In-flight Security

5-day (40 hours) classroom course

Improve your response to extreme security situations in a series of simulation exercises. From minor in-flight incidents to bomb threats and hijacking situations, this course takes a practical approach to in-flight security. Learn industry-wide standards and techniques used to handle passenger disturbances and put them into practice in the safety of the classroom.

Course code: SEC013VEEN01

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

• Recommended level is Intermediate and Advanced.
• 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:

• 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

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

• 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

This course is recommended for:

• Airline Managers with Avsec responsibilities
• Air crew and supervisors
• Law enforcement personnel responding to in-flight emergencies
• Civil aviation authority representatives
• Air Marshals

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.