. Carriage of another individuals property through the KCM portal to circumvent screening is prohibited. Unaccompanied Baggage. Are you mad that they aren't letting people smuggle drugs thru security? There are a number of products which have entry or exit limitations in Spain from outside the European Union, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. Almost every cruise ship in the world offers some sort of laundry service onboard if you need. Many common items found in your household can be considered dangerous goods for the purpose of air transport. This would no longer be a joint initiative with the Air Line Pilots Association and Airlines for America, but rather would entirely be under the control of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Is the little baby upset that he can't go thru KCM cause his coworkers got busted smuggling drugs? ice axes and ice picks. {uyn1j~_L;t26mHMSY%?kbS&eGo?3/_fbd^`Gv`!=XYX+\GGGGGGEES%%%%%%y;`-^Sc;_y^1}iF3 Get your facts straight! 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. Hotel and Transportation Issues We Need Facts! There are 24,000 flight attendants just at my airline. Who cares if a pilot brings a gun onto a plane. The CDC issued a no-sail order in U.S. waters on March 14 one day after the industry. Meanwhile I have to show my employer issued ID, plus scan a TSA issued barcode identifying me and a 2nd Government issued picture ID (a 3rd ID not in uniform). "First responders" L.O.L. I'll be signed in and ready for work whenever. DGU W2VTsscpKX Ub. Pilots are not, and haven't been the problem. How insulting! Yesterday when I went through TSA pre-check, i beeped walking through the detector even though I had nothing in my pockets or that I was wearing that should have beeped Im a flight attendant and Ive been random 18 times out of 22 since I started counting in January. Prohibited Items Week 2021. Your flight will be delayed while we get screened. If someone smuggles drugs or other prohibited items through security or customs, bust them and prosecute, dont completely attempt to re invent the wheel by punishing everyone. I honestly don't give a flying beep about ending KCM. Have a little fun with this!!! Meanwhile with all this new increase of Random checks I've been bypassing KCM and just doing the regular line. We are talking IT IS TIME FOR CHANGE. The REAL problem is that airline management, in conjunction with the FA unions, basically hire anyone with a "pulse" to be a Flight Attendant. Maybe a probationary period before they are eligible, idk. crampons. Sharp Objects, including all knives and scissors. I'm a flight attendant with 34 years seniority. Crewmembers will be met by a TSA Security Officer (TSO) who will ask for a KCM barcode card and the appropriate identification requirements (see above). No one would do it. The MANY should not be punished, just because of the FEW. I hope KCM is not done away with, but kept with added safeguards to prevent abuse. Also allowing them to use this when they are off duty is the other problem. We are required to sign in at latest 1 hr before departure. History is not saved for crewmembers without a mykcmsupport.com account. NATA worked in close partnership with Airlines for America (A4A), the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), the TSA and NATA Compliance Services to bring this valuable program to our industry. /5FR_+`aj` H xX Im a 37-year flight attendant with bachelors and masters degrees. It only takes a few bad apples (be it pilots or flight attendants) to ruin the process for everyone.. Enjoy screening! The 282-ton . As for their excuse as to why theyre increasing random security checks, its kind of a dumb argument. HAAAA!!! Known Crewmember (KCM) - It's a Privilege, Not a Right! It is suggested that you print your pass prior to entering the sterile area. Lmao you think I care about wait times and passenger volume? 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. The screenshot is going around. For years, pilots and flight attendants havent had to regularly go through security, thanks to the Known Crewmember Program. You don't and that's ok because the flight attendants do. FAA MIS REPORTS DUE MARCH 15, 2023 - click, FAA PILOT RECORDS DATABASE DEADLINES - click, Flight School Security Awareness Training, Twelve-Five Standard Security Program (TFSSP), Private Charter Standard Security Program (PCSSP), Flight Training Security Program (FTSP) - formerly AFSP, DCA Access Standard Security Program (DASSP), Full All-Cargo Aircraft Operator Standard Security Program (FACAOSSP), Pilot Records Improvement Act (PRIA) of 1996. International Jet Aviation Services, Inc. Springfield Aircraft Charter and Sales Inc. Airbrock Management and Charter Services Inc. REAL ID enforcement deadline extended to 2025, IMPORTANT: Regulatory Anti-Drug & Alcohol Program Reminder. It is unfortunate that in 2023, the program may no longer exist for some. This entire article was a joke and seemed more demeaning than informative. Flights can board with/without pilots..however, a flight cannot board without the flight attendants. Effective March 31, 2022, the TSA will require KCM eligible crewmembers to scan a KCM-issued barcode card when utilizing a KCM access point. The continued success of the program is dependent upon crewmembers demonstrating that they can be trusted to comply with all related requirements. When you are selected for random, at Denver for instance, you are told to go to random screening. Not claiming the new policy will affect my trips, only that TSA has major staffing issues at certain airports. Requiring pilots to meet the same filter as a passenger or FA is sillylook what happened at German Wings A320. This whole system is a mess now and its not only hurting crew members, but it will hurt passengers that have paid for TSA pre check to now have to wait for countless crews to go ahead of them. You seem to be missing the point and just jumping on the offense instead. Can we talk about the Facebook group of Pilot Wives saying that their husbands bring their food and drinks and even wine in coffee tumblers? 0000000016 00000 n Seems crazy to punish the vast majority of people because a few bad apples. Unfortunately, due to the dubious actions and agendas of a few, here we are. It will be easier for you to smuggle drugs that way. There should be employee TSA entrance, no sense of having crews who show up last minute, which is understandable not having an employee entrance. As a result of having the FAA certificate, they are allowed to use the KCM lines. 0000003346 00000 n Known Crewmember has been a wonderful privilege. 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. TSA might not be perfect but I would rather have them then not. They are not the DEA and yet they end up finding ridiculous amounts of drugs usually because some idiot left a water bottle in the bag. So they are more likely to risk their crap paying job (as stated in the article) to make big bucks very easily. 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. Stay mad, enjoy going through the security checkpoint. Interesting SMR? 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? Anyway, Im curious to see what the new procedure looks like. A flight attendant like a pilot, goes through random drug tests. The random serves NO purpose, except harassment UNLESS TSA would escort you directly to screening. Stop worrying about pilots in flight, attendants and worry about every other employee. It's the easiest post. You, Mr "peepee" sound as though you already have a preconceived notion about flight attendants and are lumping us all together. A flight attendant, also known as steward / stewardess or air host / air hostess, is a member of the aircrew aboard commercial flights, many business jets and some government aircraft. Career term differences may be different in your eyes, but its all in the eye of the beholder & YOU dont determine VALUE or WORTH! If being a part of a society with all of its problems is too much, there is no TSA screening for general aviation. They are the problem, not pilots. Also keep in mind that when returning to active status there will be a delay in updating your status to active which may result in your inability to use KCM access. "A half a block" really? Sometimes there's contraband inside, and the well-meaning flight attendant had no idea. 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. Keep dreaming. Nevertheless, we know it takes man power and probably effects First, crew members appreciate having a KCM check point. Crewmembers will no longer be permitted to manually enter their KCM data. Are allowed front-of-the-line access atTSA PreCheck lanes and standard passenger screening lanes. FedEx Cross Border has prepared a global list of prohibited and restricted items that apply regardless of a shipment's destination. There's too many crewmembers to have them all go through pre-check. General. Cry for us. Instead it should focus on how TSA has become more relaxed and lazy at doing their jobs and are short staffed and dont have officers to man the KCM station so everytime someone Blame it on the flight attendants, but oh the pilots wouldn't try to smuggle anything. Then to say the flight attendants can make a few runs and make their salary. I show up clean shaven, fresh haircut, pressed uniform and a smile. Not worried about this, i have not waited more than 5 mins in a TSA or clear line in years, so not concerned at all if there is all of a sudden an influx of crew members in the TSA that just means i have to wait 6 mins instead of 3. The most common hard skill for a mcdonalds crew member is cleanliness. What? What an absolute joke that anyone thinks there is any benefit at all to safety to screen pilots at TSA checkpoints. Blame is on BOTH sides of the door. @CHRIS , whoa there boyfriend. _W++Udy|_3>+^j!mle`8X_% G The folks that said lets punish those that break the rules are the only ones that have common sense. TSA is out of controltheir job is to prevent a 9-11but today they are covid mask enforcers, DEA agents, uniform police etc etcKCM was paid for and pushed in by ALPA with alpa duesthe F/A's got in for free and ruined it. If you arrive at the busiest times, youll see dozens of airport staff coming thru the PreCheck positions. For those passengers saying we are using a program that they are paying for. To the direct and accurate comment that newly minted Flight Attendants who don't have much of a career to lose and much to gain from smuggling..I say if the resources are low then allow KCM for pilots only. As if trucks and other merchandise dont come through to be sold at airport property. You are barking up the wrong tree and won't win your argument by saying that any part fo society should ignore illegal activity because it might inconvenience you. Such conduct can jeopardize crewmembers of their right to participate in the program and consequently jeopardizes the entire Known Crew Member (KCM) program. For context, with the Known Crewmember Program, eligible pilots and flight attendants dont have to clear security when passing through airports. If your pass has a SSSS printed on it, you must undergo selectee screening at the passenger screening checkpoint. If you continue to feel that operational procedures are not being followed correctly, follow the instructions given by the LTSO/STSO and contact to your airline management, for assistance in clarifying the issue. H\Ak0:bf0mBmM85ld8.!gv?d}R{>Eee Crewmembers may request a new or replacement KCM barcode card from their airline management. The flight attendants are required to be there before the rest of the crew because they are the ones needed to board passengers. Im flight crew @ ORD. You have a nice day. Absolutely no verification of credentials or inspection of personal items. Seriously??? Sadly people will always try and take advantage of a situation. Authorized crewmembers traveling with a printed boarding pass or seat request card are subject to the TSA Secure Flight (SF) vetting system the same as passengers. Central American Airways Flying Services Inc. 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. 0000056810 00000 n The perpetrator will gain access without a doubt because they're never checked as they walk in. Provisions for Dangerous Goods Carried by Passengers or Crew (Subsection 2.3) Dangerous goods must not be carried in or as passengers or crew, checked or carry-on baggage, except as otherwise 2 provided below. That is simply the way it works in every part of society. These items must accompany the crew member upon . The statistics dont lie. 0000003889 00000 n Now, when TSA asks, I just say Im not playing Your Game of going thru two lines, this is all eyewash anyway. I say, take it from those who violate the policy, but don't penalize those of who do right. The Known Crewmember (KCM) program is a joint initiative between Airlines for America (A4A) and the Air Line Pilots Association, Intl (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 crewmembers. Sorry the rule applies if you don't like it then leave. Ive also witnessed on more than one occasion a pilot attempt to bring a family member through KCM and then throw a hissy fit when theyre turned away. It's not one bit different. See more about our ethics policies here. KCM should be 100% allowed for pilots there is a MASSIVE difference in career terms and pay between pilots and FAs. Then there are the handful who do things they shouldn't do, that are making it a lot harder for everyone else. Questions or feedback by flight crew should be directed to your respective airline. who cares..I pay TSA people out of my taxes to keep a 9-11 from happening again. Hair curlers containing hydrocarbon gas, up to one (1) per passenger or crew member, provided that the safety cover is securely fitted over the heating element. This was discipline issued by the carrier and documented by TSA. metagenics pyramid schemehow much was $50 cents worth in 1930. long haul trucking companies; blocks of bird breeding cages. Right Eddie!?! I thought you were a former twitter employee, not an airline pilot. US law is pretty clear that there is a legal basis for referring a suspected violator of US law to the appropriate law enforcement agency once there is a reasonable suspicious that arises out of a legitimate and legal search - which the TSA security process is. Adding searches of gate personnel and aircrew adds around 5% to the number of searches. On top of missing birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, special occasions etc. And, while doom and gloom regarding the future might be reality, there is a good chance that it will be nowhere near as bad as some try to paint it. And as you put it yourself, FAs are 'impoverished'. 0000011580 00000 n This is not a U.S. government site. I love my job and certainly contribute more than just having a pulse. Im curious to learn all the details of what this will look like. No jumping in front of the line ( I always commute in polo shirts ). A:The KCM barcode card is used to expedite the crewmember verification process at the KCM access points. Youre a bunch of loser clowns. NAVIGATION WARNINGS ENR 5.1 Prohibited, Restricted, and Other Areas. Will you diffuse the bomb and save the day? Having an off duty employee pass rider clogging up lines that they didnt subscribe/pay for is spitting into face of the passengers that do. Cabin Readiness Safety & Compliance Reminder! after being told you got a random. Security is an illusion there is no reason to subject those flying the airplane to TSA checks. That only causes issues. Once you receive the barcode card, follow the instructions on the back to register it into the KCM system. The current limits are arbitrary and nearly meaningless. There is no rolling back what the TSA currently does - like it or not. lap-top computers, camcorders, when carried by passengers or crew for personal use. Life rafts are located on Deck 7 . I use KCM and live in a base. Trust me, they will do something about KCM.and it will include all working crew members. 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. Its ridiculous they were added to the program. Failure to submit to screening at the passenger screening checkpoint (e.g., using a SIDA badge to avoid screening) is considered circumvention of screening, and TSA may take enforcement action in accordance with the KCM Disqualification Protocols (KCMDP). Nope, AFA, was also involved in the lobbying for KCM, all crew members or none. @ Alan -- I mean, I think the people who are actually caught with serious things (like kilos of cocaine) are facing worse punishment than just being banned from KCM Full disclosure- Im a flight attendant, and its frustrating to lose this privilege because of crew members who dont follow the rules. Random screening or Unpredictable Screening Procedures (USP) is built into the system as a check and balance to ensure the integrity of the KCM program. Blame it on the flight attendants, but oh the pilots wouldn't try to smuggle anything. Then to say the flight attendants can make a few runs and make their salary. Pilots have much more to lose. 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. There are 24,000 flight attendants just at my airline. ice skates. Pilots have years and $100,000 plus dollars invested in this career. c. May not access the sterile area through the KCM access point if any portion of their travel itinerary includes personal international travel. No more shoes or belts to remove. She'll sometimes get that friend who says, "Hey, can you take my nephew's laptop to the United States to that our friend over there can take it to get repaired/exchanged at the store where he bought it." Instead it should focus on how TSA has become more relaxed and lazy at doing their jobs and are short staffed and dont have officers to man the KCM station so everytime someone gets randomed they are throwing a pissy fit about having to walk over. But I guess let's just ignore those statistics and realities because you're offended by it. How do you call yourselves life savers when you routinely smuggle drugs which KILL people. Hopefully, this is thought out carefully, or there will be delays because crewmembers will be held up at security checkpoints. They are using crew screening issues to say, "Hey - we're doing a great job!" The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has announced that it will take over Known Crew member screening (KCM) in 2023. vI9F Xm0c(`8v{i?_)D]`5Qm5fd``6h~"p /% As a crew member it's disappointing to hear that KCM may be going away. 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! Non-uniformed crewmembers are screened to passenger-screening standards. If they can make their annual salary as a flight attendant with a couple of runs, then they might figure its worth the risk. Only 1 per person/crew member allowed (II) Safety cover is securely fitted over the heating element . If you combine all the flight attendants and look at the numbers is it even close to 1% of crew members doing this? GOVERNMENT!!!!!!!!!!!! This story is incorrect. Crewmembers should follow TSA instructions and not attempt to resolve the issue with TSA officers as they are unable to rectify system failures or denials. However, off-duty crews should ALWAYS have to proceed thru the TSA security checkpoints like regular passengers. Thats why youre smurfs. You've been intentionally disrupting things for years. These are limited to 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item. EffectiveFriday, September 6, 2019, the requirements are: Effective August 27, 2019, KCM-authorized enhancement to Unpredictable Screening Procedures (USP) will be enabled. As of 2023, the TSA will allegedly be introducing Expedited Crew Access, which will replace the Known Crewmember Program. 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. [1] [2] Collectively called cabin crew, flight attendants are primarily responsible for passenger safety and comfort. This isnt the 1980s anymore. KCM is beneficial when not abused. I think they should give a hefty fine and take away the privilege from the individual who couldnt follow the rules. If the pilots on a flight become incapacitated, the lives of everyone on board are jeopardized; if the flight attendants become incapacitated, it is a Pilots are not easily replaced, flight attendants are. Then there are the handful who do things they shouldn't do, that are making it a lot harder for everyone else. If the investigation results in regulatory findings, including a Warning Notice, loss of KCM privileges will continue for the period of time that TSA has determined is necessary. Queen Mary 2 is certified to carry 4,400 people (3,108 guests and 1,292 crew members). What are you 10 years old kid. Really Will? Protective Security Officer (PSO)is a member of a protective security force and an element of a security post who has the training, equipment . And not punish the rest of us. It is only there to prevent security threats to aviation, originally hijacking then terrorist attacks. Please read this for the facts and not speculation or conjecture. Emirates restricts all smart balance wheels (with or without lithium batteries removed) to be transported as checked-in or carry-on luggage. Dont worry about that connecting flight in Denver thanks. 0000002541 00000 n Put 10 crew members in a line, 8 will get random. 31 years as an airline pilot and seven years naval aviator. Plus I would love to see you pilots sitting in the cockpit waiting for 2 hours without being able to board. A: The Known Crewmember Program KCM is a risk-based system that enables TSA security officers to positively verify the identity and employment status of authorized crewmembers. endstream endobj 66 0 obj <>stream They also wear wrinkled dirty uniforms and look about as professional as the Bad News Bears. That's right. Many of them have very poor attitudes and thats because they deal with people all day long and its not easy. Since they have random and say catch someone doing something illegal make that individual go through the whole security process instead of punishing all of us? I agree some abuse the system and rules in place. Deny entry and inform the crewmember/s, as applicable, that they are not authorized through the KCM access point. I say some because there are agents, pilots, and flights that don't clear security at all. box cutters. For those who abuse the line, like while going to leisure international travel, which is not permitted, an immediate 6 months suspension without pay. If you combine all the flight attendants and look at the numbers is it even close to 1% of crew members doing this? Ive definitely noticed an increase in random screenings over the last several months.