Will you diffuse the bomb and save the day? CDCCheck is a web-based, touchless and digitized solution from DepartureCheck that complies with the documentation, attestation and record-keeping requirements of this order. The continued success of the program is dependent upon crewmembers demonstrating that they can be trusted to comply with all related requirements. The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) and NATA Compliance Services (NATACS) is pleased to offer the Known CrewmemberProgram (KCM) to certain Part 135 and Part 125 air charter pilots. lap-top computers, camcorders, when carried by passengers or crew for personal use. 0000002043 00000 n If the program went back to its origins, it would work fine, but the authorities are far too politically correct to exclude just one problem group, so now we all get to suffer for their sins. There are a number of products which have entry or exit limitations in Spain from outside the European Union, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. why would it bother you what our reactions are? Second, customers are always disappointed when a crew member steps to the front of a line. MSC Cruise Luggage Allowance: Rules, Limits and Forbidden Items Instead of addressing their mess, they are looking to SHOW how they are making changes to "Protect the public" by using us crew as an example. You don't and that's ok because the flight attendants do. 0000008870 00000 n Also, according to you, pilots don't have to because "." does this mean pilots can't do exactly what yiu allege FAs are doing? . KNOWN CREWMEMBER - Sponsored by ALPA and Airlines for America BTW! Can't buy restricted items? - The Outer Worlds: General Discussion (NO In commercial aviation, the aircrew are called flight crew. Maybe they'll finally get it when they miss a connection or twomaybe? Get mad at your (and my) own work group. Ferdinand Magellan - Early Years, Expedition & Legacy - HISTORY This is not a U.S. government site. There should be employee TSA entrance, no sense of having crews who show up last minute, which is understandable not having an employee entrance. If they increased the requirements - say you have to have a 2 year degree -- an EMT license, etc. Next time you get on a flight that is cancelled or delayed because the crew cant get through security in a timely fashion perhaps you will remember this . KCM is a risk-based security program. 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. Pilots have much more to lose. Ukraine Prohibited and Restricted Items FedEx Cross Border is unable to ship prohibited and non-approved restricted items on behalf of its customers. Flights can board with/without pilots..however, a flight cannot board without the flight attendants. I'm sure many blog readers have stories of this to share. However, keep in mind it is not just F/A's who have been known to smuggle items or take advantage of the benefit. Regardless of the circumstances? %%EOF So tell me. The current iteration of the KCM program has been around since 2011. Real professional comment on your part. If you believe that a KCM denial occurred relative to your employment status, please enter the sterile area as directed via the passenger-screening checkpoint and, when time permits, ask your airline supervisor for assistance in rectifying the situation with your carrier. I say, take it from those who violate the policy, but don't penalize those of who do right. Should be required to use clear backpacks or purses to pass security/ metal detectors should be used and nothing else should be allowed on premises. There is a dedicated crew line in every country and some countries have a system very similar to kcm where crew members are chosen randomly to be screened. It is possible, however, that a crewmember may be selected for random screening. Q: Does using KCM preclude any chance that I may be selected for additional screening after I successfully transit an access point and proceed into the sterile area of an airport? I wish I could taste the tears of your unfathomable sadness. According to Aero Crew News, in 2023 the Known Crewmember Program (KCM) will be replaced by a new program branded as Expedited Crew Access (ECA). If you look at the Number of incidents that are occurring, the majority, are all flight attendants. It is only there to prevent security threats to aviation, originally hijacking then terrorist attacks. When all of the flights are getting delayed, people will be wishing KCM was back. This is not good for regular TSA Pre-Check users. DGU W2VTsscpKX Ub. TSA properly is strictly for managing terroristic threats. TSA has determined that certain violations of TSA security requirements by a crewmember are inconsistent with a determination that the crewmember poses a sufficiently low risk to transportation security to be eligible for KCM expedited screening, regardless of whether the violation physically occurred at the KCM access point. The announcement comes after the TSA reportedly discovered crew members smuggling unlawful items and substances through airport security checkpoints. 53 0 obj <> endobj Dont worry about that connecting flight in Denver thanks. 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 . Stay in your uniform you wont have that problem. The MANY should not be punished, just because of the FEW. 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. Will you diffuse the bomb and save the day? So it's not that they don't understand the reputation-restricted nature of items; it's that they have the rep and still can't buy the items. They may not be used on board . Hotel and Transportation Issues We Need Facts! Please read this for the facts and not speculation or conjecture. 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. I haven't been randomed by TSA, ever! Are you mad that they didn't let them go? HVO@_qIgr&mU%x Jii7l%S~/-iL@+$gh^OFA^ ,=`no~e)b(RJHKiyW:VNXGtZF E`kpn3SkO{ QzW-aIXeAINd~#n"xOZe{u^{OF&kkZ When you have unaccompanied baggage, two copies of written declaration forms are required to submit at the time of your entry, one of which will be returned to you with the seal of certification by a Customs officer. I thought you were a former twitter employee, not an airline pilot. I am flight crew, and for all flight crew here talking about going to the end of the line, taking your sweet time to delay the flight, etc.youve got it wrong. Then you have to listen to passengers complain and ask why your late. Flight attendants never should have been included. Security | HOU (HOBBY) AIRPORT | Houston Airport System Airline pilot here. Don't have an account? They should just permanently ban the violators from KCM. U.S. Government/Military Personnel or Crew Member Exemptions Goood good. The real issue is if you wanted to smuggle something, you would just throw it away if you got random or give it to someone else to try to take it through. The perpetrator will gain access without a doubt because they're never checked as they walk in. When the JetBlue flight attendant in LAX got caught with cocaine shortly after F/As were included in the program, we all saw the writing on the wall. box cutters. I guarantee if you're a flight attendant reading this you've said "oF cOuRsE I diD!" Crewmembers are permitted to bring personal property through the KCM access points as long as that property is not on theTSAs. Guess what? Everyone arriving at a port of entry to the U.S. is subject to inspection by Customs and Border Protection officers for compliance with immigration, customs and agriculture regulations. Make an example of someone make it public and I bet people will reconsider their behavior. Ukraine Prohibited and Restricted Items | FedEx Cross Border It's not about logistics. EVEN with FULL KCM we constantly have to go thru full passenger screening because some airports have NO KCM or limited hours. Let the security ppl stick to what they gotta do and you pilots can Are you mad that they aren't letting people smuggle drugs thru security? So many of these comments are quite entertaining. Seriously??? Cops, firefighters and paramedics are first responders. It will be easier for you to smuggle drugs that way. I'm sorry but I simply do not want to allow anyone to be able to conduct any illegal activity via aviation; the drug crisis in the US is horrific and anyone that wants to protect their personal privileges to allow someone else to profit and kill others should simply not have those privileges. Not pilots. NOTE: If the selected Crewmember exits the sterile area and attempts to reenter through a KCM access point during this time period, they will continue to be identified for USP. Our frustration has absolutely nothing to do with entitlement. To my knowledge its not that many. At the end of a flight cabin crew members are there to make sure that passengers disembark the aircraft safely. Let the hate flow through you. Lets not forget is was started by ALPA for pilots. How is that a thing??? drills. Anybody else want to guess how many pilots have gone to federal prison for such crimes as murder? KCM is a risk-based security program and the use of the KCM program is a privilege and not a right. Ive seen grandpa working like its his second career to stay busy. board the aircraft. The statistics dont lie. The following transportation security, regulatory and/or statutory violations result in a disqualification: NOTE: The majority of KCM access point disqualification cases involve attempted access for personal international travel, transporting the property of another individual through a KCM access point, and carrying prohibited items. After X amount of time if (when) violations decrease, then just make KCM (or ECA) for pilots only. Imagine having to go through security and adding extra unpaid time to your job every time you went to work. Q:How is the KCM barcode card used? Legally, TSA searches are on thin ice with respect to the 4th Amendment. 0000001822 00000 n Flights can board with/without pilots..however, a flight cannot board without the flight attendants. Report: TSA Ending Known Crewmember Program In 2023 Ben Schlappig Published: November 30, 2022 Updated: December 4, 2022 201 While exact details remain to be seen, it would appear that airline pilots and flight attendants may have to consistently start going through airport security as of next year In this post: #3 is DEN - they do a secondary screening where they swipe the crew member's hands and test the swab in a machine. They are using crew screening issues to say, "Hey - we're doing a great job!" It's not my business what a person freely chooses to put in their own bodynor is it government's business. A KCM denial could result from a database error that is nonspecific to you, or it might involve a miscommunication with your air carrier. For those who say "well, they're flying the plane ." that didn't end well for the pax and rest of crew of the German flight whose pilot crashed it into a mountain after locking out his copilot, or probably MH360. Completely agree. While you have no idea what its like going through security as many times as we do with our heavy bag, etc, as many times as we do, it is actually quite frustrating to walk up to kcm and be randomed 2/3 of the time. It would make better sense to just have a baggage scanner at each KCM checkpoint but eliminate the need to X-ray scan our bodies. 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. What else are they catching? 50.5% mcdonalds crew members have this skill on their resume. IATA - FAQs- Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Air The KCM program was initially developed by ALPA, FOR PILOTS. I'm a crew member and lately the random checks have increased to the point of ridiculous. BS, airports like MIA and MCO all and I mean all employees entering the sterile or SIDA area of the airport are screened. And no youre not getting a credit. It is suggested that you print your pass prior to entering the sterile area. (a handful of others choose to use this out-dated screening method from time to time because they STILL consider it to be an accepted method of secondary screening!!!) 0000000896 00000 n A 14 year old girl flew coast to coast solo, followed by her father, an airline captain in another plane. For information about the Known Crewmember program, please contact us at:info@knowncrewmember.org. That should have never been allowed any more than ground workers could access special security lines when traveling. Keyboard warrior.. U must be u spirit employee yo shizzie fly attendant yo. KCM was a tremendous privilege these years we enjoyed it. A:Airlines for America (A4A) has received some reports of crewmembers experiencing technical difficulties while trying to activate a KCM account or register a KCM barcode card on themykcmsupport.comwebsite.. Crewmembers that experience technical difficulties while either activating an account or registering a KCM barcode card should contact the KCM service provider directly atkcmsupport@arinc.com. The SF system randomly selects individuals to undergo selectee screening and will identify the printed boarding pass or seat request card with a SSSS. Packages large enough to smuggle a sufficient quantity of drugs show up on X-rays or via manual searches. b. document.getElementById( "ak_js" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Im a flight attendant and Ive been random 18 times out of 22 since I started counting in January. Some times 10 or 15 TSA screeners at the same time. b. It would make better sense to just have a baggage scanner at each KCM checkpoint but eliminate the need to X-ray scan our bodies. - you would really have more "professionals" and those are less likely to abuse the system. I think that the best solution is to permanently revoke the KCM privilege from the offenders. Are allowed front-of-the-line access atTSA PreCheck lanes and standard passenger screening lanes. Its harassment as far as Im concerned its very frustrating to go through this every time you come to work. At least flight attendants have to meet some kind of standards and have a lot to lose. In any event, I really enjoy reading your articles. Can we also ban the pilots who brought their guns, or the ones bringing their wives wine? No more shoes or belts to remove. <]>> Prohibited List: These items under most circumstances cannot be imported into the United States. Get mad at your (and my) own work group. Again, you must present your KCM barcode card, airline ID as well as a US government-issued photo ID to utilize the KCM access points. Pilots have a lot more to lose (significant investment in their career, inability to easily switch to a different field with similar compensation, licenses, etc) than flight attendants do. KCM is Accessible Only for "Active" Crewmembers. We shouldn't put anything pass anybody. 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. On the one hand, I've spent the last 16 years+ working for TSA. Should be required to use clear backpacks or purses to pass security/ metal detectors should be used and nothing else should be allowed on premises. TSA might not be perfect but I would rather have them then not. I'll bet you even flash your "first responder" wings at cops on traffic stops too. MNM8[@w1\J2t_ig VIgM]0%b"fM Susan Hollis Garrett. The program expedites flight crewmember access to sterile areas of airports, reduces passenger screening line congestion, enhances security, and makes airport checkpoint screening more efficient for all who depend on air transportation. . I love my job and certainly contribute more than just having a pulse. 2) You want to make the people who cross umpteen timezones for your safety stand around like the rest of you cheap cattle car bovines, watch crews take their sweet time at the back of the two hour A lot of money from pilot dues was spent by the Air Line Pilots Association to help get the Known Crew Member program going. Direct the crewmember/s with personal international travel on their itinerary to the passenger screening checkpoint. I am a U.S. airline pilot, and while disappointing, this development was not unexpected. KCM provides crewmembers with an alternative entry point into airport sterile areas, which may be separate from the passenger security-screening lanes. Unfortunately, due to the dubious actions and agendas of a few, here we are. In fact, there is at least one pilot sitting in jail in a foreign country because he forgot he had his gun. Crewmembers also may be directed to passenger-screening lanes whenever the KCM access point is not operational. Hold your fellow flight attendants responsible for their actions. And nothing to do with YOU! I will however, proceed to explain that there is a necessity to have minimum crew on board to board passengers which I do realize you do not deal with. Interesting viewpoint, except for those people who never have to pass through security could easily pass said product off to said pilot, attendant, or anyone with access to the plane storage cargo. Effective March 31, 2022, the TSA will require KCM eligible crewmembers to scan a KCM-issued barcode card when utilizing a KCM access point. Care to share that photo to back up your claims? A crewmember will be issued a KCM barcode card from their participating airline management staff. Known Crewmember- It's a Privilege, Not a Right! "If It can be pumped, poured, spread or sprayed and it's more than 3.4 ounces," it needs to . Q: What should I do if the TSA cannot validate my identity and employment status at the KCM access point? I was impressed with KCM at SFO the other day. It truly serves no purpose, even as a deterrent. Q: Are temporary government issued photo IDs allowed? To operate as a CAP Solo Pilot, the member must possess a valid student pilot certificate, or in the case of a pilot transitioning to another aircraft category, at least an FAA Private Pilot certificate in another category and/or class of aircraft, and appropriate solo endorsements from a CAP Instructor Pilot for the make and model aircraft flown.