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FAA

Cleared for Takeoff with Safety and Compliance

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) sets rigorous safety and compliance standards for aviation operators — including airlines, private charters, cargo carriers, maintenance providers, as well as safety-sensitive personnel like pilots, mechanics, and air traffic controllers.

Compliance with these regulations is essential not just for ensuring the safety of passengers and crew, but also for enabling aviation businesses to deliver the reliable services that underpin commerce, travel, and the public’s trust in air transportation. Gradient helps you navigate FAA requirements so you can keep your operations safely in the air.

FAA Compliance Solutions

FAA compliance requires precision at every altitude — and helps you avoid disruptions like suspensions and grounding of operations. From establishing your business to maintaining ongoing safety programs, Gradient will help you clear the way for safer skies.

Setting up an aviation business under FAA regulations requires attention to detail from day one, and missing a step puts your operations — and compliance — at risk. We’ll help you establish and maintain a solid foundation, ensuring you can operate legally in U.S. airspace. With our support, you’ll avoid costly delays, reduce regulatory risk, and keep your business flying high.

  • Business Name Registration and Licensing
  • Employee Identification Number (EIN)

For aviation operators, a compliant drug and alcohol program is non-negotiable. But from pre-employment screenings to random testing, managing these programs on your own can be time-consuming and error-prone — and mistakes can lead to fines, flight disruptions, or grounded operations.

Gradient takes the turbulence out of compliance by overseeing every detail, from coordinating with Medical Review Officers (MROs) to tracking test results and follow-ups. With our expert support, you’ll protect your workforce and maintain operational readiness.

  • Random Selection Management
  • Test Setup, Coordination, & Tracking
  • Follow-up Testing Program Management
  • Document Retention
  • National Network of Collection Sites, Labs, & MROs
  • Supervisor Reasonable Suspicion Training
  • Drug & Alcohol Testing Policy Development
  • SAP Referrals
  • DOT MIS & Audit Reporting
  • Regulatory Consulting

Accurate specimen collections are essential to maintaining FAA compliance — but ensuring every test is conducted properly can be a logistical challenge. Mistakes in collection protocols or chain-of-custody issues can result in delays, retests, or regulatory violations. Gradient ensures every collection meets FAA standards for accuracy and integrity.

With two Oregon-based locations, we make it easy for your safety-sensitive employees to get tested on time and without disruption. The result? Smoother operations, fewer delays, and total confidence in your compliance process.

Specimen Collections

CleanFleet and Glostone are now Gradient

We’ve joined forces to deliver even greater compliance solutions. By uniting our strengths and resources, we can provide an elevated level of partnership — all with the same trusted team safeguarding your future.
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