In-flight Security (classroom)

CLASSROOM

Did you know that in the past 5 years, 84 participants from 20 countries have taken this course with IATA?

About the course

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: TSCS-17

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

What you will learn

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

Course content

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

Who should attend

This course is design for:

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

Certificate awarded

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.

This course is a step toward earning an IATA Diploma

Diploma

Aviation Security Operations Diploma

Gain knowledge of security in a selection of operational areas and earn an industry recognized diploma.

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