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FAA Drug Testing for Midway Airport Employers — MDW, Bedford Park, and Southwest Chicago Corridor
Mobile FAA and DOT on-site drug and alcohol testing for ground handlers, cargo operators, charter carriers, and maintenance contractors — collections at your MDW-area facility, not a clinic across town.
Chicago Midway International Airport serves as a major hub for Southwest Airlines and a growing base for cargo and charter operations on Chicago's southwest side. Aviation employers at Midway — ground handlers, cargo operators, maintenance contractors, and FBO services — are required to maintain FAA-compliant drug and alcohol testing programs under 14 CFR Part 120 and 49 CFR Part 40.
OnSite Employer Testing coordinates mobile FAA and DOT drug and alcohol testing for Midway airport employers and the surrounding southwest Chicago corridor including Bedford Park, Cicero, Burbank, Oak Lawn, and Chicago Lawn. We also serve O'Hare ORD employers in the northwest corridor. See how it works, instant quote calculator, and all locations.
Aviation Employers at Midway Airport (MDW)
Ground Handling at MDW
Midway's primary carrier Southwest Airlines uses ground handling contractors for ramp, baggage, and fueling operations. Ground handling employees performing safety-sensitive functions are FAA-regulated and require a compliant drug and alcohol testing program.
We coordinate on-site collections for ground handling contractors and ramp service companies at MDW-area facilities — aligned to turn schedules and your DER authorization.
Cargo and Freight
Midway handles significant air freight activity. Cargo employers with safety-sensitive workers are covered under FAA testing requirements.
We coordinate pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion testing for cargo and freight operators in Bedford Park, Cicero, and the southwest corridor.
Charter Operators
Charter carriers operating at Midway have flight crew, dispatch, and maintenance employees covered under 14 CFR Part 120.
We coordinate DOT/FAA collections for charter and Part 135 operators with Chicago-area staging — without sending crew off-site during narrow dispatch windows.
Maintenance Contractors
Aircraft maintenance organizations servicing aircraft at Midway perform safety-sensitive functions requiring FAA drug and alcohol testing.
We coordinate mobile collections at maintenance shops and line-station facilities in the MDW corridor — with chain-of-custody documentation under 49 CFR Part 40.
FAA and DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Requirements
Midway-area aviation employers must run registered programs under 14 CFR Part 120, with collections executed through 49 CFR Part 40 procedures. Regulatory references include the FAA drug and alcohol testing program office and DOT Part 40 policy guidance.
Covered employees include pilots, dispatchers, mechanics, and contract staff performing safety-sensitive duties — not only direct airline hires. Programs must address every federally required test reason and route results through your designated lab and MRO path.
- Pre-employment testing before safety-sensitive work begins
- Random selections at FAA annual rates
- Post-accident testing within required time frames
- Reasonable suspicion when supervisors document observations
- Return-to-duty and follow-up after violations
- Breath alcohol testing (BAT) when alcohol testing is ordered
OnSite coordinates the collection visit and custody workflow your TPA specifies. Program registration, policy design, and compliance obligations remain with your DER and qualified advisors.
Testing Services Available for Midway Area Employers
DOT-regulated urine drug testing includes MRO review and federal chain-of-custody under 49 CFR Part 40.
- Pre-employment and random program support
- Reasonable suspicion and return-to-duty testing
Breath alcohol testing (BAT certified)
Mobile and on-site collections at your facility or hangar
Communities We Serve Near Midway
We coordinate mobile employer drug and alcohol testing for MDW-area employers including:
Bedford Park, Cicero, Berwyn, Stickney, Burbank, Oak Lawn, Chicago Lawn, Clearing, Garfield Ridge, Summit, Justice, Bridgeview, Evergreen Park, and the southwest Chicago corridor.
Coverage depends on facility address, test type, program requirements, and collector availability. Submit a quote request or use our instant quote calculator to confirm support for your program.
Why Midway Corridor Employers Choose OnSite
- Collections at your facility — less downtime for ramp and maintenance staff
- DOT-certified collectors for FAA Part 120 programs
- Early-morning and shift-based scheduling for southwest side operations
- Post-accident response coordinated with your DER
Serving both MDW and ORD aviation employers from Rolling Meadows HQ
Questions from employers in this region
Do you serve both O'Hare and Midway airport employers?
Yes. We coordinate mobile FAA and DOT drug and alcohol testing for employers at both ORD and MDW. We are based in Rolling Meadows — approximately 5 miles from O'Hare and 20 miles from Midway.
Southwest Airlines is our carrier at Midway. Can you handle their ground crew testing?
We coordinate testing for ground handling and aviation contractor employers — not directly for airline employees whose programs are managed at the corporate level. If you are a ground handling contractor or aviation service company at MDW, contact us to discuss your program.
What is the difference between FAA Part 120 and Non-DOT testing?
FAA Part 120 covers safety-sensitive aviation employees under federal rules administered through DOT Part 40 procedures. Non-DOT testing applies to employees covered only by your employer handbook policy. Orders, forms, and modalities must stay separated — we coordinate both when your program requires it.
Can you collect in Bedford Park or Cicero?
Often yes, when your site can provide private staging and any required access is arranged in advance. Share your address when you request coverage.
Core programs: Mobile & on-site drug testing, DOT drug testing, Non-DOT drug testing, Post-accident testing, Reasonable suspicion testing, Random testing programs, Breath alcohol testing. Planning: how it works, instant quote calculator, all locations. Industries: employer industries we support. Long-form answers: Employer drug testing FAQ. Quick questions: Contact us.
For how we think about regions and feasibility, see service areas.
Nationally coordinated collection support
OnSite Employer Testing is headquartered in Illinois and coordinates mobile and on-site employer testing across selected regions and employer locations—including through partner collectors when your program, timing, and geography allow. Availability depends on location, timing, test type, site access, collector availability, and scheduling needs.
Ready to coordinate on-site FAA testing for your Midway area operation?
Submit a quote request with your facility location, safety-sensitive headcount, and program type. We review and respond with what we can support for your MDW-area operation.