The aircraft services firm that faces a proposed Federal Aviation Administration civil penalty for drug and alcohol testing violations has issued a statement saying it is working with the federal agency to understand the alleged violations and address them in a timely manner.
The investigation involves testing and record-keeping at the Leading Edge Aviation Service’s Victorville location site, which provides restoration, maintenance, custom painting and graphics for military, private and corporate aircraft.
The Irvine-based company said in the statement issued Monday, Aug. 17, that safety of employees and customers is a top priority.
The federal agency has proposed a $380,600 civil penalty for violations involving “safety sensitive” jobs, including aircraft and preventive maintenance.
“We are also conducting our own independent review to ensure that where necessary we bring our practices into full compliance with the agency’s requirements above and beyond what is alleged in this instance,” according to the statement.