Airline Security Today
Like many people, I was aghast by the aftermath of 9/11.
I also felt disappointed that our government, & airlines let down the flying public.
However, today I could assure you that flying couldn't be more safer.
As a pilot, I witness many people tell me they developed their initial fear of flying after 9/11.
But, I witness a lot of good changes that came about from this tragedy that I will try to discuss with out getting too detail because of the sensitive nature of airport security.
For instance, what the general public don't see is layer after layer of security designed to be a safety net.
Theres' also been better communications between other foreign governments, and the creation of the no-fly list that Homeland Security,& the airlines must check before letting any passengers board an airplane.
Interesting enough, you don't have to be a terrorist to be on the no fly list.
Although there is a certain criteria, just being a problematic passenger could be enough to get on it.
Since 9/11, all airlines are required to have steele reinforced cockpit door that would be very difficult for anyone to breach.
As an additional layer of security, you got Federal Air Marshals.
Prior to 9/11 the number was very small, but today you could bet that the odds are in your favor that an air marshall would be on your flight.
Incase you still not convince of your safety, don't forget congress & TSA also allowed the arming of thousands of pilots in the flight deck.
Without getting into specifics, the odds of having an armed pilot on your flight is very reassuring.
These armed pilots are called Federal Flight Deck Officers or FFDO'S that go through a very grueling training process to get selected & trained.
They also get self defense training similar to the military.
These pilots that become FFDO's are considered law enforcement officers.
Also, another layer of security is that airlines now train all crew member both pilots, & flight attendants on self defense training.
The flight crew must do a detailed search of the aircraft prior to passenger boarding as required by TSA.
Ramp personnel & gate agents secured the aircraft so no one unauthorized can get access.
I also notice a greater climate of awareness were personnel challenge anyone without an identification showing.
The FAA ensure airport workers compliance by surprise routine inspections.
We also have gate agents who act as a ground security coordinator who inform the flight crew of any security incidents prior to boarding.
Security must be practice by everyone including passengers.
Incidents & breaches will occasionally happened, but we have never been more safer since 9/11.
I also felt disappointed that our government, & airlines let down the flying public.
However, today I could assure you that flying couldn't be more safer.
As a pilot, I witness many people tell me they developed their initial fear of flying after 9/11.
But, I witness a lot of good changes that came about from this tragedy that I will try to discuss with out getting too detail because of the sensitive nature of airport security.
For instance, what the general public don't see is layer after layer of security designed to be a safety net.
Theres' also been better communications between other foreign governments, and the creation of the no-fly list that Homeland Security,& the airlines must check before letting any passengers board an airplane.
Interesting enough, you don't have to be a terrorist to be on the no fly list.
Although there is a certain criteria, just being a problematic passenger could be enough to get on it.
Since 9/11, all airlines are required to have steele reinforced cockpit door that would be very difficult for anyone to breach.
As an additional layer of security, you got Federal Air Marshals.
Prior to 9/11 the number was very small, but today you could bet that the odds are in your favor that an air marshall would be on your flight.
Incase you still not convince of your safety, don't forget congress & TSA also allowed the arming of thousands of pilots in the flight deck.
Without getting into specifics, the odds of having an armed pilot on your flight is very reassuring.
These armed pilots are called Federal Flight Deck Officers or FFDO'S that go through a very grueling training process to get selected & trained.
They also get self defense training similar to the military.
These pilots that become FFDO's are considered law enforcement officers.
Also, another layer of security is that airlines now train all crew member both pilots, & flight attendants on self defense training.
The flight crew must do a detailed search of the aircraft prior to passenger boarding as required by TSA.
Ramp personnel & gate agents secured the aircraft so no one unauthorized can get access.
I also notice a greater climate of awareness were personnel challenge anyone without an identification showing.
The FAA ensure airport workers compliance by surprise routine inspections.
We also have gate agents who act as a ground security coordinator who inform the flight crew of any security incidents prior to boarding.
Security must be practice by everyone including passengers.
Incidents & breaches will occasionally happened, but we have never been more safer since 9/11.
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