Originally Posted by
Hotel Kilo
JFK comes to mind.
Even as an FFDO at one time; it could be a hassle too.
Breezy is correct. Go to ALPA, log in and go read the KCM requirements. For random screening :
In uniform = front of pre-check line. 3/3/3 does not apply.
Out of uniform = get in the back of the line like everyone else. You will undergo whatever is required for normal screenig (shoes off belts off etc) and comply with 3/3/3/ etc
The problem I have with "in uniform" is when they make me take my shoes/belt/etc off. That's not what it says in the guidance for being in uniform. I really enjoy the pat down in uniform in front of the flying public - classy TSA. This is where 20Fathoms' comment about fiefdoms comes to play. Then again this is the federal government, they pretty much would ef up a ham sandwich.
There was a post on APC a few weeks ago where the pilot was out of uniform but was stopped because they went right to precheck like their non rev pass said instead of first going to KCM and getting a "random". No idea what station. At RSW, everyone gets the full monte, no KCM, no precheck for employees.