Aviation Security for Flight and Cabin Crew [Restricted]

Objectives of the Aviation Security for Flight and Cabin Crew 

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Identify current threats to civil aviation and describe previous acts of unlawful interference
• Apply applicable international and national regulations on aviation security
• Identify prohibited items and respond correctly upon detection
• Protect the aircraft and prevent unauthorized access
• Conduct aircraft security searches to the required standard
• Protect the flight deck during flight
• Manage unruly and potentially disruptive passengers in accordance with airline procedures
• Apply correct procedures in the event of bomb threats — received by phone, in person or by mail
• Report security incidents correctly to the appropriate authorities

Key Topics

• Previous acts of unlawful interference and current threats to civil aviation
• Prevention and countering of terrorism — hijackings, bomb threats, explosive devices
• Types of individuals and organizations that pose threats to aviation
• International regulations — ICAO, EU, ECAC — and relevant international conventions
• National Civil Aviation Security Programme and competent authority responsibilities
• Security Culture — principles, benefits and management of sensitive information
• Insider threats and radicalization
• Identification of prohibited items and IED components
• Aircraft protection methods — under surveillance, secured, sealed
• Aircraft security search procedures — using search checklists
• Flight deck protection during flight
• Interaction with persons authorized to carry firearms on board
• Unruly passenger procedures — levels of disruption and actions to take
• Restraint devices and self-protection techniques
• Disruptive passenger transport procedures and notification requirements
• Bomb threat procedures — received by phone, in person or by mail
• IED terminology and acronyms
• Incident reporting procedures — verbal and written

Target Audience

• Pilots — Commanders and First Officers
• Cabin Crew Members
• Flight Operations Personnel with security responsibilities
• Any flight crew member required to complete initial or recurrent security training

course format

• 100% online, self-paced e-learning
• 16 hours to complete
• Interactive content with scenario-based exercises
• Use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox for best experience
• Performance assessed via final exam

Recommended Level

• Entry-level to Intermediate
• Suitable for initial and recurrent security training
• No prior aviation security knowledge required

Exam Information

• Unsupervised online exam, taken at your convenience
• 40 multiple choice questions
• 60 minutes to complete
• Passing grade: 80% correct answers
• 2 attempts allowed

Certificate Awarded

Upon successful completion of the Aviation Security for Flight and Cabin Crew you will receive an Octans Training Certificate of Completion available to download and print for your records.