Aussie Bob,
Although i can understand your point of view the ARO has a job to do and that job is to make sure the local airport rules, acts, legislation's are all being adhered to because if they are not then there is a fair chance the ARO will then be in strife for not enforcing them. ASIC checks are a pain in the backside but it is something that has to be done regardless of what the thoughts are of the officer doing it or the person being checked.
I am familiar with the incident your talking about and i understand your questioning but i also understand why the ARO became upset. But i dont not wish to enter in to it in a public forum.
This is an extract from a Airside Conditions of Use and Policies which in my reading of it gives ARO's at this airport the authority to perform ASIC checks.
"Aviation Security Identification Cards (ASICs) are to ensure only authorised persons
access the Security Restricted Area (Airside). An ASIC must be obtained for all staff who
will be working on the airside of the airport. ASICs must be valid and be properly
displayed by all staff on the outside of their clothing, at waist height or above, at the front
or the side of the person’s body and with the front face of the card clearly visible.
Random ASIC checks are performed daily by XXXX Airport Operations Duty
Supervisor and other agencies.
To enter airside, lease holders and operators must ensure their staff are displaying an
ASIC and have authorised duties to perform on the airside. Visitors, having legitimate
business on airside may be issued with a Visitor Identification Card (VIC), but must be
directly escorted by the holder of a valid ASIC at all times."
if you would like to discuss this further drop me a PM
my 2 bobs..
Last edited by gav_20022002; 26th Feb 2012 at 00:38.