FAA to Boost Security Staff

WASHINGTON-Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 
Administrator Jane F. Garvey announced today the agency would 
begin hiring additional security employees on a temporary basis to 
supplement the FAA's security agent forces and to increase 
security in the nation's airports.

"After the horrible terrorist attack of September 11, the FAA's 
security workforce has faced increasing demands," Transportation 
Secretary Norman Y. Mineta said. "Hiring additional people to help 
secure our aviation system is a wise investment and one we need 
to make immediately"

The new employees will be hired for temporary positions not to 
exceed six months to provide oversight and support at screening 
checkpoints, to assist screeners and supervisors as necessary, 
to help certify screening equipment, and to ensure that security is 
being performed correctly. They will be deployed across the 
country and work under the direct supervision of FAA civil 
aviation security agents.

The FAA plans to recruit the employees at FAA-hosted job fairs 
next week in cities that will include New York, Chicago, Atlanta 
and Dallas-Ft. Worth. The FAA will complete hiring as quickly as 
possible so that employees can begin work within the next few 
weeks.