Aviation Security Management

5-day (40 hours) classroom course

Strengthen your expertise as a Security Manager in civil aviation—an industry where evolving criminal threats, complex global operations, and stringent security regulations demand strong leadership and informed decision-making. IATA’s Aviation Security Management course empowers current and aspiring Security Managers to build the competencies needed to safeguard passengers, staff, and assets while ensuring full compliance with national and international aviation security standards. Through interactive, hands-on learning, real-world case studies, and daily classroom engagement, you will develop practical management and administrative skills that prepare you to lead within today’s challenging aviation security environment. From implementing security programs to responding to operational threats, you will gain the tools required to manage risk, enhance organizational resilience, and maintain seamless, secure operations across global airport and airline contexts. Whether you work in airport operations, airline security, civil aviation authorities, or related sectors, this course equips you to confidently navigate the responsibilities of a modern Aviation Security Manager.

Course code: SEC017VEEN02

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 are recommended to possess a minimum of two years of aviation or regulatory administration experience.
• 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:

• Recognize the main issues that currently confront aviation security management
• Describe the changing background of the threat and the ways in which it can be manifested
• Use risk and threat assessment tools to improve overall risk management
• Enhance your resource management knowledge
• Discuss the approach in which aviation security countermeasures may need to change

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

• Security foundations
• The threat we face and emerging trends
• The evolution of threat in civil aviation
• Threat assessment and risk management
• Resource management and implementation
• AVSEC management challenges
• AVSEC management systems
• Communication skills
• Quality in aviation

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
• Aviation Security Regulatory 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.