You were given a privilege and exploited it. It is suggested that you print your pass prior to entering the sterile area. KCM does not exempt a crewmember from complying with these additional screening techniques. Your password can only be changed once per 24 hours. So TSA will have to expand 5% to maintain current levels of delays and missed flights. 0000001822 00000 n As a paying subscriber of CLEAR & TSAPre, I would welcome a dedicated crew/employee line for those employees that are working. Not airport staff and crew check point. Then quit and go work somewhere else. It was thought up and the Airline pilots Union and not he Flight attendants union. The ones at my company who seem to be on a regular basis are the same ones complaining to the union all the time, whining all night long about this that and the other. The flight attendants are required to be there before the rest of the crew because they are the ones needed to board passengers. Someone just got on an aircraft with a box cutter and attempted to attach someone with it but lets see how many pilots making great money are willing to risk their lives and careers as drug smugglers. And nothing to do with YOU! That would solve the vast majority of the issues. So drugs should be allowed? After X amount of time if (when) violations decrease, then just make KCM (or ECA) for pilots only. Do exactly the opposite. TSA doesn't screen for drugs. Agree that the problem stems from flight attendants being able to use this as well as pilots. System Transfers Awarded Effective May 1, 2023, AFA Reporting System Memberlink Grievance Portal Update, AFA Grievance Reporting System Memberlink Planned Downtime for Server Move, Interruption of Reserve Legal Rest While at Home, Two New Letters of Agreement Approved by United MEC. Sadly people will always try and take advantage of a situation. This is not a U.S. government site. We are talking CLASS ACTION lawsuits for piss-poor treatment of crew. As a flight attendant myself I see this as another power grab by the government entity tsa. Also, many large airports have crew and employee security checkpoints that are currently in the secure area that are accessible by employee shuttle buses. Such conduct can jeopardize crewmembers of their right to participate in the program and consequently jeopardizes the entire Known Crew Member (KCM) program. This could help to discourage any would-be smugglers. Absolutely no verification of credentials or inspection of personal items. What exactly are the numbers of people who are trying to sneak in illegal things through kcm? Are allowed Liquids, Aerosols and Gels (LAGs) and other exemptions applicable to uniformed flight crewmembers atTSA PreCheck. Fraud and intentional falsification of records; Tampering or interfering with, compromising, modifying, or attempting to circumvent any security system, measure or procedure; Entering, or presence within, a secured or sterile area without complying with the access control systems, measures, or procedures; Unauthorized use of any airport-issued or airport-approved access or identification medium; Entering the sterile area or boarding an aircraft without submitting to the screening and inspection procedures; Carrying a weapon, explosive, or incendiary to an airport or onboard an aircraft on an individuals person or accessible property; Carrying a weapon, explosive or incendiary in checked baggage without properly complying with TSA requirements; Carrying a weapon or explosive on an aircraft; Threats or providing false information; and. You cant be responsible enough to be to work on time? Cleaners/agents/food vendors/cleaning crews/maintenance. This includes items such as lawn darts and several baby products (for example certain seats and cribs). Crewmembers must be fully certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)as applicable; currently employed by the aircraft operator holding an approved TSA security program; have successfully completed the Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) process; be authorized to perform crewmember duties on full all-cargo flights, scheduled passenger or public/private charter passenger flights operated under an approved security program; and have completed the aircraft operators crewmember security training as applicable. The flight cannot leave or even be boarded without a full compliment of FAA mandated cabin crew. They are using crew screening issues to say, "Hey - we're doing a great job!" They are a clueless bunch of goons. And several times I have seen PILOTS attempting to bring their family members through KCM and then throw a hissy fit when theyre told no. It will be easier for you to smuggle drugs that way. All airline employees are subject to TSA screening practices conducted within sterile areas, which include roving screening teams, random gate screening and questioning by TSA officers. . Flight attendants have the weapons they need readily available: cockpit access and a bottle of wine from the galley. The program is not ending. 0000002541 00000 n While prohibited and restricted items may sound the same, there is an actual difference - prohibited items must never be sent in the post, while restricted items may be sent in the post, but restrictions will apply. Our customers' security is our priority. 0000001146 00000 n Known Crewmember is a risk-based screening system that enables TSA security officers to positively verify the identity and employment status of flight crewmembers. Thank you to the wonderful TSA for wasting everyones time and making the lives of hard working crew members harder while decreasing safety at the same time. After all, theres big money in smuggling drugs, and perhaps some newly minted flight attendants dont feel like they have that much to lose career-wise. It aint gonna happen. You've been intentionally disrupting things for years. The vast majority of flight attendants are dedicated professionals, but unfortunately there have been too many examples in the news of flight attendants trying to smuggle drugs through KCM. A: If the TSA cannot confirm your identity or current employment status at the KCM access point, you will be directed to the passenger-screening checkpoint in order to access the sterile area. But this could possibly delay flights guess we'll see. 0000006114 00000 n On August 30, 2019, TSA announced new crewmember identification requirements. The more that original mission is replaced by "catch and imprison people carrying contraband" the less it makes sense to ignore the protections afforded under the Fourth. Drugs and Medicine prohibited by the FDA; Distilled spirit absinthe (except certain diluted brands) Merchandise from embargoed countries; Items made with Dog and . You have basic first aid. Some categories of people are exempt from the normal security process after identity and background checks (though they are still subject to random checks), such as flight crew, some senior government officials with security details, police officers who are required to fly armed (this isn . Zero??? Hours? Ok, back to your BarcaLounger. DepartureCheck is a Passenger and Aircraft Operator Compliance Solutions Platform, brought to you by NATA Compliance Services (NATACS). So easy to tell some of you are not actually pilots because you know nothing about the crew procedures. Q:How is the KCM barcode card used? axes, hatchets or similar. MNM8[@w1\J2t_ig VIgM]0%b"fM It also has warned that such violations could jeopardize the entire Known Crew Member program. So to clarify, a flight attendant like a pilot is required to do a strenuous background check. TSOs are directed toadvisecrewmembers utilizing the KCM access points of the following procedures that arenotallowed. I get to see both sides of this equation. Never wait more the 10 minutes. As a crew member it's disappointing to hear that KCM may be going away. 2. a. We also hoped it would inform and deter travelers from packing prohibited items in their own carry-on and checked bags. Also, the US is rolling out more and more high tech scanners which are much faster. If you don't like going through security, then commercial aviation is not the right job for you. I don't really care if literally the whole crew, all my fellow passengers, and TSA are all smuggling drugs on every flight so long as I get where I'm headed. As a Flight Attendant I support keeping it for the pilots. The difference between prohibited and restricted goods when posting parcels. DGU W2VTsscpKX Ub. 0000009729 00000 n If a crewmember believes that a KCM denial occurred relative to employment status, they should proceed to the passenger-screening checkpoint for screening and, when time permits, ask an airline supervisor for assistance with the airline KCM record. Considering 90% of guns are not even found when the TSA is tested by other government agencies, I'm curious how they even manage to find guns or drugs on crewmembers. Times one billion TSA searches a year means $10 billion annually taken from passengers, in addition to the fees and taxes used to pay for the activity. I've got nothing to hide. Crew members know the rules - the bad apples just are overly confident they wont be held accountable. The people being caught with contraband are both flight attendants and pilots. The REAL problem is that airline management, in conjunction with the FA unions, basically hire anyone with a "pulse" to be a Flight Attendant. All such a joke, Just ban flight attendants from the program, done. Perhaps the TSA services will improve if there are enough complaints from pilots and FAs as they way they treat some people is unacceptable. Crewmembers who do not have a KCM barcode card, have a worn/unreadable barcode card, or have not completed the registration process will be referred to the passenger screening checkpoint for entry into the airport sterile area. 1) Its pretty insulting to trash the time & money spent. They also let a passenger through a week ago with a razor blade. Weve seen an increasing number of people smuggling drugs and other prohibited items through these checkpoints. The first step should be eliminating flight attendants from any expedited screening program. Now there's a delayairline management won't like that idea. Known Crew Members (KCM) Lanes KCM ties airline employee databases together in a seamless way and enables Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security officers to positively verify the identity and employment status of crew members. In fact, there is at least one pilot sitting in jail in a foreign country because he forgot he had his gun. I love my job and certainly contribute more than just having a pulse. First as the article stated, pilots fly the airplane so and second, at most major airports ground personnel do not have to clear security at all, ever! Scissors with blade length less than 4 inches . The Known Crewmember (KCM) program is a joint initiative between Airlines for America (A4A) and the Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA).KCM ties airline employee databases together in a seamless way and enables Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security officers to positively verify the identity and employment status of I don't think any pilot would try to bring a family member through KCM when they understand that it just doesn't work that way. Backpacks (including clear backpacks), hard-sided coolers (regardless of size) and bags larger than 16 x 16 x 8 inches are NOT permitted at Wrigley Field.Other bags (such as wallets, purses, drawstring bags, fanny packs, lunch bags, briefcases and soft-sided coolers) smaller than 16 x 16 x 8 inches in size are permitted. There's too many crewmembers to have them all go through pre-check. I would propose that any crew member intentionally engaging in this activity, once caught and verified, be terminated immediately and banned from any job in transport, prosecuted and given an exhorbitant fine, say $100,000. And since you're so hung up on logistics, you should be able to comprehend that people in positions of need will more likely risk activities such as drug smuggling. Cabin Readiness Safety & Compliance Reminder! Because, trust me, the pilots wont be the ones to help! An average pilot makes whatunder $200k at best. That, and the fact that pilots or flight attendants could threaten the safety of the flight, makes crewmembers unique. Who is to say they can't hand off drugs or weapons. It's about protecting those who aren't from the delays and damage caused by the searches. If you look at the Number of incidents that are occurring, the majority, are all flight attendants. My concern for flight attendants would be the TSA liquid limits. But now theyre gonna stop flight attendants from trafficking in fentanyl. I got secondary screening and they did it right there at the crew line (which they do in other countries) they just wipe your hands and suitcase and test it. Lets not forget is was started by ALPA for pilots. 0000007057 00000 n This is going to cause As a flight attendant myself I see this as another power grab by the government entity tsa. I haven't been randomed by TSA, ever! 2,056 Sq. TSA has implemented a standardized response from the agency for KCM suspensions and removals rather than relying on agency field operations to implement such measures. I get paid by the hour, not per passenger. It has been a shit-show forever at many airports (I'll site a few problem locations: EWR is #1- their KCM NEVER WORKS, forcing Crew to the regular (oh I'm sorry) - I was getting randomly selected so many times, I never renewed my KCM. They are picked up and dropped off from the ramp. So, like with just about everything else good, a few ruin it for the majority. Surely if it truly were that long Donna (Karen) you absolutely would have taken a photo. Flight crews already have to arrive hours before their flight and are not even getting paid. To my knowledge its not that many. As for the argument about crew members mucking up the pre-check line, the way immigration lines are done should be the standard: there is always a dedicated crew line which pre-check users can use if there are no crew members. lost an engine, no hydraulics, a decompression, or worse) onboard your next flight and YOU need the assistance of a Flight Attendant to save your life or that of a loved one! I'm also a flight attendant and I don't know about that since it looks like you're happy with arriving an extra couple hours even before your report time at the gate. I'll go to the end of the line and the flight will leave when I get to the aircraft and complete my duties. The sticky problem here is that a crew member bringing in a pound of drugs could just as easily be bringing in something that could harm an aircraft. That only causes issues. As a flight attendant KCM is a privilege most of us highly respect with air travel at an all time high to be sent thru regular screening will cause delays and many frustrations But if they find drugs they have to alert authorities. An 18% service charge is automatically applied to all beverage purchases, bar retail items, specialty restaurant cover charges, all for-purchase a la carte menu items, and all Spa & Salon services. As it is, the random screenings have increased exponentially - to the point where crew members are tempted to go through the pre check line anyway to avoid an extra step of waiting for someone to tell you to go there. They're the offenders over and over. Tuesday, April 13, 2021. That should have never been allowed any more than ground workers could access special security lines when traveling. Also a lot of airports, like Ohare, dont require ground crew to go through security check points. If the crewmember/s indicates possession of the items above or personal international travel, the TSO will notify a Supervisory-TSO (STSO). Alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, flammable liquids, explosives, and dangerous chemicals will not be returned. The second most common hard skill for a mcdonalds crew member is food orders appearing on 29.2% of resumes. Security is fine as long as they make it quick for working crew membersthere isn't a pilot or flight attendant anywhere in the world who would be willing to wake-up 3 to 4 hours early on their already too short layovers. Known Crewmember (KCM) Policy Enhancements -Effective January 13 Beginning on January 13, 2015, Flight Attendants will have the option to transit through the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) Known Crew Member (KCM) checkpoint not in uniform. Airlines - KNOWN CREWMEMBER Airlines Pilots from the airlines below currently can participate in the Known Crewmember program. Dont worry about that connecting flight in Denver thanks. Ban the ones who broke the rules. Once registered, you may begin using the barcode card at any active KCM access point. Get over yourselves. While we do try to list all the best miles and points deals, the site does not include all card companies or credit card offers available in the marketplace. Thats why youre smurfs. Without them, you're just an individual sitting in the gate area, getting angrier because your flight is delayed because the flight attendants are stuck in You really need to understand a few basics of airline travel. The STSO must: a. EVEN with FULL KCM we constantly have to go thru full passenger screening because some airports have NO KCM or limited hours. However, off-duty crews should ALWAYS have to proceed thru the TSA security checkpoints like regular passengers. The continued success of the program is dependent upon crewmembers demonstrating that they can be trusted to comply with all related requirements. All rights reserved. You guys walk right up to the front of the queue. I hate skipping customers in line at general, CLEAR or precheck. Lmao you think I care about wait times and passenger volume? since most smuggling takes place internationally, why doesnt immigration have people go through machines when entering the US? 99.99% of those passengers have done nothing wrong, and are carrying no contraband nor weapons. There is no rolling back what the TSA currently does - like it or not. If they can make their annual salary as a flight attendant with a couple of runs, then they might figure its worth the risk. I then thank them. We do not speed up the security process because it's busy. Are allowed access to TSA PreChecklanes and standard passenger screening lanes. The way I type indicates that I'm a bum and have a busted vehicle? You have a nice day. ALPA and the A4A met in late March 2011 with TSA Administrator John S. Pistole and received TSA approval to install and test Known Crewmember at as many as seven U.S. hub airports. I was impressed with KCM at SFO the other day. That, and the fact that pilots or flight attendants could threaten the safety of the flight, makes crewmembers unique. The ones working the KCM check point are the laziest ones. c. May not access the sterile area through the KCM access point if any portion of their travel itinerary includes personal international travel. If youve not got anything productive to say, just focus on flying the plane. 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