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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.

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Course code: SEC013VEEN01

Course format

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

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.

Next class

In-flight Security

Singapore, Singapore (IATA)
1 - 5 December, 2025
Register before Sep 01, 2025 to take advantage of the 20% Early Bird discount (only for payment by credit card or ICH). The price below includes this discount. Terms apply
We recommend that you register by 10 Nov

Find out more about our Early Bird Terms.
All prices are before tax and include applicable discounts.
*Please refer to our Payment options.
Class no: 897693
English
USD 1,872
USD 2,408
Regular*
USD 2,676

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 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

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.

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