Aviation Security Management - Advanced (classroom)

Did you know that in the past 5 years, 168 participants from 49 countries have taken this course with IATA?

5-day (40 hours) classroom course

The role of an advanced aviation security manager is to locate the optimal proactive processes that produce both the maximum level of security and the optimal combination of the security department in the business. It should allow the organization and the industry the ideal degrees of freedom to function. IATA’s Aviation Security Management - Advanced course focuses on four key areas of interest designed to teach, enrich and develop new ways of thinking. The course focuses on the position of Aviation Security (AVSEC) within the organization and industry; introducing new AVSEC managerial tools and methodologies. It is designed for the security manager who wishes to move to a new personal development stage and acquire new advanced AVSEC and management capabilities.

Course code: TSCV-01

Course format

• This classroom course provides 5 days (40 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

• You should have basic knowledge and experience in management and aviation security.
• Recommended level is Intermediate.
• The recommended level of language proficiency is ICAO Operational Level 4 for courses in English or the equivalent level for other languages.

How to register

• When you click the Register button, you will be directed to log in to your Training Account.
• Register early and save up to 25% at our Training Centers! Please read the Terms and Conditions for the early bird discount.

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:

• Explain the mission statement and purpose of the security unit and the processes you are in charge of within the organization and industry
• Discuss the connection between aviation security and profit, cost, revenue and additional business goals and objectives that allow the business and AVSEC to gain new insights into advanced methodologies and branding opportunities
• Improve AVSEC contractors’ and project management tools while gaining new external focus to develop advanced tools and work concepts
• Improve human capital management while obtaining new QA and QC tools and mechanisms to confront current challenges, including the insider threat
• Practice risk analysis and management directly related to relevant aviation challenges and threats

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

• Security fundamentals and the adaptation to current threats
• The development of aviation security (AVSEC)
• Towards better risk management
• Project management
• The human capital and the insider threat
• Security facilitation
• Multi-layered approach and Security Management Systems (SeMS)
• The aviation security business - the challenges and the cost
• QA and QC in AVSEC

Activities

• Multiple surveys, group discussions, and group collaborations are embedded throughout the entire week
• Participants will design a full security program using the final exercises
• Two micro exercises will support the evolution of the course topics

This course is recommended for:

• Managers from airports and airlines
• Managers from aviation supply chain stakeholders
• Civil aviation authorities
• Police and border control authorities
• Transport administration representatives

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.