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. TSA is extremely inconsistent, one city they tell us to use certain lines then in other cities they are asking why we arent using the very line we were told in a different city by tsa not to use. For all these keyboard cowboys, do you actually know how to Google? Contact Pilots are not easily replaced, flight attendants are. Fine tuning of the program are very much in need but not just to our end, theirs (Government Screeners) too. About AFA | Once these tasks are successfully completed, the crewmember will be allowed to proceed into the sterile area. 2023 KNOWN CREWMEMBER. Such conduct can jeopardize crewmembers of their right to participate in the program and consequently jeopardizes the entire Known Crew Member (KCM) program. 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 flight cannot leave or even be boarded without a full compliment of FAA mandated cabin crew. 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) - At least flight attendants have to meet some kind of standards and have a lot to lose. These are limited to 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item. The announcement comes after the TSA reportedly discovered crew members smuggling unlawful items and substances through airport security checkpoints. 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. A: You should remain calm and ask to speak to a Lead or Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (LTSO or STSO) to the discrepancy. KCM was a tremendous privilege these years we enjoyed it. They are "consensual" in name only, and that bending of the usual prohibition of unwarranted search is justified only because their primary purpose is to stop terrorists from taking weapons onto planes. What exactly are the numbers of people who are trying to sneak in illegal things through kcm? Crewmembers are also subject to random inspection anywhere after security including onboard the aircraft before departure. Sadly people will always try and take advantage of a situation. 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. If the average traveller's time is worth $30 per hour, then an extra 20 minute delay costs $10. 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. Enter your email address here and we will send you an email with your username and instructions on how to change your password. Learn more. Ill start with the Germanwing pilot. Im curious to learn all the details of what this will look like. My cousin is a flight attendant that flys internationally from South America to the United States. Poshmark prohibits the sale of items that have been recalled by governments or manufacturers. Let the hate flow through you. page on our website to help with some of the misunderstandings in this program. 1) Its pretty insulting to trash the time & money spent. Flight attendants never should have been included. In my opinion and observations, many of the violations that have As a result of having the FAA certificate, they are allowed to use the KCM lines. Waiters, food services and others, including TSA workers who make minimum wage and have a thankless job, not so much. Q:Difficulties with KCM Account Activation or Barcode Card Registration? I've come up with a plan though for my KCM screening, up 75%I now wear flip flops and a Jethro Bodine belt to then get sent to random screening! They may not be used on board . I have PreCheck and Ive waited at least 30 minutes several times between April and October this year. 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. They may be carried by passengers or crew members and are for personal use only. I highly doubt it but they wont release the exact numbers they give vague statements so they can grab more power. The exception is that employees will sometimes be randomly selected to be screened, and the number of random screenings has reportedly increased significantly in recent months (and will continue to increase). Once you arrive at the boarding gate and your pass has not been properly marked by the TSA, you will be sent back to the passenger screening checkpoint for proper screening. A:A crewmember will be issued a KCM barcode card from their participating airline management staff. 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. What? After-all, who you gonna call when the "center does not hold" at 35,000 feet? Can we also ban the pilots who brought their guns, or the ones bringing their wives wine? I do agree that some Flight Attendants have ruined it a lot by doing wrong but if they cancel the program and don't provide an alternative you'll see the number of Flight Attendants dropping drastically because none of us would go stand for 3-4 hours in TSA and then at the gate without getting paid. Throw the book at the offenders. Trust me, they will do something about KCM.and it will include all working crew members. Make an example of someone make it public and I bet people will reconsider their behavior. Irons Clothing irons and steamers aren't allowed on cruise ships because they present a fire hazard. It is only there to prevent security threats to aviation, originally hijacking then terrorist attacks. (Id really be interested to know what the stats are on that??) Funny how you said that it's the flight attendants when I can tell because I actually work as a flight attendant that just last month a PILOT went through KCM with a loaded weapon that he should have declared. If any crew member wanted to cause harm they could. Flight attendants are consistently being found to bring prohibited items (including drugs, even though that's not what TSA is looking for) through KCM. Then you have to listen to Its not entitlement. I'm a 44 year flight attendant. Uniformed crewmembers are exempt from 3-1-1 restrictions. 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. I fly for an international freight airline. Good one. H\n@E|E/E*Hc'IFvb@m/7HdsSnv&vgs.x 7$/L)Icvy7M;fxI:dn&_0VLot){u~?b'&o:L;v25pIcex?tw I],GpE%og9.Z,Y?"[Z\Kr dfEZvg_}Yee_}Yec_}999999999998s9A0G#s9=(xdYsY8sA8sA8sPAW+ HVO@_qIgr&mU%x Jii7l%S~/-iL@+$gh^OFA^ ,=`no~e)b(RJHKiyW:VNXGtZF E`kpn3SkO{ QzW-aIXeAINd~#n"xOZe{u^{OF&kkZ There are a number of products which have entry or exit limitations in Spain from outside the European Union, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. They are picked up and dropped off from the ramp. Common sense solutions to common sense problems. Get ready for crew members to be cutting in front of you everywhere ! Drones are explicitly listed as forbidden luggage items on MSC cruises. Imagine having to go through security and adding extra unpaid time to your job every time you went to work. The simple reality is that pilots have FAR more to lose than flight attendants if they risk their career at a KCM checkpoint, and therefore they deserve a higher level of trust. Q. ice axes and ice picks. 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. Encourage your airline to be more stringent in hiring, join the hiring team. Are you mad that they aren't letting people smuggle drugs thru security? You seem to have a rather myopic view of the situation. Dangerous Goods must not be carried in (or as) passenger or crew-checked baggage While I havent seen the document myself, this has allegedly been outlined in a Known Crewmember update, following a meeting with TSA Administrator David Pekoske. Random screening/USP is a normal TSA screening policy. Say hello to people and ask them how they are doing. (I hear at home On the one hand, I've spent the last 16 years+ working for TSA. since most smuggling takes place internationally, why doesnt immigration have people go through machines when entering the US? KCM is Accessible Only for "Active" Crewmembers. governments around the world, including in the US, are doing more surveillance of their own citizens - let alone others from other countries. 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. Get mad at your (and my) own work group. 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. A. KCM is designed to confirm an airline flight -crew member's identity and current employment status, expedite their access to sterile areas of airports, reduce backlogs, increase throughput at passenger -screening checkpoints, and make Its harassment as far as Im concerned its very frustrating to go through this every time you come to work. I have witnessed them walk through checkpoints in droves with little more than a flash of a badge. For everyones information, so long as the plane is on there is no need to have pilots on board while boarding passengers. 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. That's because you unhinged exmilitary guys are a threat. 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. Get mad at your (and my) own work group. These items must accompany the crew member upon . Sponsored by ALPA and Airlines for America. Youre right though, losing KCM is the least of their problems; however, youd be hard-pressed to find someone whos actually lost the privilege permanently. So much so, that I usually just go to security line. Crewmembers may request a new or replacement KCM barcode card from their airline management. Im not very worried about KCM going bye bye. Wasting TSA time and resources that should be used with someone else. And as you put it yourself, FAs are 'impoverished'. Am I not mistaken, but in many other parts of the world, do the pilots and FAs not just simply present to the front of the general security queues? It will be easier for you to smuggle drugs that way. Stay mad, everyone. 2023 PlanePeople. Hmm, your story sounds fishy. Cabin Readiness Safety & Compliance Reminder! xref Recently I was behind a FA in line to go thru themetal detectorsSHe rang 4 times so they just said go thru no problem.. "Dream big and dare to fail." March 11, 1914 - June 26, 2020 (106 years old) Westchester, FL Services By Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home - Westchester George and Margaret Keller never suspected that the man terrorizing their city could be a member of their own family. Pilots have years and $100,000 plus dollars invested in this career. However, it is the responsibility of crew to pay these transportation costs. The REAL problem is that airline management, in conjunction with the FA unions, basically hire anyone with a "pulse" to be a Flight Attendant. Almost 80%. Then go deal with management messaging and calling asking why your late to the gate because you got a random search and your flight is 3 terminals away. Besides should you be focusing your energy on more important things like fighting the company to allow male FAs to wear blouses and heels! The system is such a complete mess, and does nothing for safety. b. Im flight crew @ ORD. I have also seen pilots try to bring animals or children through KCM with them. Punish those that broke the rule. The KCM program was initially developed by ALPA, FOR PILOTS. believe it or not your not nearly as important as you would like to think you are. The attention is directed at the wrong people. 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. As of 2023, the TSA will allegedly be introducing Expedited Crew Access, which will replace the Known Crewmember Program. If you are an Employee or an Administrator (DER) please enter the information below to have a password reset emailed to you. axes, hatchets or similar. Cry for us. And no one has said who pays for KCM now but it does cost something to operate and that funding should move to the TSA. startxref /5FR_+`aj` H xX 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. Therefore, we recommend that all Flight Attendants abide by the following rules to protect your ability to participate in the Known Crewmember program: As a reminder, KCM is accessible only for "active" crewmembers. Again, NOT for drug enforcement. They should absolutely profile crew members for randoms but right now they are sending crews through regular lines 50% of the time. Report: TSA Ending Known Crewmember Program In 2023, My take on TSA Known Crewmember Program changes, How To Check TSA PreCheck Hours & Availability, Yuck: TSA Finds Gun Hidden In Raw Chicken, Please view our advertising policy page for additional details about our partners, On the one hand, I do think its time that some changes are made to the Known Crewmember Program, purely based on the number of people who have abused it, On the other hand, fully screening pilots and flight attendants will take up more TSA resources and could lead to longer lines at security; furthermore, the TSA isnt actually very good at finding hidden objects, At least in the case of pilots, I think screening is kind of unnecessary, since theyre flying the plane, and if they wanted to do something, Ultimately I also get the argument that the TSA isnt there to stop drugs, but rather to stop weapons; that being said, if someone is smuggling kilos of cocaine and fentanyl, getting that off the streets (or out of the skies) doesnt seem like a bad thing. . I ever wondered what if one of these TSA screeners or even a LEO get jumped in the Employees parking lot or else where and their uniform stolen?. We do not speed up the security process because it's busy. Ukraine Prohibited and Restricted Items FedEx Cross Border is unable to ship prohibited and non-approved restricted items on behalf of its customers. Are they really catching crew members with drugs? Flight attendants have 2 months of training. The STSO must: a. This is going to cause As a flight attendant myself I see this as another power grab by the government entity tsa. Flight attendants have been the issue with attempting to smuggling things through KCM. You also are aware that pilots have had their fair share of violations with kcm too, right? A: No. 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." 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. We launched Prohibited Items Week for the first time last year as a way to highlight the great work of our officers in airports across the country. The more international travelers know about what to expect, the easier and quicker the process becomes. Also, the US is rolling governments around the world, including in the US, are doing more surveillance of their own citizens - let alone others from other countries. Absolutely no verification of credentials or inspection of personal items. 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. TSA doesn't screen for drugs. When you are selected for random, at Denver for instance, you are told to go to random screening. 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. 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. No one would do it. I recently took a leave of absence from my airline, am I eligible to use KCM while on leave? in order to get funding for another 10 years, whenin fact, they are not. I guarantee if you're a flight attendant reading this you've said "oF cOuRsE I diD!" Only 1 per person/crew member allowed (II) Safety cover is securely fitted over the heating element . "TSA PRE-CHECK" line where most do not have to remove their shoes or take laptops out of bags - yay. Therefore, KCM eligible crewmembers are required to understand these KCM Rules for Use and comply with these rules while using the KCM access points. A large part of the problem was allowing crew members - pilots or flight attendants - to use KCM when off duty with the exception of going immediately taccess o/from their base as a commuter. 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. KCM provides crewmembers with an alternative entry point into airport sterile areas, which may be separate from the passenger security-screening lanes. I wish I could taste the tears of your unfathomable sadness. Whats the data? Crewmembers may not transit the KCM portal with any. Get over yourselves. I'll bet you're very good at stacking pillows and blankets around something you'll never find. Keep dreaming. DGU W2VTsscpKX Ub. Stay mad, enjoy going through the security checkpoint. Today's airline management and unions only care that the males can wear the female uniforms, makeup, tattoos, or fingernail polish, because it keeps the "price down". The TSAs job is not to look for drugs or identify other illegal activity. Almost every cruise ship in the world offers some sort of laundry service onboard if you need. Additionally, authorized crewmembers must not be on a leave of absence greater than 30 days, including furloughs and military duty. Also, many large airports have crew and employee security checkpoints that are currently in the secure area that are accessible by employee shuttle buses. You guys walk right up to the front of the queue. 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. The TSO will match the identification to the crewmembers appearance and confirm the crewmembers identity and current employment status via the KCM system. Reddit - Dive into anything. They are a clueless bunch of goons. I have pre check and clear. TSA really should be abolished. 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. 0000045258 00000 n Your anger and frustration brings me joy. Seriously??? More egregious violations of the Code Federal Regulations (CFRs) could result in civil or criminal penalties. And while I'm in line to be scanned throughout the KCM door, they just walk in without ID check. CDCCheck is a web-based, touchless and digitized solution from DepartureCheck that complies with the documentation, attestation and record-keeping requirements of this order. Incidents onboard aircraft involving Federal Air Marshals. If a pilots wanted to do something bad they could, weve seen it with Malaysian airlines pilots taking that flight down. It does appear the supercilious author of this piece, pulled out his Medallion Card and showed it to the whole worldeven if to mostly blame impoverished flight attendants for being drug mules? Seemingly every airline is telling you to arrive 2-3 hours ahead of time because you never know how many TSA employees showed up that day. If you make it through quickly, then suddenly you have to kill 2 hours in a lounge. 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. Crewmembers may use KCM access points in or out of uniform in accordance with the identification requirements above. Deny entry and inform the crewmember/s, as applicable, that they are not authorized through the KCM access point. 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. 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. What am I hoping to accomplish by sharing this information? Now, when TSA asks, I just say Im not playing Your Game of going thru two lines, this is all eyewash anyway. The REAL problem is that airline management, in conjunction with the FA unions, basically hire anyone with a "pulse" to be a Flight Attendant. The nerve of some of yall who give us an attitude when you get the random. 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. Our customers' security is our priority. Questions about the specifics of the program should be directed to your airline. KCM does not exempt a crewmember from complying with these additional security measures. Yeah, like pilots dont smuggle things in either smh! I think this KCM change may be a solution in search of a problem. Please follow TSA instructions and do not attempt to resolve the issue with transportation security officers, as they are unable to rectify system failures or denials. This is not a U.S. government site. I was then forced to go through the x-ray scanner, and I was still flagged as they said the zipper on my uniform was a problem and then I had to stand there and be patted down in front of everyone, it was infuriating.
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