Built for Airlines, MROs, and Aviation Services
Aviation HR Solutions
FAA drug and alcohol testing, A&P mechanic certification tracking, and aviation workforce compliance for airlines and MROs in the US.
- Serving all 50 states
- Certified HR practitioners
- Since 1958
Aviation HR Challenges
HR Challenges Unique to Your Industry
- 1FAA drug and alcohol testing for safety-sensitive aviation employees
- 2A&P mechanic certificate verification and continuing education tracking
- 3Background checks and security threat assessments for airport access
- 4Complex shift scheduling for 24/7 airline and MRO operations
- 5TSA and DHS security background check requirements for access credentials
- 6Union workforce management for airline and ground handling operations
- 7Multi-state compliance for aviation operations spanning multiple stations
Catapult Solutions
How Catapult HR Helps
- FAA drug and alcohol testing program management for safety-sensitive aviation roles
- A&P mechanic certificate verification and continuing education tracking
- Background checks and TSA security threat assessment coordination
- Complex shift scheduling and overtime compliance for aviation operations
- Union contract compliance for airline and ground services workforces
- Multi-state payroll and compliance for multi-station aviation operations
- Employment law guidance and HR compliance audits
By the numbers
Why aviation HR needs a specialist
25%
Minimum share of safety-sensitive aviation employees FAA requires to be randomly drug tested in 2026 (10% alcohol)
2.8x
Injury rate in air transportation vs all private industry: 6.5 vs 2.3 cases per 100 full-time workers (2024)
13,100
Projected openings each year for aircraft and avionics mechanics and technicians, 2025 to 2035
What we do
HR Services for Aviation Employers
Expert support across the HR functions that matter most to your industry
ComplianceEmployee HandbookAviation handbooks covering FAA obligations, security conduct, drug testing, and safety standards.Learn more →
ComplianceHR Compliance AuditFull HR audit for aviation employers against FAA, TSA, and federal and state employment law standards.Learn more →
HR AdvisoryUnlimited HR AdviceSame-day answers from certified HR practitioners on policies, employee issues and compliance questions.Learn more →
What members say
“The services and support provided by Catapult have consistently been top tier! As a C-Suite HR Leader, the trusted feedback and resources readily available by Catapult has proven over several years to be incredibly valuable. Special shoutout to Linda Hunter for her consultation to me, my team, and the organization at-large!”
HR Built for Aviation, Safety-Critical Workforce Compliance at Every Altitude
Our practitioners understand FAA drug testing, A&P credentialing, and the workforce compliance challenges unique to airlines, MROs, and aviation service providers in the US.