Course Overview

This course provides an introduction to aviation security principles and the protection of passengers, aircraft, airports and aviation facilities. Students learn the fundamentals of access control, restricted areas, baggage and cargo security, and how to recognise and report suspicious activity in an airport environment.

Who Should Attend

Aviation students preparing for a career in aviation security
New airport and airline employees requiring security awareness
Ground-handling and passenger-service staff working airside
Job seekers targeting aviation security roles

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the fundamentals of aviation security
Apply access control and restricted-area procedures
Recognise and report suspicious activity and unattended baggage
Describe their responsibilities during a security incident

Course Modules

Aviation security fundamentalsSecurity awareness Access controlAirport restricted areas Passenger securityBaggage security Cargo securityIdentification systems Security reportingSuspicious activity awareness Unattended baggageSecurity incidents Insider threat awarenessSecurity culture Emergency response awareness

Practical Training

Students take part in scenario-based exercises covering access control checks, security reporting and response to suspicious items, building the awareness needed to work securely within an airport environment.

Career Opportunities

Aviation Security Officer
Access Control Officer
Screening Officer
Security Compliance Assistant

Airport Security & Aviation Security