Originally Posted by NWAFA
Crew members go through security check points just like the passengers.
Since 9/11 happened, all airline personnel have to undergo a 10 year, FBI background search. During the first waves of FBI background checks, thousands of airline/airport personnel were terminated.
About the only thing they would forgive is parking tickets.
This would be one explanation why airlines would work so hard to limit their personnel. Where possible, they must ask themselves the question "is this person
really needed as an employee, and can't they be a contractor, considering the expense of just
hiring them?".
steve B.