DGI has designed a training program based on the DOT's 14 CFR and the ICAO Technical Instructions for the Safe Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Air, that covers every transport related function (TRF) in the air industry.
Why Do I need Air Carrier Training?
If your job function affects the safe transport of dangerous goods by air for your air carrier, you must have Function Specific Training. On October 7, 2005, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released Docket No: FAA-2003-15085 "Hazardous Material Training Requirements." Compliance Date: February 7, 2007.
Click here to view the complete final rule.
Click here to view notice issued 2/13/07 from the DOT/FAA.
This final rule sets out specific training requirements for all airline personnel that have job functions involving Dangerous Goods transportation. It encompasses both will and will not carry certificate holders. This includes employees, Direct Supervisors of these employees, Contractors such as ground handling companies, subcontractors and any other person used in a Dangerous Goods transport related function (TRF – New acronym) by the certificate holder. It applies to full time, part time, new hires and persons working for the carrier in foreign locations. The final rule also addresses aircraft repair stations.
Transport Related Functions (TRF) include any function performed for the certificate holder relating to the Acceptance, Rejection, Storage incidental to transport, Handling, Packaging of COMAT, Loading of items for transport on board an aircraft.