FAA eyes fines against Sun Country over drug testing
The Federal Aviation Administration is proposing a fine of about $110,000 against Sun Country Airlines for alleged safety violations.
The FAA accuses the Twin Cities-based carrier of violating federal drug and alcohol testing regulations. The agency contends the airline did not conduct pre-employment drug tests and receive verified negative results before hiring or transferring four employees into safety-sensitive positions.
The FAA also says the company transferred another employee to a safety-sensitive position after her drug test was no longer valid. In addition, the FAA alleges Sun Country failed to include one pilot and seven cargo screeners in a pool for random drug and alcohol testing.
Sun Country did not immediately offer comment. The company has 30 days to respond to the FAA.
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