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DOT Hazmat Carrier Requirements: Air/IATA

  • In accordance with the DOT HMR 49 CFR Part 175
  • Available in: United States English | España Español
  • Learn at your own pace and on your own schedule
  • Receive your certificate instantly upon completion
  • Select from SCORM-compliant, online streaming, virtual instructor-led, or in-person learning formats
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$49.99
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$49.49
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$48.99
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Course Facts

What You Get
What You Get
Certificate of Completion
Training Duration
Training Duration
3 Hour(s)
Learning Type
Learning Type
100% online, available 24/7
Course Access Validity
Course Access Validity
3-month completion timeline, 1-year access to training materials.
Device Support
Device Support
Apple
Android
Windows
Web
Certificate Validity
Certificate Validity
36 months, before a refresher is required.

Our DOT Hazmat Carrier Requirements: Air/IATA course provides essential training for hazmat employers and employees involved in the air transportation of hazardous materials. This includes air carriers, indirect air carriers, freight forwarders, and personnel responsible for packaging, labeling, loading, and unloading hazardous materials for passenger and cargo aircraft.

The course covers modal-specific requirements outlined in 49 CFR Part 175 (Carriage by Aircraft) under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR), along with applicable IATA requirements.

According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), hazardous materials incidents in air transport continue to pose significant safety risks, reinforcing the need for proper training and regulatory compliance.

Who Needs This DOT IATA Training?

  • Air carriers transporting hazardous materials by passenger or cargo aircraft.
  • Indirect air carriers and freight forwarders handling hazmat shipments.
  • Employees responsible for packaging, marking, labeling, and documentation.
  • Personnel involved in loading and unloading hazardous materials.
  • Hazmat employers ensuring compliance with DOT IATA training requirements.

Why Choose Our DOT IATA Training?

  • Meets DOT requirements under 49 CFR Part 175 and aligns with IATA standards.
  • Covers aviation hazmat training with real-world application scenarios.
  • Designed for both initial and recurrent hazmat training needs.
  • Provides clear guidance on carrier responsibilities and compliance.
  • Supports workforce safety and regulatory adherence in air transport

DOT Hazmat Carrier Requirements: Air/IATA Course Syllabus

This DOT Hazmat Carrier Requirements: Air/IATA consists of 5 lessons divided into 3 modules. Students are required to take each lesson in sequential order as listed below.

Lessons

Introduction

Module 1: Hazardous Materials Regulations


This module defines hazardous materials and their classifications under applicable regulations. It explains the purpose of Hazardous Materials Regulations and identifies key enforcing federal agencies. Training requirements for hazmat employees are also summarized.

  • Lesson 1: Regulatory Overview

Module 2: Hazardous Materials Table


This module explains how to read and use the hazmat table. It walks learners through Columns 1 to 10 of the hazardous material table, the appendices, and the hazmat classes table.

  • Lesson 2: Hazardous Materials Table – Part 1
  • Lesson 3: Hazardous Materials Table – Part 2

Module 3: Carrier Requirements – Air


Understand how Hazardous Materials Regulations apply to air transport and define shipper and carrier responsibilities. Identify permitted hazardous materials, packaging requirements, and quantity limitations based on cargo location. Summarize required pilot-in-command information and recognize segregation and special regulatory requirements for specific hazard classes.

  • Lesson 4: Carrier Requirements – Air Part 1
  • Lesson 5: Carrier Requirements – Air Part 2

Final Examination

Frequently Asked Questions

The DOT Hazmat Carrier Requirements: Air/IATA training course is in compliance with the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) found in 49 CFR Part 175 (Carriage by Aircraft).

For more in-depth training of the U.S. DOT’s hazmat regulations, enroll for our 10-Hour DOT Hazmat Transportation: Advanced General Awareness Training course which provides general and function specific guidance hazmat transportation.

Transporting hazardous materials by air presents significant risks to public safety and the environment. All personnel involved must comply with the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180).

This 3-hour DOT Hazmat Carrier Requirements: Air/IATA training course is designed for employees involved in air transport, including air carriers, indirect air carriers, and freight forwarders. It also applies to personnel who package, label, load, or unload hazardous materials for transport on passenger or cargo aircraft.

The course provides guidance on regulatory requirements for air transport, including the Hazardous Materials Table (HMT), packaging requirements, quantity limitations, segregation and stowage rules, and pilot-in-command notification. It also covers incident reporting requirements and FAA-related training expectations.

The DOT Hazmat transportation training requirements are outlined in Subpart H of Part 172 of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR).

  • Meets DOT requirements under 49 CFR Part 175 and aligns with IATA standards.
  • Covers aviation hazmat training with real-world application scenarios.
  • Designed for both initial and recurrent hazmat training needs.
  • Provides clear guidance on carrier responsibilities and compliance.
  • Supports workforce safety and regulatory adherence in air transport

The DOT Hazmat Carrier Requirements: Air/IATA course is specifically suited to:

  • Broaden the knowledge of individuals who have completed our 4-hour DOT Hazmat Transportation: General Awareness Training course.
  • Employees involved in commercial air transport of hazardous materials.
  • Air carriers, indirect air carriers, and freight forwarders.
  • Personnel handling hazardous materials at any stage of air transportation.
  • Workers responsible for packaging, marking, labeling, loading, or unloading hazmat.
  • Pilots, co-pilots, and crew transporting dangerous goods by aircraft.
  • Security and inspection personnel handling air cargo and unit load devices.
  • Emergency responders, safety officers, and airport security personnel.
  • Compliance officers ensuring adherence to DOT HMR requirements.

There are no prerequisites for this course.

This 3-Hour DOT Hazmat Carrier Requirements: Air/IATA online training certificate has a 3-year validity period. According to the DOT, individuals must re-take the DOT Hazmat Carrier Requirements: Air/IATA course in its entirety when their safety training certificate expires to renew their certification and fulfill the DOT’s recurrent training requirements.

Certificate of Completion: Immediately after passing the final exam, you can download, save, or print your certificate in PDF format.

Validity: The course certificate is valid for three years.

Renewal: Simply take this course in 36 months to maintain compliance and stay current with DOT hazmat transportation requirements.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Course Objectives

After completing the course, the learner will be able to:

  • Understand the regulatory requirements for transportation of hazardous materials by aircraft.
  • Understand the training requirements for air carrier employees as set forth by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
  • Summarize the information that must be provided to the pilot-in-command.
  • Understand the packaging requirements for transportation of hazardous materials by aircraft.
  • Describe the quantity limitations for air transportation depending on the location of cargo on the aircraft.
  • Understand the requirements for segregation and stowage of hazardous materials.
  • Summarize the reporting requirements for incidents involving hazardous materials.

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Hazmat Cargo Operations
“Air cargo transport of dangerous goods can be tricky. This course gives a good overview of the DOT Hazmat regulations related to airlines and air cargo rules.”
Bradley Larson
Hazmat Shipper
“This course gives good information of the DOT regulations when transporting hazardous goods in aircrafts. I’m really happy I chose this course!”
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"It’s sometimes a bit frustrating to have go through these courses time and again but HAZWOPER OSHA did a good job of sharing the IATA and DOT regulatory information in a simple format."

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