The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking a $304,272 civil penalty against Southwest Airlines, alleging the carrier failed to maintain mandatory drug and alcohol oversight for 11 employees in safety-sensitive roles.
The group—which includes pilots, flight attendants, and aircraft mechanics—had previously tested positive for substances such as cocaine, marijuana, and amphetamines. Despite these prior results, the FAA claims Southwest allowed them to return to work without completing the strictly regulated follow-up testing process required by federal law.
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