Airspace Security and Risk Assessment (classroom)

3-day (24 hours) classroom course

IATA’s Airspace Security and Risk Assessment course offers a comprehensive three-day program focused on managing airspace risks in civil aviation, particularly over or near conflict zones. You will cover the foundations of conflict zones, airspace risk assessment, and learn to gather, validate, and apply information following ICAO and IATA guidelines. You will learn to identify potential threats, gather and validate information, and conduct thorough threat assessments. The course emphasizes integrating risk assessments with existing Safety Management Systems (SMS) and Security Management Systems (SeMS), identifying hazards, and applying risk controls. Governance structures and continuous improvement practices will be emphasized, highlighting the importance of regular reviews and updates of risk assessments, along with the development and tracking of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). The course concludes with governance and communication frameworks, equipping participants to manage airspace security risks and ensure high safety standards in aviation operations.

Course Code: TSCS-81

Course format

• This classroom course provides 3 days (24 hours) of instruction delivered by an official IATA Instructor.
• Take this course at an IATA Training Center, Regional Training Partner, or on-demand as in-house training.
• Student performance will be based on an assessment.

Prerequisites

• Recommended level is Intermediate and Advanced
• The recommended level of language proficiency is ICAO Operational Level 4 or the equivalent for courses held in languages other than English.

How to register

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In-house training

To arrange in-house training for your company, please complete the in-house training request form or contact the Training Specialist in your region.

Upon completing this course you will be able to:

• Define conflict zones and recognize the challenges they present to civil aviation
• Apply a systematic approach to conduct security risk assessments, integrating threat analysis, consequence evaluation, and vulnerability assessment
• Utilize methodologies from the ICAO and IATA guidance documentation in the risk assessment process
• Describe the roles and responsibilities of States, aircraft operators, ANSPs, and international organizations in assessing and mitigating risks
• Develop skills for rapid information sharing and standardized risk communication using tools like NOTAMs and AICs
• Outline criteria and best practices for the safe resumption of flight operations post-conflict, including contingency planning and procedural revisions

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

• Understanding conflict zones and airspace risk assessment
• Information collection and validation
• Regulatory overview
• Conducting threat assessments
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Governance, continuous improvement and communication

Activities

• Exercises and case studies
• Practical exercises
• Final Assessment

Supporting materials

Each participant will receive a complimentary copy of the latest IATA Airspace Risk Assessment manual in e-book format. It is an indispensable field publication that you will refer to throughout this course and in your day-to-day duties.

This course is recommended for:

• States, ANSPs, airports
• Airline security/safety managers
• SMS/SeMS coordinators
• Data analysts
• Intelligence/geopolitical analysts
• Flight operations
• Emergency/Crisis Management personnel
• Airline network operations center

An IATA Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 80% or higher on an assessment. A special distinction is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 90% or higher.