Tool of the day
12-12-2012, 04:49 AM
#3471
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jul 2012
Posts: 737
As my wife dropped me off for a trip near the entrance to work, the TSA agent who approached me (shaking and nervous for some odd reason) and stood inches from my face asking me what time it was....to which I replied, "probably close to the time you have on your wrist watch, have a nice day". I guess I should also nominate myself for the response I gave the TSA agent.
I go through the portal areas with a surly "don't bother me" expression in an attempt to keep them from attempting the up-close small talk alcohol sniff test thing. It usually works.
I've been tempted to stagger about just a little bit and watch the consternation - was it an accident, or is he drunk? - but decided that would be pretty dumb.
12-12-2012, 05:14 AM
#3472
The Brown Dot +1
Joined APC: Jun 2009
Position: 777B
Posts: 7,775
Ah yes, the "I'm gonna catch me a drunk pilot and be a hero" TSA bag o' tools.
I go through the portal areas with a surly "don't bother me" expression in an attempt to keep them from attempting the up-close small talk alcohol sniff test thing. It usually works.
I've been tempted to stagger about just a little bit and watch the consternation - was it an accident, or is he drunk? - but decided that would be pretty dumb.
I go through the portal areas with a surly "don't bother me" expression in an attempt to keep them from attempting the up-close small talk alcohol sniff test thing. It usually works.
I've been tempted to stagger about just a little bit and watch the consternation - was it an accident, or is he drunk? - but decided that would be pretty dumb.
Commuting to work the other day, I walked past the sign that said something like "for employees flying" and got in the security line behind a starbucks employee and an HSA host (?) employee.
I asked the TSA agents if the line was for employees flying or for everyone because the sign said for employees flying. Apparently, I had interrupted the discussion of who was "on break" next and got a thoroughly incoherent answer.
Prior to the for employees flying line, there is a keypad door. That's where the airport cleaners enter.
12-12-2012, 06:41 AM
#3473
Can't abide NAI
Joined APC: Jun 2007
Position: Douglas Aerospace post production Flight Test & Work Around Engineering bulletin dissembler
Posts: 12,037
"Sensitivity Training ... the airline wants us to know what you go through..."
Last edited by Bucking Bar; 12-12-2012 at 06:55 AM.
12-12-2012, 06:45 AM
#3474
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Sep 2009
Position: B737 F/O
Posts: 425
I just say that the FAA requires me to complete a certain number of landings per year from the cabin using mind control, and I really need some quiet to concentrate.
12-12-2012, 06:54 AM
#3475
Can't abide NAI
Joined APC: Jun 2007
Position: Douglas Aerospace post production Flight Test & Work Around Engineering bulletin dissembler
Posts: 12,037
You might know the rules, but the TSA might not and the Airport Cops are usually the folks the local Police don't trust out on the street in uniform.
Then you find yourself in a situation where you have all the knowledge, but they have all the authority, a gun and an unlimited budget to prosecute you with. You may be right; you will lose. Hope you are in front of a camera because without physical evidence, they'll just make up the rest.
Pushing those guys at all, is really, really, dumb.
12-12-2012, 07:32 AM
#3476
Runs with scissors
Joined APC: Dec 2009
Position: Going to hell in a bucket, but enjoying the ride .
Posts: 7,730
12-12-2012, 07:44 AM
#3477
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jan 2008
Posts: 251
And the baggage handlers/rampers and the mechanics, and the fuelers, and everyone else that has access to the aircraft but doesn't have to go through the security apparat except us crewmembers.
12-12-2012, 08:28 AM
#3478
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Apr 2011
Position: retired 767(dl)
Posts: 5,739
My retirement flight cancelled,I dead-headed the night before. The next day the C/P said" flaps" is coming from SNA for his F/D shower... Crew sked said" naw, his Jepps were on the counter this morning wrapped with a yellow ribbon and his uniform is hanging in the middle of the crew lounge.we think he is gone". My plaque sat in the C/P's office for two years...Talk about a bad attitude.
12-12-2012, 09:10 AM
#3479
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Mar 2010
Posts: 524
My retirement flight cancelled,I dead-headed the night before. The next day the C/P said" flaps" is coming from SNA for his F/D shower... Crew sked said" naw, his Jepps were on the counter this morning wrapped with a yellow ribbon and his uniform is hanging in the middle of the crew lounge.we think he is gone". My plaque sat in the C/P's office for two years...Talk about a bad attitude.
He didn't like the DC10 bid pack that month and said "thats it". Turned in his papers. Never told anyone. His family didn't know for 2 weeks.
12-12-2012, 10:08 AM
#3480
Banned
Joined APC: Jan 2008
Position: Pilot
Posts: 2,625
Heard a good story of a Delta captain that was a few months away from retiring and was just starting a trip in ATL. There were long delays and after an hour of waiting in line he turns to his FO and says tell ground we need to go back to the gate. The FO asks why, but he just repeats that they need to go back to the gate. Once they get back and he sets the parking brake he says, that's it, I'm done and am going home.
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