endstream endobj 66 0 obj <>stream Thanks to the right wing gun nuts that cant tell a difference between their flight bag and a range bag. That, and the fact that pilots or flight attendants could threaten the safety of the flight, makes crewmembers unique. Also, according to you, pilots don't have to because "." does this mean pilots can't do exactly what yiu allege FAs are doing? Flight attendants have 2 months of training. 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. You were given a privilege and exploited it. She was seventy-seven years old. * link https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2015/06/02/411423341/head-of-tsa-reassigned-after-tests-reveal-security-failures, you tsa guys are cluelessspend a day in ben gurion airport (TLV) and learn what it takes to prevent a 9-11. That's because you unhinged exmilitary guys are a threat. Seriously??? 0 Sold! Tuesday, April 13, 2021. INSANE makes NO sense to me No problem. Your anger and frustration brings me joy. H\Ak0:bf0mBmM85ld8.!gv?d}R{>Eee Allowing anyone to bypass security is illogical and needs to stop. It is only there to prevent security threats to aviation, originally hijacking then terrorist attacks. TSA never figured it out, who screens TSA agents? KCM is beneficial when not abused. 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. Crewmember Questions and Answers - Association of Flight Attendants-CWA 2023 KNOWN CREWMEMBER. They just walk all the way inside the secured area without being challenged or ID/Badge checked. History is not saved for crewmembers without a mykcmsupport.com account. Is the little baby upset that he can't go thru KCM cause his coworkers got busted smuggling drugs? KCM is a risk-based security program. If a crewmember does not present an active KCM barcode card and is referred for screening, they must follow the TSOs instructions and complete the screening process at the passenger screening checkpoint. Crewmembers may request a new or replacement KCM barcode card from their airline management. Stay in your uniform you wont have that problem. What can I sell on Poshmark? 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 they increased the requirements - say you have to have a 2 year degree -- an EMT license, etc. Youre right though, losing KCM is the least of their problems; however, Full disclosure- Im a flight attendant, and its frustrating to lose this privilege because of crew members who dont follow the rules. I was next and was told I need further screening tho I did not ring told FA cannot be further screened so I have to be screened??? All Crew Members transiting a KCM portal are subject to random screening. Crewmembers will no longer be permitted to manually enter their KCM data. Throw the book at the offenders. 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. 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). Benjamin Spooner Briggs, his wife, Sarah, and the couple's 2-year-old daughter, Sophia. SIDA badge holder to carry it into the sterile area then give to the FA for delivery - many SIDA badge holders make less than FAs with easy entry into a position as long as they have a clean-ish background. Hopefully, this is thought out carefully, or there will be delays because crewmembers will be held up at security checkpoints. There's no generally available program that would allow most people to bypass airport security altogether. I witnessed a pilot trying to bring his teenage son through KCM and getting irate because he was told he couldnt. Battery-powered electronic smoking devices, such as "e-cigarettes, e-cigs, e-cigars, e-pipes, e-hookahs, personal vaporizers, electronic nicotine delivery systems," can be brought as carry-on items only. However, crewmembers on an extended leave of absence greater than 30 days, to include: disability, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), military deployment, voluntary leave of absence, furlough, suspension, termination, retirement, or other leave of absence must be suspended or removed from the KCM system. I'm a Flight Attendant for a major US Carrier and I've known of a few that have had privileges suspended for a year and of one who had her privileges permanently revoked. Known Crewmember - MyKCM Login Known Crewmember TM The Known Crewmember (KCM) website allows crewmembers to register a barcode to go through security checkpoints seamlessly. Flight attendants (mostly female) live out of their suitcases for several days at a time and wouldn't be feasible to check their bags just for health and beauty products (make-up, shampoo, etc), not counting the amount of food that FA's are allowed to pack in their travel cooler (again, several days of food are packed in those coolers) FA's are background checked and it's My concern for flight attendants would be the TSA liquid limits. You cant be responsible enough to be to work on time? Hmm, your story sounds fishy. Having an off duty employee pass rider clogging up lines that they didnt subscribe/pay for is spitting into face of As a paying subscriber of CLEAR & TSAPre, I would welcome a dedicated crew/employee line for those employees that are working. Please stop blaming flight attendants! See more about our ethics policies here. Once registered, you may begin using the barcode card at any active KCM access point. Duties and Responsibilities of Cabin Crew Thank you Jennifer for the info. 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. I love my job and certainly contribute more than just having a pulse. knives or knife-like (whether or not made of metal), including leather working knives. Enjoy screening! known crew member (kcm) access seatac known crew member (kcm) access seatac photos known crew member (kcm) access seatac location The screenshot is going around. Hours? 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? . Ill go easy on the guy that said he was a cargo pilot. It only takes a few bad apples (be it pilots or flight attendants) to ruin the process for everyone.. Maybe they'll finally get it when they miss a connection or twomaybe? It's not one bit different. Q:What if I have not received a KCM barcode card from my participating airline? How are these idiots not dumping it when tagged for random anyway?? BTW! So, my take is its bull and going to cause more problems for everyone. Seriously??? What items are prohibited onboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship? An aircraft can board without a pilotbut not without the minimum crew of flight attendants.. and considering how long our duty days are, I don't know any flight attendants willing to leave their layover hotel a couple hours earlier. why would it bother you what our reactions are? endstream endobj 64 0 obj <> endobj 65 0 obj <>stream It just sucks overall, especially for those of us who do not smuggle drugs or weapons just do their jobs and just want to use flight benefits on their days off. I highly doubt it but they wont release the exact numbers they give vague statements so they can grab more power. 1) Its pretty insulting to trash the time & money spent. Maybe you should check YOUR attitude! So, like with just about everything else good, a few ruin it for the majority. _W+ And while I'm in line to be scanned throughout the KCM door, they just walk in without ID check. The FAA in their infinite wisdom starting requiring flight attendants to have an FAA Airman certificate several years ago. It truly serves no purpose, even as a deterrent. Money and Other Monetary Instruments Related Searches. I've got nothing to hide. That should have never been allowed any more than ground workers could access special security lines when traveling. 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. You also clearly dont know what youre talking about if youre suggesting to not screen pilots. This enhanced identity-verification and employment-confirmation system for airline pilots will make airport checkpoint screening more efficient for all who depend on air transportation by removing airline pilots from passenger screening lines. If the penalties for breaking the rules were severe and immediate, I believe the problem would be quelled. What are you talking about 3-4 hours waiting? EVEN with FULL KCM we constantly have to go thru full passenger screening because some airports have NO KCM or limited hours. 30 days of history is only recorded for crewmembers with a mykcmsupport.com account I have been using KCM for a while, but just now created an account to see my history, why is there no history? The way I type indicates that I'm a bum and have a busted vehicle? 0000001314 00000 n Why not stop all cars on the highway and search for drugs? 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. You also clearly dont know what youre talking about if youre suggesting to not screen pilots. To view KCM security checkpoint lanes at DFW, please visit the Known Crewmember website. 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 If there is to be no special consideration for a FA then there should be none for pilots. Flight attendants have 2 months of training. Work closely with your union or become a rep to improve work rules and pay at your airline to make respecting your job more appealing. And TSA doesn't enforce mask mandates anymore, and when they did it was because they had to follow the directive of The And TSA doesn't enforce mask mandates anymore, and when they did it was because they had to follow the directive of The federal government. In short, TSA KNOWS that multiple airline crew will push back, making noise that will DEFINITELY generate the news they need to remain relevant when it comes to their jobs. Any self respecting smuggler can take that on one flight, depending on what drug it is. There is no reason to trust flight attendants any more than any other trusted group, like police officers, travelers with security clearances, doctors or priests. The current system is broken beyond repair at the moment. I have heard stories of pilots and flight attendants ferrying money, drugs and electronics and that has led to the loss of this expedited service for us. Your wild and unbelievable claim about pilots attempting to bring their families through KCM proves you don't actually know how KCM works. I'm a crew member and lately the random checks have increased to the point of ridiculous. 0000002541 00000 n Therefore, KCM eligible crewmembers are required to understand theKCM Rules for Useand comply with these rules while using the KCM access points. Make an example of someone make it public and I bet people will reconsider their behavior. Good one. Shoot we regularly have people with guns on the aircraft, air marshals, Leos and ffdos and if one of them snapped one day they could certainly do harm. About Us - KNOWN CREWMEMBER The Crew Appreciation charge is paid to Holland America Line team members and represents an important part of their compensation. Regardless of the circumstances? I show up clean shaven, fresh haircut, pressed uniform and a smile. Hold your fellow flight attendants responsible for their actions. Crew Member job description - Workable Prohibited Items Week 2021. Carriage of another individual's property through the KCM portal to circumvent screening is prohibited. Cry for us. After-all, who you gonna call when the "center does not hold" at 35,000 feet? . And as you put it yourself, FAs are 'impoverished'. It is to ensure safety on public transportation, thats it. How many pounds of illegal drugs have TSA agents detected and confiscated since their inception? box cutters. Packages large enough to smuggle a sufficient quantity of and when people are searched - which IS part of the security screening process - then there is a legitimate NECESSITY to escalate something that is illegally found to the appropriate law enforcement authorities. KCM is a privilege, not a right. Check it out its in the Pilot Wives Page or on KrewRestKaren. 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. CAP 70-1 Flashcards | Quizlet 5The Known Crew Member program enables TSOs to positively verify the identity and employment status of flight-crew members who have joined the program and provide expedited access to the sterile area of the airport for properly identified and verified, uniformed crewmembers. The use of the KCM program is a privilege and not a right. On August 30, 2019, TSA announced new crewmember identification requirements. Ill go easy on the guy that said he was a cargo pilot. /5FR_+`aj` H xX I think that the best solution is to permanently revoke the KCM privilege from the offenders. Drug interdiction isn't TSA's job and they know it. In any event, I really enjoy reading your articles. Yet they pay, through their time and treasure, for the billion searches performed in search of contraband and weapons. Remember, the crew may instead check your carry-on luggage when embarking, so if you carry any electronics that break the MSC drone policy, they may be confiscated until the end of the cruise. Other countries check their own and I have never witnessed this in the US. Celebrating 21 Years of AFA E-Lines and Debrief, Delta pilots approve new contract with 34% raises, Delta Pilots Approve Contract Raising Pay by 34%. CDCCheck is a web-based, touchless and digitized solution from DepartureCheck that complies with the documentation, attestation and record-keeping requirements of this order. When youre randomly checked five or six times in a row, its easy to cop a tude. Some flight crew position names are derived from nautical terms and indicate a rank or command structure similar to that on ocean-going vessels, allowing for quick executive decision making during normal operations or emergency situations. 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. %PDF-1.4 % Q:Can a crewmember individually join KCM if their airline does not participate in the program? Your fellow drug smugglers "submitted backgrounds" top. Just give us a dedicated crew only lane. Dangerous Goods | Not Allowed in Hand/Check-in Baggage | Vistara Eh? To protect your ability to participate in the Known Crewmember program, you must abide by the following rules: Authorized flight crew members must travel in uniform. Too bad Clayton Osbon didn't have a gun and kill the fo right? H\Pn >t7i4)v} 'CZ rf ,s6^`D\5u`NzVq"p?E __C] The vast majority of crew use KCM exactly as they should and are law abiding. b. I don't know if a single checkpoint which excorts you directly to screening. crew member definition: 1. a member of a group of people who work together, especially on a ship: 2. a member of a group. Im flight crew @ ORD. Lets not forget is was started by ALPA for pilots. Once a gangster town. always a gangster town - starting at the top down (with the exclusion of The Obamas - they were the major good that ever came out of Chicago). What are you 10 years old kid. Frequently Asked Questions | Holland America 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). Tell your coworkers to stop trying to smuggle drugs and guns. 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. Dont worry though, youll be back groping children in no time. The announcement comes after the TSA reportedly discovered crew members smuggling unlawful items and substances through airport security checkpoints. (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!!!) It's not my business what a person freely chooses to put in their own bodynor is it government's business. Career term differences may be different in your eyes, but its all in the eye of the beholder & YOU dont determine VALUE or WORTH! 0000007899 00000 n If TSA cannot confirm a crewmembers identity or current employment status at the KCM access point, the crewmember will be directed to the passenger-screening checkpoint. It is incorporated for crewmembers protection and to ensure the integrity of the system. The 282-ton . What am I hoping to accomplish by sharing this information? 911? Prohibited Items Program Prohibited Items Program Page 1 of 12 Directive 15.9.3.1 Revision 1 I. Ive been going through regular security when I arrive at the airport at my home base just to avoid the bother of being sent there anyway. Secondly, its rather disturbing that TSA agents have very little oversight in regards to entering secure areas with bags, purses, etc. Its simply aggravation when you have to wait on a slow ass employee bus then drag your bag to security and here an offer say You wanna try your luck with a dumb ass grin on their face. Punish those that broke the rule. Unfortunately, due to the dubious actions and agendas of a few, here we are. Say hello to people and ask them how they are doing. So in reality anyone who come into the airlines as an employee. Effective March 31, 2022, the TSA will require KCM eligible crewmembers to scan a KCM-issued barcode card when utilizing a KCM access point. Hotel and Transportation Issues We Need Facts! Flight attendants have the weapons they need readily available: cockpit access and a bottle of wine from the galley. There is automation that could easily reduce that time and move the whole process along faster for all passengers - more than offsetting the increased number of airline personnel that have to be scanned. endstream endobj 81 0 obj <>/Size 53/Type/XRef>>stream You dont have flight attendants so have no special procedures during flight. You seem to be missing the point and just jumping on the offense instead. Do you know how to build an LRBL at 17,500 feet ? I recently took a leave of absence from my airline, am I eligible to use KCM while on leave? xbbbg`b`` / Thank you. You dont have flight attendants so have no special procedures during flight. @CHRIS , whoa there boyfriend. BTW! This will ensure your ability to use the KCM system again. Unfortunately, due to the dubious actions and agendas of a few, here we are. NO. - you would really have more "professionals" and those are less likely to abuse the system. Ive definitely noticed an increase in random screenings over the last several months. While I am an airline pilot, I fly for a major cargo airline and thankfully dont have to deal with the incompetent TSA smurfs. I have also seen pilots try to bring animals or children through KCM with them. "First responders" L.O.L. I say some because there are agents, pilots, and flights that don't clear security at all. My favorite is from all these so called pilots . Sign up The more international travelers know about what to expect, the easier and quicker the process becomes. 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. Susan Hollis Garrett. Once you receive the barcode card, follow the instructions on the back to register it into the KCM system. Contact Us. {uyn1j~_L;t26mHMSY%?kbS&eGo?3/_fbd^`Gv`!=XYX+\GGGGGGEES%%%%%%y;`-^Sc;_y^1}iF3 If your pass has a SSSS printed on it, you must undergo selectee screening at the passenger screening checkpoint. 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. I say some because there are agents, pilots, and flights that don't clear security at all. I think this KCM change may be a solution in search of a problem. 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. The TSAs job is not to look for drugs or identify other illegal activity. Look, your job could be replaced by a cardboard sign with a red arrow painted on it and a vending machine. So they are more likely to risk their crap paying job (as stated in the article) to make big bucks very easily. Also, the US is rolling out more and more high tech scanners which are much faster. Crew Module - Crew Members - ICAO A: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. For everyones information, so long as the plane is on there is no need to have pilots on board while boarding passengers. 0000056810 00000 n For information about the Known Crewmember program, please contact us at:info@knowncrewmember.org. There are multiple reports of pilots being busted with weapons. who cares..I pay TSA people out of my taxes to keep a 9-11 from happening again. Thanks to the A-holes that ruined this for all of us. Such conduct can jeopardize crewmembers of their right to participate in the program and consequently jeopardizes the entire Known Crew Member (KCM) program. Legal Notice: This website is only intended to provide an overview of the Known Crewmember program. Containers of liquid that violate the 3.4-ounce (100 milliliter) rule are the number one offender. 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. Flight attendants have been the issue with attempting to smuggling things through KCM. This story is incorrect. 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. If you combine all the flight attendants and look at the numbers is it even close to 1% of crew members doing this? Are you EOD now? 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. Some times 10 or 15 TSA screeners at the same time. Crewmembers may request a new or replacement KCM barcode card from their airline management. This enhancement will include retention of the crewmember selection for USP for a period of time at all KCM access points in that airport. IATA - FAQs- Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Air Any employee, even a pilot, could be enlisted to smuggle a weapon into the secure area to be passed to someone else. As of publication, at least 922 crew members have been infected and at least 11 have died from COVID-19. If you have been issued a temporary government issued photo ID and it is your only form of government issued identification, proceed to the passenger screening checkpoint or employee screening location to access the airport sterile area. I use KCM and live in a base. Crew members may not transit the KCM portal with any TSA prohibited items. Then you have to listen to passengers complain and ask why your late. It's the easiest post. The first step should be eliminating flight attendants from any expedited screening program. Flight attendants are first responders..they are highly trained professionals.even if some refuse to acknowledge it. 0000001822 00000 n "Y'all fucked around and found out". If the crewmember isnot wearinga uniform, the crewmember must present a KCM barcode card and a non-expired: Aircraft operator-issued crewmember photo ID or National Air Transport Association ID; and, A valid FAA Flight Attendant Certificate of Proficiency; or. all while putting up with ATTITUDES & MINDSETS from people like you! Cruise Ship Employment FAQ - Princess Cruises They will interfere with Clear, TSA Pre and just squeeze in again and create even more frustration, plus they dont pay for TSA checks but PAX do. Surely if it truly were that long Donna (Karen) you absolutely would have taken a photo. Crewmembers may not bring pets or pet carriers through the KCM access point. TSA is already severely understaffed at many airports. If you really think flying is dangerous because of 9/11 then I would say there are a million other things besides that one and this is an unnecessary power grab by a government agency. Because, trust me, the pilots wont be the ones to help! 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. My concern for flight attendants would be the TSA liquid limits. 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. Prior to the Known Crewmember program and their dedicated lines, it was not uncommon to spend 10-15 minutes being delayed as crew after crew cut in line to be screened before the regular users. b. You also are aware that pilots have had their fair share of violations with kcm too, right? Recently I was behind a FA in line to go thru themetal detectorsSHe rang 4 times so they just said go thru no problem.. 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. Also allowing them to use this when they are off duty is the other problem. 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! 53 0 obj <> endobj Not only does he have an axe under his seat, but he could simply crash the plane. That would stop the violations real quickly. KCM FAQ - Known Crewmember List of Prohibited Items Examples of items prohibited by UPS include, but are not limited to the following: Ammunition (except as expressly provided in the "UPS Tariff/Terms and Conditions of Service - United States" beginning on page 7) Bank bills, notes or currency (other than coin) Corpses, cremated or disinterred remains Fireworks Known Crewmember Fact Sheet (Source: www.knowncrewmember.org) Q. Im not attacking them personally but if you think they are some highly specialized person they are not. In most instances, the TSA will send the crewmember a Letter of Investigation (LOI) explaining the incident that occurred, identifying the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) which the TSA believes was violated, and requesting a written response. And not punish the rest of us. PDF Dangerous Goods and Restricted items - EK
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