Originally Posted by wrf2e

1) We have the ramp level turn-styles at bna with no "security checkpoint" but the TSA does set up camp and randomly screen employees walking through.

2) Ok holier than though pilot man, walking by the turn-style on your way into the airport doesn't mean that TSA doesn't sometimes screen people using that door. The OP did say when he got screened it was random.

3) ACEAV8R said they had seen the same random screenings for airport employees at other airports that they had TDYed at, not just their home airport.

4) It didn't appear to me that they were trying to say that CSAs have it rougher than you just pointing out that CSAs and RAMPERS do get screened and do not have un-checked access to the aircraft. The OP said he was screened when coming through a door from OPS into the terminal....this random checkpoint was set up for all people using that door not just crew...they can't just say oh well you are flight crew we don't need to screen you. The reason for being screened when going from a SIDA area into the terminal is the same reason you can't get a checked bag until you get to baggage claim, some items that can be checked (ie guns and ammunition) can't be brought into the the terminal.

5) Why should a member of a flight crew not get screened but a ramper should? Everyone who enters a secure area should be subject to screening. Although I agree some TSAers probably aren't very qualified to do it. You have more access to the aircraft than a ramper does (no body is going to tell you you can't climb into the cargo bin durring your walk around if you wanted to and you have access to the cockpit even if you are riding in the back on your own metal...you have a cockpit key).

I'm not trying to start another battle between CSAs and Pilots I just think you need to get your facts straight before you come on here and bash somebody for correcting you