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Guillermo Mela said "There are some very good
inspectors and some of the smartest people that I've
seen work in [drug abatement]. These people know
their stuff. It is humbling to receive something like this."
With 13 years at the FAA, Jose Ricardo Ortiz has
worked with his share of drug abatement inspectors and
agrees that the relationship between the team members
is what makes this team stand out. "The team works
together. We are always talking, teaching each other,
learning from each other, discussing every item that we
come across. I have to say that the Eastern Center is the
best center. Without a doubt, I'm happy to be there,
and proud of them by all means."
"Region X is extremely proud of our Drug Abatement
Inspectors, and the dedication they show every day to
the safety of the NAS. Working a regularly rigorous
schedule of a week of on-site inspections followed
by a week of office work to complete all required
reporting, these aviation safety professionals enforce
compliance policies that keep both industry and the
flying public safe," Region X Regional Vice President
Mark Rausch said. "We all look forward to celebrating
their accomplishments this year at CFS."
Congratulations to the 2025 Region X
Commitment to Safety Award Winners,
Christopher Caravaglio, Janette Ramos
Chandler, Alexis Guthrie, Shay Jones,
Freidy Lazala, Guillermo Mela,
Jose Ricardo Ortiz, and Shanise Ross!
