Aviation Security Management (classroom)

Did you know that in the past 5 years, 297 participants from 62 countries have taken this course with IATA?

5-day (40 hours) classroom course

In the changing landscape of criminal attacks on civil aviation and security regulations, the role of the Security Manager is vital in assuring efficient and compliant operations. Learn essential management and administration techniques to run your business while complying with national and international legislation. Through daily classroom simulations, test your ability to work under pressure in crisis situations and respond to common problems you may face in your daily operations.

Course code: TSCV-02

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

• Participants should have a minimum of two years of experience in aviation or Civil Aviation Authority administration.
• 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:

• Align your organization’s procedures with civil aviation security legislation
• Improve how you utilize your personnel, equipment and budget
• Apply industry best practices for recruitment, training and people management
• Develop your ability to respond to crisis situations

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

• Ensuring continued compliance with aviation security standards
• Preparing organizations for a security audit by third parties
• Assessing threats and protecting equipment, locations and other assets
• Identifying and managing security risks
• Allocating resources and measuring results
• Integrating human factors into your organization
• Building a security culture in non-security personnel
• Communicating with stakeholders in counter security entities in emergency situations

Activities

This interactive course involves multiple simulation exercises:

• Security threat assessment
• Security operations planning
• Management and problem solving

This course is recommended for:

• Experienced airport and airline managers
• Passenger and cargo operations providers
• Police and border control authorities
• Civil aviation authority 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 participants obtaining a grade of 90% or higher.