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Archive Home > 2005 > June > 17 > Background checks on pilots spark some delays

Background checks on pilots spark some delays

By Yoko Minoura / The Bulletin
June 17, 2005

Background checks have become the latest headache for pilots flying heavy air tankers for the federal government this fire season.

After delays in background checks grounded contract pilots, including employees of Butler Aircraft in Redmond, the U.S. Forest Service relented.

"They changed....

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