2026 FAA DER Roundtable Seminar
FAA Roundtable Registration Is Open Secure your spot NOW — seating is limited and spots are filling fast!
2026 FAA Designated Employer Representative (DER) Roundtable Seminar
Hosted by Alaska Airlines • Hawaiian Airlines • Horizon Air • Co-Hosted by WorkforceQA
Seattle, WA (Renton) | May 2026
Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air have graciously offered to host the 2026 FAA Designated Employer Representative (DER) Roundtable Seminar at their state-of-the-art training facility in Seattle, Washington (Renton).
WorkforceQA is proud to co-host this premier in-person event dedicated to FAA-regulated Drug & Alcohol (D&A) testing and employee screening programs, compliance, and audit readiness.
Join us for two days of hands-on learning and peer collaboration designed to help DERs confidently manage their programs and stay ahead of FAA expectations.
What to Expect
This yearly roundtable brings together DERs and aviation compliance and screening experts for a full day of practical learning and connection. Expect engaging speaker sessions, panel discussions, and plenty of peer-to-peer conversations focused on real-world best practices, compliance updates, and operational strategies that strengthen program consistency and FAA compliance.
A highlight of this year’s program will be a tour of the Alaska Airlines training facility. Attendees will have the opportunity to see inside the new space and learn how Alaska Airlines supports training and operational readiness—an added, on-the-ground look at the environment that helps shape safety, performance, and compliance in aviation.
Attendees can expect a high-value agenda featuring:
- Expert speakers in aviation compliance and screening
- Panel discussions covering current challenges and emerging trends
- Roundtable sessions designed for real-world scenario discussion
- Practical takeaways for strengthening program administration and audit readiness
- Time built in for networking and professional connections
"I look forward to this roundtable each year, as I continue to grow in this field and gain even more knowledge from your experts. No matter how long you've been in the business, it seems there is always something new to learn. I am looking forward to seeing everyone in Seattle next year!"
Who Should Attend
This event is ideal for:
- FAA Designated Employer Representatives (DERs)
- Aviation HR, Safety, Compliance, and Operations professionals
- Program administrators supporting FAA/DOT drug & alcohol testing compliance
- Leaders looking to improve processes, reduce risk, and align internal teams
REGISTRATION IS OPEN:
2025 FAA DER Roundtable
SPONSORED BY:
Co-Hosted by WorkforceQA
WorkforceQA provides nationwide FAA-compliant drug & alcohol testing and FCRA-certified background screening services. We help employers stay audit-ready and confident in every aspect of compliance.