Jimbo,
I think you are clearly wrong.
Having a plane with 20-30% passengers carrying would be a huge deterrent.
Regarding salary for air marshalls see below.
Loaded cost will be much more than $100K/yr:
Open Date: Sep 19,2001
Close Date: Open Continuous
Position: Civil Aviation Security Specialist (Federal Air Marshal),FV-1801-G, H, or I, Job Category:Technical
Salary Range: $35,100 to $80,800
Location: Various
Organization Location: Federal Aviation Administration, Associate Administrator for Civil Aviation Security
PCS: Expenses are not authorized for relocation/moving expenses.
Area of Consideration: All Sources
Duties: Federal Air Marshals (FAMs) respond to criminal incidents aboard U.S. air carriers, as well as other in-flight emergencies. FAMs are authorized to carry firearms and make arrests, while preserving the safety of aircraft, crew, and passengers.
NOTES: 1. The basic salary range is reflected above. The salary range for each pay band is G - $35,100 to $54,300; H - $42,800 to $66,200; and I - $52,200 to $80,800. In addition, positions are covered by the 25% Law Enforcement Availability Pay. Salary will be adjusted to include locality pay based on the duty location of the position.
2. FAMs perform regular and extended travel, both foreign and domestic, for several weeks at a time. They work irregular hours and shifts, and are on call 24 hours per day. While deployed, they have limited personal contact with family and limited time off. FAMs travel to and spend time in foreign countries that are sometimes politically or economically unstable, and may pose a high probability of terrorist or criminal activity against the U.S. Government. In addition, some locations may present health hazards such as poor sanitation and unsafe water.
3. FAMs must be eligible for and maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance based upon a favorably adjudicated special background investigation as a condition of employment.
4. Release of sensitive or classified information may be basis for removal from the position.
5. FAMs are subject to drug and alcohol testing, random, and as needed.
6. FAMs are required to maintain firearms certification and to participate in all elements of the FAM physical fitness program.
7. FAMs are required to have annual wellness physicals to meet and maintain medical standards.
8. FAM positions are covered by the 20 and 25-year retirement provisions of 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) and 8412(d).
CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must be U.S. citizens.
AGE REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must be under 37 years of age. Candidates CANNOT be initially appointed to covered Federal law enforcement officer positions on or after their 37th birthday. Previous experience in a covered Federal law enforcement position may exempt candidates from this age requirement. Proof of date of birth will be required.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: FV-G: 3 years of general experience. Such experience may have been gained in administrative, professional, technical, investigative, or other progressively responsible work; OR Completion of all requirements for a bachelor's degree in any field.
FV-H: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-G level. Examples include law enforcement experience; e.g., conducting criminal investigations; performing inspections or evaluations to determine compliance with laws and regulations affecting aviation; developing or implementing policies or procedures affecting aviation security; and providing security risk, threat, or vulnerability assessments related to aviation security; OR Completion of all requirements for a doctoral degree or three full academic years of graduate education in criminal justice, public administration, police science, law, or aviation management.
FV-I: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-H level.
FAA Core Compensation: Effective April 23, 2000, the FAA adopted a new pay system for Federal Air Marshal positions. These positions are now in the Technical job category under Core Compensation. Positions formerly at the FG-5/7/9 grade levels are now in level 1, pay band G; positions formerly at the FG-11/12 grade levels are now in level 2, pay band H; and positions formerly at the FG-13 grade level are now in level 3, pay band I.
Medical Standard: The position requires that applicants meet a medical standard that includes requirements such as normal color vision, EKG, and hearing. |
