Narrated lessons
About 46 min
Languages
English & Spanish
Certificate
On completion
Narration
AI-Narrated

Transportation & Drug and Alcohol Programs

FAA Drug and Alcohol Awareness Training for Aviation Employees

Drug and alcohol awareness training for aviation safety-sensitive employees under 14 CFR Part 120.

Online and self-paced, in English and Spanish

Real-world scenarios with quizzes and a certificate on completion

Simple and classic learning style with text and auto audio narrationAI

$11.95 per course credit, no subscription

Who needs FAA Drug & Alcohol Awareness (Employees) training?

Safety-sensitive aviation employees covered by FAA drug and alcohol testing rules.

What the rules require

FAA rules (14 CFR 120.115(c)(1) and 120.223(a)) require employers to provide information and education on drug use and alcohol misuse to safety-sensitive employees. The rules set no minimum minutes for employees; an employee assistance program is mandatory.

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Education on effects of drug use and alcohol misuse

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Know the prohibited conduct, testing and consequences

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An employee assistance program

What you will learn in FAA Drug & Alcohol Awareness (Employees) training

The course is made of short lessons with real-world scenarios and quizzes. Here is what each module covers.

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Module 1

  • Welcome to Drug and Alcohol Awareness Training for Aviation Employees
  • Who Is Covered, and What Is Safety-Sensitive Work
  • What Is Prohibited: Drugs
  • What Is Prohibited: Alcohol
  • When You Can Be Tested
  • How a Test Works
  • Refusals and Consequences
  • Your Employer's Program, Your Rights and Your Records

Real-world scenarios: Selected for a Random Test; Six Hours Is Not Eight

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Module 2

  • Why the Effects of Drugs Matter in Aviation
  • Marijuana
  • Cocaine and Amphetamines
  • Opioids and PCP
  • Alcohol Misuse: Health, Work and Personal Life
  • Mixing Substances, Medicines and CBD
  • Tolerance, Dependence and Addiction
  • Effects on the Work Environment and the Consequences of Drug Use

Real-world scenario: Pain Medicine After Surgery

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Module 3

  • What Signs and Symptoms Are, and What They Are Not
  • Physical, Behavioral and Performance Signs
  • Signs by Drug Group, and Things That Look Like Drug Use
  • Alcohol Misuse: Signs of a Problem and Ways to Help
  • Noticing Signs in Yourself
  • When You Notice Signs in a Coworker
  • If Supervisors Tell You What They Saw
  • Getting Help
  • Putting It All Together

Real-world scenarios: A Coworker Who Seems Off; Told to Take a Test; Asking for Help

What your organization still provides

Training is one part of a program. These are the parts only your organization can supply.

Questions from learners. PixelPupil does not provide trainers. Your organization names its own trainer or HR contact in PixelPupil, and learners use Ask the Trainer inside the course. The answer comes by email, and answers are expected within two business days.

Course Credit

$11.95

per credit

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One credit unlocks this course for one person. Assign it to any employee from your dashboard, any time.

Available in English and Spanish

No subscription, no renewal: buy only what you need

Certificate issued on completion

Frequently Asked Questions

Who needs FAA Drug & Alcohol Awareness (Employees) training?

Safety-sensitive aviation employees covered by FAA drug and alcohol testing rules.

How long does the FAA Drug & Alcohol Awareness (Employees) course take?

The course has about 46 min of narrated lessons, plus scenario quizzes and module assessments. It is self-paced and keeps your place if you stop and come back.

Is the course available in Spanish?

Yes. Every PixelPupil course is available in English and in Spanish, with Spanish narration (the Spanish title is Capacitación de Concientización sobre Drogas y Alcohol para Empleados de Aviación (FAA)).

Does this course make our organization compliant?

No course can do that on its own. This is general training based on the rules described on this page. It is not approved or endorsed by any government agency, and the certificate is a record that the person completed the course. Your organization still provides its own policies, procedures and records, and you should check the rules that apply to you with your own advisor.

How much does it cost?

$11.95 per course credit. One credit gives one person access to one course, and you can assign it to anyone from your dashboard. There is no subscription.

Who answers learners' questions about the course?

PixelPupil does not provide trainers. Your organization names its own trainer or HR contact in PixelPupil, and learners use Ask the Trainer inside the course. Answers come by email, and are expected within two business days.

Related training

General training information, not legal advice. PixelPupil courses are not approved or endorsed by any government agency and do not by themselves make an organization compliant. The certificate is a record of completion. Rules change, so check the rules that apply to your organization with your own advisor.

Page updated October 2026.

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