Originally Posted by
Dirtdiver
Q: Does a crewmember need to be working a flight in order to use the KCM access point?
A: No. TSA headquarters’ states that a crewmember must be currently employed with a KCM participating airline, on active status and in the airline’s KCM database. TSA security officers are not responsible for determining whether a crewmember is working a flight in order to use a KCM access point. Please remember, a crewmember may be randomly selected to undergo additional screening, as there is a random screening element with all Risked Based Security (RBS) screening programs.
My understanding as well...don't need to be on duty or commuting to use KCM, but do need the suit. A little surprising but it actually makes sense (probably why it's surprising). If so inclined you have less opportunity for malign actions as a nonrev than as working crew.