Federal Flight Deck Officer

Federal Flight Deck Officer Professional Liability Insurance

Federal flight deck officers (FFDOs) face unique, high-stakes risks arising from split-second decisions made in defense of commercial flights. FEDS Protection provides professional liability insurance designed specifically for FFDOs, offering expert legal defense and coverage tailored to the distinct risks of FFDOs acting under APATA.

With FEDS, you gain protection, peace of mind, and the confidence to act when your role as an FFDO calls for it — knowing your career, livelihood, and personal assets are safeguarded. Coverage is available nationwide for FFDOs.

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“The risks facing federal employees are too great and the out-of-pocket costs for legal representation too high for federal employees to fail to protect themselves with FEDS Protection.”

Christopher J. Keeven, Partner, Shaw Bransford & Roth P.C.

“I encourage all federal employees to protect themselves and invest in a professional liability policy. It is a small price to pay in exchange for the protection and security it can provide you.”

David Schertler, Managing Partner, Schertler & Onorato, LLP

"If an FFDO is operating in accordance with the FFDO SOP, on or off Mission Status, he is covered under this plan - with or without TSA representation. This plan is comparable to that purchased by thousands of other Federal Law Enforcement Officers and is a must for every FFDO.”

Paul W. Nelson | Secretary, Federal Flight Deck Officers Association

Specialized Coverage

We worked with the FFDOA to ensure FEDS Protection’s federal flight deck officer professional liability insurance policy is specifically designed for the risks and exposures of FFDOs. Our panel of law firms have extensive expertise in defending the unique risks of federal law enforcement officers, including Bivens and 1983 lawsuits.

The FEDS Difference

The FEDS Protection professional liability insurance policy offers worldwide coverage and a 36-month extended reporting period (tail) for civil matters, at no extra cost. Our experienced, responsive customer care team delivers exceptional support, ensuring FFDOs, federal employees, and law enforcement professionals receive protection and service they can trust.

Key Areas of Exposure

The FEDS Protection professional liability insurance policy safeguards federal flight deck officers’ civil liability with two levels of coverage: $1 million and $2 million.

Policy coverage is only applicable to lawful actions of FFDOs to defend the flight deck against acts of criminal violence or air piracy as authorized by APATA Title XIV or other transportation security statutes.

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$1 Million Policy

$200 Annual Premium

$1 Million
Civil Liability Coverage
Per Incident

$2 Million Policy

$300 Annual Premium

$2 Million
Civil Liability Coverage
Per Incident

If you are a member of FFDOA, ask about your association discount code!

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