TSA Breaks 10 AE Aircraft in ORD

[dispatchguy]

F(&(*&( THE TSA

I wonder what would happen if I had a T-shirt that said that and wore it the next time I was a revenue pax...?

 

[big pimpn']

Be careful not to confuse the TSA with Menzies rampers. Yes they're both incompetent, but in different ways. Although, those differences seem to be fading, because now they're both damaging aircraft.

I agree; However, I don’t think the word “incompetent” even begins to describe their level of stupidity. We came into ORD after a 16 hour nonstop flight from ICN last week and were greeted by these buffoons for a surprise inspection. I can tell you from my experience; these guys are straight out of Reno 911.

 

[Cobra17]

That is a serious insult to the crack squad of men and women from Reno 911.

 

[samballs]

That is a serious insult to the crack squad of men and women from Reno 911.

I agree on Reno 911 they at least in the end get lucky. tsa will always be a week behind terrorist. There are only 3 qualifications to join tsa
1. Do you live in the projects?
2. Do you live in a trailer?
3. Were you that nerd in high school everyone made fun, and now you need to get some authority?

If you can answer yes to anyone one of the 3, then you can have a fun and exciting career with the tsa.

 

[flynryan15]

Sweet maybe I can be a TSA while I am furloughed?!?!

 

[Nevets]

ALPA, TSA Address Security Inspection Deficiencies
Recent activities by TSA Aviation Direct Access Screening Program (ADASP) personnel culminated in an event at Chicago’s O’Hare International that demonstrated that some TSA personnel are unfamiliar with the proper ways to access parked aircraft. ALPA and TSA are working together to ensure that everyone involved in these activities has an appropriate understanding of relevant procedures.


On August 19, a TSA inspector assigned to the ADASP moved around several aircraft using external parts as handholds. The inspector was unaware of the potential damage he could have inflicted to the equipment or of the threat to safety.


ADASP was created for Transportation Security Officers to provide security screening for the presence of explosives, incendiaries, weapons, and other prohibited items or improper airport identification media. The security screening occurs at direct access points to include airport secured areas, sterile areas, and or aircraft operating areas except for TSA screening checkpoints.


Following report of the problem at ORD, TSA leadership immediately issued a message to reemphasize the importance of complying with the guidance provided in the ADASP Procedure Manual.


ALPA’s National Security Committee has been in contact with TSA officials to ensure that similar incidents are not repeated in the future. “Something like this can affect safety,” said ALPA president, Capt. John Prater. “We want to make it clear to TSA that, while we applaud their efforts to ensure the security of our aircraft, no action on their part can undermine safety.”

“We are reviewing this incident to discover whether the problem is procedural within TSA, or only involved one inspector,” said Capt. Bob Hesselbein, ALPA National Security Committee Chairman.

 

[B727FA]

Come on guys, all they wanted to do is show how easy a common person can get into a plane.

They need to do it more than once?

 

[Monster Buck]

They need to do it more than once?

You need to read my ENTIRE post, not just the first sentence.

 

[j41driver]

No we are 100% jet on the part 121 side of ORD.

Is there an "other that part 121" side?

 

[labbats]

Every once in a while you'll get a Navajo or King Air dropping someone off part 91 or 135.

All scheduled air carrier ops into ORD are jets.

 

[B727FA]

You need to read my ENTIRE post, not just the first sentence.

Oh, I did...my point was after they "proved" it on one a/c they didn't need to "keep trying" on identical a/c. I did catch the sarcasm! They're pitiful, no? Take care...

 

[j41driver]

Gotcha...I was (incorrectly) thinking that the poster was an AE pilot and that's where my question came from.

 

[30West]

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[JD2003]

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