ACI - ICAO Management of Airport Security

Curriculum & Course Overview

Goal The ACI-ICAO Management of Airport Security course provides guidance to aviation security personnel at a managerial level on planning, coordinating and implementing airport security preventative measures and pro-active initiatives that are in accordance with national programmes and airport industry best practices. Learning Objectives • Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to: • Evaluate options, benefits and disadvantages of outsourcing security activities; • Prepare budgetary estimates for financing AVSEC programmes; • Analyze an airport emergency plan and develop security response actions necessary in security emergencies involving aircraft, terminal buildings and airport facilities; • Implement a training programme for airport security and non-security staff; • Develop procedures and mechanisms for reporting and recording security incidents; • Set up and run an airport security committee; • Implement a risk and vulnerability assessment and review processes to prioritize and manage risks. Primary Target Population Airport managers and personnel with security responsibilities; Suppliers and service providers with security responsibility at an airport (e.g., ground handlers, maintenance organization, cargo agents, catering, or airport security providers); and Civil aviation security regulators. Entry Requirements • 1. Must hold a supervisory or management security position in a civil aviation airport. • 2. Must have a minimum of one to two years’ experience in the field of airport security. • All candidates must submit their Curriculum Vitae (i.e., short resume outlining supervisory and managerial experience including time-frame and responsibilities). This programme is intended for security supervisors and managers nominated by a senior executive of their organization.

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