ARO.RAMP.106 Alcohol testing

• Regulation (EU) 2020/745 found in: Air Operations (965/2012) Part-ARO Part-ORO Part-CAT Part-SPA Part-NCC Part-NCO Part-SPO (Sep 2023)

ARO.RAMP.106 Alcohol testing Regulation (EU) 2020/745 (a) The competent authority shall carry out alcohol testing on flight and cabin crew. (b) The Agency shall provide competent authorities with a list of Union and third-country operators for the prioritisation of alcohol testing within the ramp inspection programme in accordance with [ARO.RAMP.105](#_DxCrossRefBm318085322) based on a risk assessment performed by the Agency, taking into account the robustness and effectiveness of existing psychoactive testing programmes. (c) When selecting operators for alcohol testing of flight and cabin crew, the competent authority shall use the list established in accordance with point (b). (d) Whenever data concerning alcohol tests is included in the centralised database in accordance with point (b) of point [ARO.RAMP.145](#_DxCrossRefBm318085082), the competent authority shall ensure that such data excludes any personal data of the crew member concerned. (e) In case of a reasonable cause or suspicion, alcohol tests may be carried out at any time. (f) The alcohol testing methodology shall apply recognised quality standards that ensure accurate testing results. (g) A flight crew or cabin crew member who refuses to cooperate during tests or who has been identified to be under the influence of alcohol after a positive test shall not be allowed to continue his or her duty. ARO.RAMP.106 Alcohol testing Regulation (EU) 2020/745 (a) The competent authority shall carry out alcohol testing on flight and cabin crew. (b) The Agency shall provide competent authorities with a list of Union and third-country operators for the prioritisation of alcohol testing within the ramp inspection programme in accordance with [ARO.RAMP.105](#_DxCrossRefBm927677691) based on a risk assessment performed by the Agency, taking into account the robustness and effectiveness of existing psychoactive testing programmes. (c) When selecting operators for alcohol testing of flight and cabin crew, the competent authority shall use the list established in accordance with point (b). (d) Whenever data concerning alcohol tests is included in the centralised database in accordance with point (b) of point [ARO.RAMP.145](#_DxCrossRefBm927677444), the competent authority shall ensure that such data excludes any personal data of the crew member concerned. (e) In case of a reasonable cause or suspicion, alcohol tests may be carried out at any time. (f) The alcohol testing methodology shall apply recognised quality standards that ensure accurate testing results. (g) A flight crew or cabin crew member who refuses to cooperate during tests or who has been identified to be under the influence of alcohol after a positive test shall not be allowed to continue his or her duty. #### ARO.RAMP.106 Alcohol testing *Regulation (EU) 2020/745* (a) The competent authority shall carry out alcohol testing on flight and cabin crew. (b) The Agency shall provide competent authorities with a list of Union and third-country operators for the prioritisation of alcohol testing within the ramp inspection programme in accordance with [ARO.RAMP.105](#_DxCrossRefBm523087204) based on a risk assessment performed by the Agency, taking into account the robustness and effectiveness of existing psychoactive testing programmes. (c) When selecting operators for alcohol testing of flight and cabin crew, the competent authority shall use the list established in accordance with point (b). (d) Whenever data concerning alcohol tests is included in the centralised database in accordance with point (b) of point [ARO.RAMP.145](#_DxCrossRefBm523086949), the competent authority shall ensure that such data excludes any personal data of the crew member concerned. (e) In case of a reasonable cause or suspicion, alcohol tests may be carried out at any time. (f) The alcohol testing methodology shall apply recognised quality standards that ensure accurate testing results. (g) A flight crew or cabin crew member who refuses to cooperate during tests or who has been identified to be under the influence of alcohol after a positive test shall not be allowed to continue his or her duty.