NTSB Issues Safety Recommendation A-19-007 to FAA Regarding Part 135 Operator Training Oversight

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued safety recommendation CEN17MA183, designated as A-19-007, addressed directly to the Federal Aviation Administration. This directive urges the FAA to require all operators holding certificates under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 135 to establish comprehensive programs designed for flight crewmembers who have demonstrated performance deficiencies or experienced failures during training. The recommendation further calls for the administration of additional oversight and training measures to effectively address and correct these identified performance deficiencies, ensuring that corrective actions are implemented to maintain safety standards within the commercial air carrier sector.