensure pre-employment drug tests and random drug and alcohol collections are completed within the allowed time frame for compliance and forms are complete and legible for inspection, as directed
- Ensure training completion certificates for employees are stored on file for FAA audits
- Serve as a backup and/or secondary point of contact for all post-accident and reasonable suspicion/cause testing
Non-DOT Drug and Alcohol Program
- Assist in all aspects of the Non-DOT Drug and Alcohol testing program, according to current policy
- 5-year Drug and Alcohol Record Check
- Review FAA Pilot Record Database (PRD) for Drug and Alcohol records
- For incoming new hire pilots - submit a request to Metro’s third-party vendor and ensure drug and alcohol records are obtained and reviewed and report derogatory findings
- For separated pilots – receive, review, and evaluate all incoming drug & alcohol requests from other operators and ensure compliance with FAA guidelines
- Provide resources or data, as requested, to the Director of Human Resources
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSA)
- Basic knowledge and understanding of DOT-FAA regulations for drug and alcohol (CFR 49 Part 40 and CFR Part 120) and the Pilot Records Improvement Act of 1996 (PRIA)
- Must be able to interpret and apply laws and regulations as written in the Federal and the above reference regulations
- Ability to interact discreetly with internal and external customers
- Exemplary customer service, emotional intelligence, and communication skills
- Prioritize to manage time and projects effectively and efficiently
- Extreme focus on accuracy and timeliness in a high-volume atmosphere
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite products
Education & Experience
- Associate’s degree in a related field
- Previous office experience
- Aviation experience is a plus
Physical Demands
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds at times
Work Environment
- Temperature-controlled office
- Exposure to outdoor shops with potential extreme cold and hot temperatures and loud noises
Work Status, Schedule, & Travel
- Full-time
- Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week (on-call/rotation)
- No travel required
*Metro Aviation, Inc. does not have a Visa Sponsorship program at this time*
Metro Aviation, Inc. is committed to employees, customers, and the community to promote diversity and inclusion by developing policies, programs, and procedures that foster a work environment where differences are respected and employees are treated fairly.
Metro Aviation, Inc. prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind and ensures Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all aspects of the relationship between Metro Aviation, Inc. and its employees, including recruitment, employment, promotion, transfer, training, working conditions, wages and salary administration, employee benefits, and application of policies.
