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Airline Regulations Education and Training

Ensure your team is meeting all FAA regulations with the right education and training

By Catherine Ryan
Airlines must meet a wide range of industry and FAA regulations. From cargo handling to pilot certification, it is imperative that all employees of any airline fully understand and comply with all airline regulations. Failure to comply with federal regulations for airlines can result in serious fines, legal troubles and even the forced closure of operations.

To keep your airline operations running smoothly, make sure that you and all of your employees have access to the best professional education and training materials available. As you seek out resources for airline regulations education and training, do the following:

1. Search for airline regulation training materials that provide a broad selection of information.

2. Keep training up-to-date with airline industry association educational programs.

3. Supplement training with free information from government agencies.

 

Find resources to learn the foundation of airline government regulation

If you are looking to update your knowledge of government airline regulations, review the basics online. From air passenger regulations to general federal airline restrictions, all employees can benefit from simple a basic online refresher.
Try: Go to GPO Access for a collection of the latest airline regulations. Review Chapter 2 of the Air Transport Association Handbook which discusses the government agencies that have governed the airline industry since the industry underwent financial deregulation in the 1978.

Stay up-to-date with official airline regulations through industry association seminars and programs

Industry associations are a great place to find refresher training courses workshops and seminars. Staying current with airline association programs is not only good for training, but will help your airline stay on top of the latest industry trends.
Try: Attend the Regional Airline Association's Summer Seminars Series. The programs cover a wide range of airline issues, including regulatory concerns. Sign up for the Airline Commercial Challenges and Regulatory Issues course provided by the International Air Transport Association.

Get airline federal regulations training materials from government websites

There is no better source for educational materials that cover government regulations on airlines than the websites of the government agencies that have established the regulations. These websites will provide you with information about the most current laws, regulations and standards that exist for the airline industry today.
Try: Review the Airline Water Supplies materials on the U.S Environmental Protection Agency's website to stay current with the latest standards in airline water regulations. Get an in depth education on airline security regulations at the Aviation Security Advisory Committee Research Center on the Transportation Security Administration's website.

 

  • Read the news sections of airline association websites to stay current with developing stories that may impact domestic and international airline regulations.

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