Known Crewmembers (US)
Wednesday, Oct 9, 2024
The Known Crewmember (KCM) system is a security screening program implemented in the United States to streamline the process of passing airline crew members through airport security. Launched in 2011, this initiative was developed as a partnership between the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), with support from Airlines for America (A4A). The system allows eligible flight crew members, such as pilots and flight attendants, to pass through expedited security checkpoints, separate from the general public, following identity verification.