A skycap, for one of the bigger airlines at the airport, was asked, "how does the passenger load this year compare with last year?" His response didn't take us by surprise, he said that his airline has seen an increase in passenger volume of 40% and that they were adding more flights.
With all this extra traffic why is CAS not increasing staffing levels? They are still keeping us at extremely low levels of staffing! Are they keeping staffing levels low to maximize profits at our expense? In case management hasn't noticed, we are all stretched thin! When will this cease?
Remember, we are here to provide security. Don't let the length of the line or the amount of bags waiting to be checked influence your decisions about screening. Do not take any short cuts or rush through the process just because you might think you are doing the company a service. Do not proceed to the next item of business until you are absolutely sure that you have done your job according to the SOP. We are on camera and you are risking your job foolishly. Do your job the way TSA expects us to. Keep security first as the only theme.
A blog dedicated to the TSOs, LTSOs, and BDOs at San Francisco International Airport that work for Covenant Aviation Security, LLC (CAS).
when 9/11 happaned, medias were blaming airport security for lack of training, minimum staffing, and low morales. Sounds similar @ CAS operation in SFO? I have always been against on against "privatize" homeland security to for profit companies like CAS. They already have been cutting corners on staffing and minimize training to create bigger profits for their pockets. Less operation staffing means less bonus payouts, thus more for their pockets.
ReplyDeleteLow level of staffing = overworked, tired, lacked of focus operation crews = Homeland "Insecurity"
I totally agree with H2Beale, to do 100% SOP. Do not rush yourself. One passenger at a time, one bag at a time. Stay safe, folks.