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Ensure your compliance with industry-wide security audit requirements.

Learn the essential airline and airport security audit requirements in ICAO Annex 17 in this advanced-level course. Become proficient in a wide range of industry standards, with in-depth reviews of international and national security programs. Gain the skills to conduct compliant audits and quality control across multiple security segments.

Available as: Classroom & In-Company course
Duration: 5 days (40 hours)
Recommended level: Professional & Management
Prerequisites: Participants should have at least two years of experience in an aviation security management role.

What you will learn

Upon completing this course you will be able to:

• Conduct airport security audits
• Implement quality control processes such as checklists and communication of results
• Understand ICAO requirements and apply them to your audit programs
• Apply surveys and inspections to maintain quality in security operations

Course content

Aviation security background and legislation

• Global aviation security regime structure
• International aviation security conventions
• ICAO Annex 17

Audit programs

• National civil aviation security programs
• ICAO Universal Security Audit Program

Security surveys – evaluating security needs and highlighting vulnerabilities

• Surveys for airports
• Surveys for airlines

Auditing security segments

• Airport security
• Passenger terminal
• Ground security
• Baggage security
• Cargo security
• Human factors and aviation security training

Security Management Systems (SeMS)

• Core elements
• Human factors

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Who should attend

• Aspiring auditors/validators requiring qualification
• Airline and airport security managers preparing for an audit
• National aviation security regulators
• Law enforcement personnel in airport operations
• Ground handling or security provider staff

Certificate awarded

An IATA Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 80% or higher on all exercises and exams. A special distinction is awarded to participant obtaining a grade of 90% or higher.

Additional information

About IATA Classroom Training
We train more than 10,000 aviation professionals annually through our global network of IATA Training Centers, Regional Training Partners, and in private in-company sessions. Our 200+ classroom courses are developed using IATA’s unique industry insight and delivered by IATA Instructors, experts in their fields. More

Further training
Graduates of this course can apply for the Harvard ManageMentor (HMM) distance learning program at a special graduate price.