I'm with you on that. Government employees are very hard to fire. They normally fire people out on the "Economy" faster than someone in the military or the U.S. government. Why is this the case??? Alot has to do with arrogance. At one time, for the longest time until just recently in fact, most government jobs meant security from layoffs, increased pay on yearly basis, full benefits which is why the government employment attracted such a vast majority of people. Also, you don't need a college education to be employed in the government. Alot of military veterans joined up in government service to extende their years of service they put in while in the military. Veterans preferance particularily wartime veterans enjoy added points to their test scores for employment.
Counter this with civilian employment on the outside of government service. Competition is stiff, the FAA regulates pretty much if you will be able to get an airport badge for an airline employee. Once arrested, this makes it even harder and a true hassle to stay working in the airport. Not only does an airline employee have to satisfy the corporate policy of the airline, but also they must satisfy airport security prerequisites to even work in the airport premises. It's harder to work in the airport and get screened for badging than it is for most government jobs. FAA doesn't regulate TSA from what I know. They are brothers in arms both working entities in the government. Department of Homeland security TSA falls under. They can make you disapear into the system while being disciplined and move you to another job without anyone raising an eyebrow. They can get away with more than a non-government employee. Always has bee this way. Check out congress. They can litterly shut down the government but they stay on the payroll. The same congressman people you vote into office. It stinks. I hate the system. And you can't do anything about it.