In the changing landscape of criminal attacks on civil aviation and security regulations, the role of the Security Manager is vital in assuring efficient and compliant operations.

Learn the essential management and administration techniques you need to run your business successfully, while complying with national and international legislation. Through daily classroom simulations, test your ability to work under pressure in crisis situations, and learn how to prioritize responsibilities and respond to common problems in your daily operations.

Available as: Classroom & In-Company course
Duration: 5 days (40 hours)
Recommended level: Professional and Management
Prerequisites: Participants need a minimum of two years’ aviation or CAA administration experience

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Upon completing this course you will be able to:

• Align your organization’s procedures with civil aviation security legislation 
• Improve how you utilize your personnel, equipment and budget
• Apply industry best practices for recruitment, training and people management
• Develop your ability to respond to crisis situations

• Experienced airport and airline managers
• Passenger and cargo operations providers 
• Police and border control authorities
• Civil aviation authority representatives

• Ensuring continued compliance with aviation security standards
• Preparing organizations for a security audit by third parties
• Assessing threats and protecting equipment, locations and other assets 
• Identifying and managing security risks
• Allocating resources and measuring results
• Integrating human factors into your organization
• Building a security culture in non-security personnel
• Communicating with stakeholders in counter security entities in emergency situations

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Activities: This interactive course involves multiple simulation exercises:

• Security threat assessment Security operations planning
• Management and problem solving

Participants sit a final exam.

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 participants obtaining a grade of 90% or higher.

This course is scheduled back-to-back with the Aviation Security Management - Advanced course at IATA Training Centers worldwide. Register for both courses at the same time and we will credit them toward the Aviation Security Management Diploma.

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

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