Part 125/135 Operators
Part 135 and Part 125 FAA certificate holders use aircraft for chartered flights; the difference between the two certificates is the size of the aircraft used.
Nobody wants to stand in long security lines at the airport and be surrounded by disgruntled passengers.
When you enroll in the Known Crewmember® Program, you don't have to!
Managed through the AirTera secure platform
KCM® Access Points at participating airports
Compliant ID badge for KCM® Access Point
Access to Crew Lane/PreCheck™ when KCM® Access Point is unavailable
Crew discounts at participating airports/businesses
Managed through the AirTera℠ secure platform
Passport information required
Biometric verification at CMAP airports
Compliant ID badge for other gateways and airports
Access to Crew Lane/PreCheck™ when CMAP Access Point is unavailable
Crew discounts at participating airports/businesses
We all know our Time is valuable, which is why there's a saying, ' Time is money'; but pilots and flight crews waste a lot of it going through general security and TSA PreCheck lines. The Known Crewmember® Program eliminates this problem with exclusive Access Points designated specifically for authorized KCM® badge holders.
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) worked in close partnership with Airlines for America (A4A), the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and AirTera to bring the Known Crewmember® Program to certain charter operators.
Operator Eligibility
In May 2014, the Known Crewmember® (KCM®) Program was extended to air charter operators with a TSA Twelve-Five Standard Security Program (TFSSP) and/or a Private Charter Standard Security Program (PCSSP).
If your company is a Part 125 or Part 135 operator that is regulated by TSA under one of the above security programs, your company and flight crewmembers can benefit.
Crewmember Eligibility
As an employee, to be eligible for KCM®, you must:
✓ Be actively operating under your employer's Part 135 or Part 125 certificate
✓ Be actively operating under your employer's TSA TFSSP or PCSSP
✓ Be an FAA-certified flight crewmember
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The Known Crewmember® Program can make your travel time so much faster! It has numerous benefits to help you and make things more convenient. Some of its benefits include:
196 Dedicated KCM®Access Points at 112 commercial airports
15 seconds normal transit through the KCM® Dedicated Access Points
Use for work or personal (domestic only) travel
TSA-approved flight crew ID badge and KCM® barcode issued for expedited access (co-branded for your flight operation)
Arriving internationally at Customs? Use the Crew Lane!
Explore a comprehensive suite of aviation solutions covering key FAA certifications and operations, including Parts 121, 125, 135, 139, 145, and 91/91K. This overview highlights how our solutions support operators, airports, repair stations, pilots, and training programs with clear guidance, streamlined compliance, and operational efficiency across the aviation ecosystem.
Part 135 and Part 125 FAA certificate holders use aircraft for chartered flights; the difference between the two certificates is the size of the aircraft used.
Carriers providing regularly scheduled commercial flights, like airlines and cargo transport, are required to have a Part 121 air carrier certificate.
Some airports hold a FAA Part 139 airport operating certificate. These airports serve scheduled and unscheduled flights on aircraft with more than 30 seats.
A Fixed Base Operator (FBO) is essentially a private terminal for non-commercial flights that is located on airport property.
Any aircraft repair operation that wishes to work on regulated aircraft must obtain a Part 145 Repair Station certification from the FAA.
As the name suggests, these pilots work for private clients or for aircraft operators as an independent contractor with a contractor agreement.
Aircraft that is not operated under Parts 135, 125 and 121 are generally classified as Part 91 and do not require an FAA air carrier certificate.
When choosing a flight school, students can select either a Part 61 school or a Part 141 school with FAA-approved curriculum.
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