This has also been my experience, I haven't had anything taken (but now I've opened my mouth) when I've been SSSS, which happens quite a bit on reserve. I always try to check in online also, but usually need to check my flight kit at the airport, so I still have to stand in line. I usually travel domestically in uniform to deal with the TSA (yes, you can read into that) but internationally it is civvies.

Peace out folks.

BBFO

 

You don't do that at any Lakes outstation, because it won't work (as seoceancrosser explained). When you flash your badge at a major hub, you are basically giving TSA the impression that you are operating a flight out of that concourse. They really have no way of knowing whether you are operating a flight, or not. At any of Lake's outstations, there is no way to give them that impression, because the Lakes pilots operating the flight would never have a reason to be in the passenger holding pen. The only Lakes pilots who would be in the pen are deadheaders and jumpseaters, and even they need to have a boarding pass.

 

Everytime I jumpseat on great lakes I ALWAYS get hit with the additional screening. Just have to anticipate it now and not carry any heavy gels.

 

If your airline services that airport, you don't need a ticket for screening, and if you're jumping on most carriers as long as your at the gate at least 30 prior to departure, the gate agent will ticket you. Just grab a copy of the jumpseat guide on the ALPA members website...

 

Has anyone tried to contact our (GLA's) JSC regarding this issue? I think he needs the approval from the local FAA POI to get this resolved.

 

TSA changed policies recently! Our company sent out a memo about it. Even in uniform if you get SSSS then TSA can and probably will take all liquid and gels. It is stupid, you could be packed for a 4 day trip, or just got off of one.

The problem is policies change and some people can still "sneak" through. Many airlines have some sort of process in place built into their system that will prevent additional screening for flight crew, ie in the PNR checking CASS, or a check box or something. Others, if you do get additional screening have to call supervisors and get it removed. One day I was in the second leg of my jumping home and somehow got additional screening and they wanted me to go out of security and get screened. It magically went away.

Moral of the story....do what you can, deal with what your given, and ***** until it changes!

 

Awesome. I am ferrying a Grumman Cheetah from Connecticut to North Carolina one day next week, and wont know which day until the night before, so its going to be a last minute one way ticket from RDU-JFK, and me boarding with a headset and maybe a sectional or two.

Would I be better off with or without my company badge?