This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct a comprehensive safety review focused on airport ramp workers within 180 days of enactment. The review will examine FAA regulations, past accidents and incidents involving ramp workers, training materials, communication devices, ramp markings, and jet blast hazards, while gathering input from airlines, manufacturers, airports, labor groups, and safety experts. Within 180 days after completing the review, the FAA must submit a report to Congress with recommendations and begin implementing necessary safety improvements. Additionally, the bill requires the FAA to develop and publish training materials within six months that specifically address aircraft engine ingestion and jet blast hazards, including information on the dangers, proper safety protocols, and hands-on instructor-led training for ground crews. The legislation affects airport ramp workers, airlines, airports, and aircraft manufacturers, with no specific federal funding amount mentioned in the bill itself.
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