DOT HAZMAT Air Training (IATA DGR Aligned)
49 CFR + IATA DGR (67th Edition, 2026) training for dangerous goods offered for air transport.
Audit-ready certificates and records so your team can show current, role-specific compliance during reviews and carrier checks.
Who this course is for / not for
For
Hazmat employees preparing, documenting, reviewing, or offering dangerous goods for air shipment.
Not for
Teams that do not ship by air or only need standard DOT ground/hazmat training.
Prerequisite: Requires access to the current IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations manual and applies to actual air shipments.
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Course Overview
This course builds on regular DOT HAZMAT Advanced Awareness training and adds IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) requirements for hazardous materials transported by air. It is designed for teams that must prepare, review, and offer compliant air shipments without delays at acceptance.
Training content aligns to DOT 49 CFR §172.704 and IATA DGR Section 1.5 recurrent training requirements (every 24 months). Learners should have access to the current IATA DGR manual throughout the course and when applying procedures on the job.
Air-mode specific
Focused on air limitations, acceptance, and air documentation workflows.
Role-based training
Designed for shippers, forwarders, handlers, and documentation teams.
Audit-ready records
Completion certificate and logs support compliance reviews and renewals.
Audit Documentation
Certificate + Compliance Records
Learners receive an audit-ready completion certificate and training log upon passing the final assessment. Records are formatted to support DOT training documentation and IATA recurrent training tracking intervals.
No spam — compliance updates only.
Who Should Take This Course
This training is intended for employees whose job functions involve preparing, packaging, labeling, documenting, or offering hazardous materials for air transport.
49 CFR 107.329
Maximum civil penalties, adjusted annually for inflation
Why This Training Matters
Hazmat violations are enforced by PHMSA under 49 U.S.C. 5123, with maximum civil penalties set by 49 CFR 107.329 and adjusted annually for inflation. Incomplete or misaligned air shipment preparation can also trigger immediate carrier refusal to accept dangerous goods.
Teams must understand air-specific packing instructions, documentation standards, applicable limits and exceptions, and state/operator variations in IATA DGR before offering shipments.
Regulatory Basis
This course trains to both the DOT and IATA frameworks for dangerous goods by air. Each citation links to the official regulatory source.
Regulatory basis
- 49 CFR 172.704(a)
The U.S. DOT hazmat employee training requirement that applies to all hazardous materials offered for transport, including by air.
- IATA DGR 67th Edition (2026)
The current IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, effective 1 January 2026, that carriers adopt for dangerous goods moved by aircraft.
- IATA DGR Subsection 1.5 (Training & Assessment)
The dangerous-goods training/competency requirement, including recurrent training within 24 months of prior training.
- Enforcing agency
- PHMSA (U.S. DOT) for 49 CFR; carrier/airline acceptance under IATA/ICAO
- Renewal cycle
- IATA recurrent training is required within 24 months (IATA DGR §1.5); DOT hazmat training renews at least every three years (49 CFR 172.704(c)(2)). The shorter cycle governs for air work.
Citations link to the official regulatory text. Verify the current requirement against the primary source before relying on it.
What You'll Learn
Understand the Regulatory Framework for Air Transport of Hazardous Materials.
Apply Air-Specific Compliance Requirements to Job Functions.
Identify and Manage Air Transport Restrictions and Documentation Obligations.
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Enrollment & Pricing
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Complete air modules
Learners move through focused lessons, examples, and checkpoint quizzes.
Capture certificates
Issue certificates and keep training logs ready for DOT and IATA reviews.
Course Modules / Outline
11 focused modules for air transport compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about DOT 49 CFR and IATA DGR (67th Edition, 2026) dangerous-goods air training.
Which course do I need?
The HAZMAT training you need depends on how materials move and what your team actually does. Compare the governing regulation, renewal cycle, and duration for each course.
Ground · General Awareness
The baseline every hazmat employee needs under 49 CFR 172.704(a)(1), renewed every 3 years (172.704(c)(2)).
Advanced · Function-Specific
Adds task-specific training (172.704(a)(2)) and security-plan content (172.800) for staff who classify, package, load, or transport — same 3-year cycle, more depth.
Air · IATA DGR
Required on top of DOT rules whenever dangerous goods move by aircraft; adds the IATA DGR 67th Edition (2026) and a shorter 24-month recurrent cycle. If any shipment flies, air training governs.
- Who it's for
- Any hazmat employee; warehouse, shipping & logistics staff
- Mode / type
- Ground · general handling
- Governing reg
- 49 CFR 172.704(a)
- Renewal
- Every 3 years — 172.704(c)(2)
- Duration
- 1–2 hrs
- Who it's for
- Employees performing regulated functions — drivers, loaders, freight
- Mode / type
- Ground · function-specific + security plan
- Governing reg
- 49 CFR 172.704(a)(2) + 172.800
- Renewal
- Every 3 years — 172.704(c)(2)
- Duration
- 6–8 hrs
- Who it's for
- Shippers, forwarders & handlers of dangerous goods by air
- Mode / type
- Air cargo
- Governing reg
- 49 CFR 172.704 + IATA DGR 67th Ed.
- Renewal
- 24 months (IATA DGR §1.5) + 3-yr DOT
- Duration
- 4–5 hrs
- Who it's for
- LQG/SQG generator & EHS personnel
- Mode / type
- Hazardous waste (not transport)
- Governing reg
- 40 CFR 262.17(a)(7)
- Renewal
- Annual review — 262.17(a)(7)(iii)
- Duration
- 3–4 hrs
- Who it's for
- Covered-entity & business-associate workforce
- Mode / type
- PHI / healthcare data
- Governing reg
- 45 CFR 164.530(b)(1)
- Renewal
- Change-triggered; commonly annual
- Duration
- 2 hrs
- Who it's for
- Supervisors of CDL drivers
- Mode / type
- DOT drug & alcohol
- Governing reg
- 49 CFR 382.603
- Renewal
- Once; no federal recurrence
- Duration
- 2 hrs (60 + 60)
- Who it's for
- General workforce & frontline leads
- Mode / type
- DOT drug & alcohol (awareness)
- Governing reg
- 49 CFR Part 382
- Renewal
- None federally required
- Duration
- 60–75 min
- Who it's for
- Named DER, HR/compliance, C/TPA
- Mode / type
- DOT drug & alcohol program admin
- Governing reg
- 49 CFR Part 40 / §40.3 + Part 382
- Renewal
- None federally fixed
- Duration
- 2–3 hrs
Pricing is shown on each course page and confirmed at checkout. Renewal intervals reflect the cited federal regulations.
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Start at $199/seat ($100 off, normally $299). Complete the modules, pass the assessment, and issue certificates that support both DOT and IATA recurrent documentation cycles.