Originally Posted by
Amish Pilot
ALC, Sailingfun, finis72 and others,
Just a quick review, It's been a little over 9 years since 9/11 and we still can't go to work without having to deal with this TSA BS.
Come on 9 years!, I can go to my local gym and use my thumb print to get in. The technology is available to verify who we are. They (TSA, DHS & FAA) know who we are, we all have had 10 year back ground checks and many have held security clearances in our prior jobs. This is all security theater and I believe most pilots are upset because we know bull **** when we see it. ALPA, has been working on this in the background, but don't you think 9 years is a little excessive.
I for one will opt out for the package check every time.
Rant Off.
As the letter says it comes down to who is going to pay for it. If we can look back at the last decade, there has not been a string of quarters that many airlines except LUV that have been profitable. Add in the 1113C era and it is easy to see why this has not been a front burner issue for the companies, or in many cases the pilot groups, as they were fighting for their lives in the many 1113C processes.
If you notice, CAPA associations are fairing no better. It comes down to the money.