Here's how DEI in the control tower threatens airline safety
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Congress looks poised to enact a five-year reauthorization for the FAA by Friday. But something critical is missing from the bill: a total ban on DEI in the aviation industry.
William E. Trachman is the general counsel of Mountain States Legal Foundation. He previously served as deputy assistant secretary for civil rights in the Department of Education, under President Trump.
But the framework of "DEI" – an entirely different beast due to its ideological thrust – simply doesn’t fly. In the aviation industry, specifically, it’s downright reckless. What’s more, it’s patently illegal, because federal civil rights laws bar race discrimination in employment.
Recent incidents demonstrate how important it is for employees in and around aircrafts to be skilled. Whether it’s doors blowing off, near-misses in the air or on the tarmac, or unruly passengers, the safe and effective operation of airplanes depends upon individuals who are quick on their feet, knowledgeable and well-trained. Indeed, aviation is an industry that regularly faces rapidly changing conditions, ranging from mechanical difficulties to extreme weather.