Enhanced Airline Pilot Security Screening Takes Off at Chicago O’Hare

Program Strengthens Aviation Security, Expedites Passenger Screening
August 9, 2011 - The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) and the Air Transport Association of America (ATA) today began operating the first test site for the Known Crewmember program at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. Known Crewmember, a new enhanced security-screening program for airline crew members, positively verifies a pilot’s identity and employment status, strengthening aviation security and shortening screening lines for passengers.