TSA on plane?
Sep 16, 2012 | 6:47 am
#17
Join Date: Mar 2009
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I don't. FAR 91.3(a): "The pilot in command of an aircraft is directly responsible for, and is the final authority as to, the operation of that aircraft." If the pilot doesn't want the TSA on their plane, the TSA doesn't go on their plane. Now, of course, that may have consequences, such as the plane not being permitted to take off.
Sep 16, 2012 | 7:41 am
#18
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I don't. FAR 91.3(a): "The pilot in command of an aircraft is directly responsible for, and is the final authority as to, the operation of that aircraft." If the pilot doesn't want the TSA on their plane, the TSA doesn't go on their plane. Now, of course, that may have consequences, such as the plane not being permitted to take off.
My guess is trying to look/feel important and a make-work project.
Sep 16, 2012 | 7:34 pm
#19
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I don't. FAR 91.3(a): "The pilot in command of an aircraft is directly responsible for, and is the final authority as to, the operation of that aircraft." If the pilot doesn't want the TSA on their plane, the TSA doesn't go on their plane. Now, of course, that may have consequences, such as the plane not being permitted to take off.
But while the aircraft is at the Gate, with jetway attached, door open, it is NOT their aircraft.
I've never had any crew member even begin to complain about TSA boarding the aircraft.
And I honestly do not see the big deal. TSA's on the plane for 90 seconds, tops. They walk on, walk back to front, and then leave. That's it. Doesn't affect me, doesn't affect the crew, and doesn't affect the passengers.
(Not to mention, that there have been times where I've told TSA no, that our turn is too tight. Not a problem, they don't care. They're not doing anything specific, they're meeting their quota of planes "searched".)
Sep 16, 2012 | 8:39 pm
#21
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I don't. FAR 91.3(a): "The pilot in command of an aircraft is directly responsible for, and is the final authority as to, the operation of that aircraft." If the pilot doesn't want the TSA on their plane, the TSA doesn't go on their plane. Now, of course, that may have consequences, such as the plane not being permitted to take off.