Handbook

This course is split into two parts:

• Aviation security; and
• Airport management

Aviation is a complex set of procedures and activities that when brought together results in a secure and efficient transport system. Any interruption to that system, can and will have far reaching effects on public confidence and their expectations, government oversight, delays and costs to industry, and the potential for loss of live and suffering.

Aviation security as applied to airlines and airports must be risk based and outcomes focused. It must be tailored to the specifics of the airline or airport. Whilst it is conceded that approximately 80% of risks are known and common to all airports and airlines, the location, operating environment, brand and political stability will all provide unique challenges to the aviation security professional. Aviation security takes a layered approach to protecting an aircraft, passengers and crew. There is no one single measure that can be applied to mitigate the risk to zero. All risks must be identified and mitigated to an acceptable level. Aviation security is about reducing the risk whilst adding these elements to the aircraft.

This course provides an insight to contemporary security issues of airlines and airports, aviation security standards and recommended practices, and aviation security principles and procedures. It will also develop your skills to ask, “What is the desired security outcome and can it be achieved in different ways?”.

Unless otherwise stated, the Australian examples used throughout the course are typical of international practice.