Yep, sounds like he has 'issues'
If push comes to shove his ASIC means nothing either, an ASIC isn't an airside pass, it has no meaning other than to show that the holder has been subject to a security check. Its just a method smart ARO's use to sort out the wheat from the chaff when airside. If you are displaying one at our port, and you seem to be in the right place, the ARO's will barely look your way.
Good luck man.