FAA Proposes $56,000 Fine Against Spring City Jet for Drug and Alcohol Testing Violations
Summary
The Federal Aviation Administration proposes a $56,000 civil penalty against Spring City Jet, Inc. of Milwaukee, Wisconsin for allegedly failing to ensure employees performing safety-sensitive functions were tested per the company's approved drug and alcohol testing program. The violations involve five pilots and an aircraft mechanic during the period December 2023 to December 2024. Spring City Jet has 30 days to respond to the FAA's enforcement letter.
What changed
The FAA alleges that Spring City Jet violated drug and alcohol testing regulations by failing to ensure that all employees performing safety-sensitive functions—including five pilots and an aircraft mechanic—were subject to testing in accordance with its approved testing program. The violations occurred during various periods between December 2023 and December 2024. The proposed civil penalty is $56,000.
Spring City Jet has 30 days after receiving the FAA's enforcement letter to respond to the agency. All aviation operators should review their drug and alcohol testing programs to confirm all employees in safety-sensitive roles are properly enrolled in and subject to required testing. Failure to comply with testing requirements can result in significant civil penalties from the FAA.
What to do next
- Review your company's drug and alcohol testing program to confirm all employees in safety-sensitive functions are properly enrolled
- Verify testing documentation for pilots, mechanics, and other safety-sensitive personnel is current and complete
- Prepare a response within 30 days if you receive an FAA enforcement letter regarding testing violations
Penalties
$56,000 civil penalty (proposed)
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FAA Proposes $56,000 Fine Against Spring City Jet for Alleged Drug and Alcohol Testing Violations
Thursday, April 2, 2026 WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $56,000 civil penalty against Spring City Jet, Inc. of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for allegedly violating drug and alcohol testing regulations.
The FAA alleges that Spring City Jet failed to ensure that all of its employees who performed safety-sensitive functions were subject to testing in accordance with its approved drug and alcohol testing program. The employees, including five pilots and an aircraft mechanic, performed safety-sensitive functions during various periods between December 2023 and December 2024.
Spring City Jet has 30 days after receiving the FAA’s enforcement letter to respond to the agency.
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