[quote]Yes, a regular security check is ok. <hr></blockquote>
Bluecrane, I am not flaming you, but it is this exact thinking that has led us to this idiotic situation! It is not OK, there is NO reason, for a part 121 pilot to be screened. What is needed is what ALPA has been asking for since the late '80's, REAL nationwide SIDA cards.
FWIW, when the screening of flight crews was mandated as a result of a ground ops guy downing an airliner, everyone complained, much like we are all complaining now. NOw thats OK.....
When (completely groundless) mandatory drug sampling came up, we all complained. Now we get sampled AFTER we've flown a trip and that's OK! And since the goobermint has been sampling, surprise, the number of pilots caught is not even measurable (However, the number of false positives is very measurable! ). The Feds say that their program is working, as a prevention.
In a few months, after we all get sick of complaining about this idiocy, even having morons groping your crotch and digging through your dirty laundry, in full view of your passengers will be OK!
FWIW, I've been typing my fingers off to everyone from my CP's, union guys, ceo of my co, senators, congressmen etc. etc. etc.
The Greatest Security Show on Earth will continue, and, like it or not, WE are the stars!