Known Crewmember®

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Background

The Known Crewmember® (KCM) program is a joint initiative between Airlines for America (A4A) and the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA). KCM ties airline employee databases together in a seamless way and enables Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security officers to positively verify the identity and employment status of crewmembers.

Known Crewmember Requirements

Airlines must be KCM program participants for their crewmembers to gain entry through designated access points. All KCM participants must be employed by an aircraft operator participating in a TSA-approved security program; authorized to perform crewmember duties on full all-cargo flights, scheduled passenger or public/private charter passenger flights operated under a TSA-approved security program; and have completed the aircraft operator’s crewmember security training, as applicable. Additionally, to enter KCM access points, crewmembers must not be on a leave of absence greater than 30 days, including furloughs and military duty.

Participant Requirements

Acceptable forms of ID

List of acceptable forms of IDs

Uniformed Known Crewmember participant
Valid unexpired government-issued photo ID Valid unexpired Aircraft Operator ID or the National Air Transport Association ID  
Non-uniformed Known Crewmember participant
Valid unexpired government-issued photo ID

Valid unexpired Aircraft Operator ID

or the National Air Transport Association ID

For pilots- a valid Federal Aviation Administration Airman’s Certificate
For flight attendants- a Certificate of Demonstrated Proficiency

OR

An additional unexpired, government-issued photo ID

Dos and Don’ts

What should a Known Crewmember participant do to gain access? 

  • Do show respect and courtesy during the KCM screening process.
  • Do proceed directly to the appropriate screening checkpoint location if randomly selected for screening or if you cannot be verified by the KCM system.
  • Do anticipate a delay in passing through the checkpoint if selected for random screening.

What should a Known Crewmember participant do to avoid delays at a KCM access point?

  • Do not use KCM for personal international travel.
  • Do not bring prohibited items.
  • Do not bring another person’s property through a KCM access point.

Known Crewmember locations and hours of operation