FBO Safety Manager workshop is a rigorous program for individuals that are or will be managing an FBO’s safety management system (SMS). With IS-BAH conformance in mind, the workshop features sessions on developing and implementing an SMS, as well as activities designed to assist in measuring and improving safety performance. Individuals who have completed this workshop will be well prepared to manage the chal- lenges of building a successful FBO safety program and safety culture. Aviation fuel is at the center of many FBO operations and making sure that the fuel delivered to aircraft is “clean, dry and on-specification” is the goal in every refueling. The new Certified QC Inspector Workshop will provide attendees with a comprehensive education in everything fuel handling related. Covering topics that include fuel characteristics, filtration, sampling & testing, maintenance and setting up a conformant inspection program, this workshop will include both classroom instruction and hands-on experience in the most common fuel quality control tasks. Attendees will also receive instruction on developing internal QC training programs that assure that all refueling personnel understand the basics of aviation fuel handling and quality management. NATA is also very pleased to partner with ServiceElements, International to introduce the Competitive Strategies for Client Services Seminar (How Air Charter and Aircraft Management Companies Leverage Service to Win in the Marketplace). Designed specifi- cally for professionals in the charter Aviation Business Journal | 4th Quarter 2017 management world, the workshop will explore the attributes of mod- ern service expectations and assists in the development of a plan to meet and exceed those expecta- tions both personally and compa- nywide. Utilizing service scenario simulations, group exercises and class discussions, the Competitive Strategies for Client Services Seminar is tailored to build service confi- dence and skill in all attendees. In addition to these workshops, the popular NATA FBO Success Seminar, the Advanced Deicing Workshop and eight regional NATA Industry Town Halls fill out the 2018 calendar. NATA has long stood for educational and professional development excellence and 2018 will be no exception. Be sure to check out our website at www.nata.aero/events for details or to register for one these exciting events. Our facilita- tors and staff look forward to see- ing you and your team in 2018! SECURITY AND DRUG PROGRAM UPDATES FROM NATACS Have you implemented the Twelve-Five Standard Security Program (TFSSP) Change 6? On July 31, 2017, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) released a memorandum to covered aircraft operators regarding the upcoming changes to the Twelve-Five Standard Security Program (TFSSP). These changes, commonly referred to as Change 6, must be implemented no later than January 17, 2018. A notable difference includes an increase in the minimum number of required hours for initial and recurrent training for TFSSP Ground Security Coordinators (GSC). NATA Compliance Services (NATACS) is launching an update to its cur- rent GSC training. As January 17th quickly approaches, all twelve-five aircraft operators should be diligent in understanding and complying with Change 6. For any questions, please contact your Principal Security Inspector (PSI). DOT Part 40 Final Rule | Changes to the Drug-Testing Panel The Department of Transportation (DOT) recently published the Final Rule to the changes in its drug testing program. These changes include adding four new semi-synthetic opioids to the testing panel that go into effect January 1, 2018. The four semi-synthetic opioids are: oxy- codone, oxymorphone, hydrocodone and hydromorphone. Changes to the testing panel means changes to the Custody and Control Form (CCF), the company policy and the materials posted in the facility. Drug Program Managers (DPM) must ensure these are updated by the first of the year and should check with their Third Party Administrator (TPA) for updated materials. The one exception is the ‘old’ CCF, which can be used until June 30, 2018, but no later. After ordering and receiving new CCFs, the DPM can identify the new CCFs by checking Step 5A for the addition of the four new semi-synthetic opioids. Visit www.transportation.gov or con- tact NATA Compliance Services at [email protected] for more information. 59
