dotrs regs
Skyways,
You are correct there is a clear directive that says with a ASIC you can enter a sterile area without going through the screening point.
Personally I am far more concerned with a person entering the A/C and then getting off especially cleaners, than crew who will go down with the ship!!
DOTRS need in threat assessment not overplay the 9/11 scenario. It is far more likely that persons wanting to learn to fly but not take off or land large jet A/C will be extensively researched and questioned.
Therefore the next attack is likely to be a bomb on board breaching security via cleaners caterers ground-handlers etc. The other likely attack is by loading up a reasonable sized aircraft with high explosives flying it through our non radar country and plowing it into the MCG grand final.
These scenarios are probably worth more attention than the pilots shoes.
As a matter of interest if they confiscate your nail file do you use the steel forks in business class or the axe in the cabin? If it is the former I hope you do not replace it back in the tray, the blue cheese is already quite potent !!