Improve your response to extreme security situations in a series of simulation exercises.

From minor inflight incidents to bomb threats and hijacking situations, this course takes practical approach to in-flight security. Learn industry-wide standards and techniques used to handle passenger disturbances then put them into practice in the safety of the classroom.

Available as: Classroom & In-Company course
Duration: 5 days (40 hours)
Recommended level: Professional & Management
Prerequisites: None

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• Stay up-to-date with the latest threats to civil aviation
• Prepare yourself and air crew members to respond to in-flight incidents
• Implement in-flight security procedures during classroom exercises

• Airline Managers with AVSEC responsibilities
• Air Crew and Supervisors
• Law Enforcement Personnel responding to in-flight emergencies
• Civil Aviation Authority Representatives
• Air Marshals

• Threat Management
  • Triggers of disruptive behavior
  • Terror threats to aviation
  • Bomb threats on board
• Threat Assessment and Identification
  • Passenger and baggage screening
  • Behavior analysis
  • Warnings and suspicious signs
  • Weapon recognition
• Regulations and Security Framework
  • Aviation security background and current trends
  • Aviation security legislation
  • Balancing customer service with inflight security procedures

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.

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