Ensure your compliance with industry-wide security audit requirements.

Learn the essential airline and airport security audit requirements in ICAO Annex 17 in this advanced-level course. Become proficient in a wide range of industry standards, with in-depth reviews of international and national security programs. Gain the skills to conduct compliant audits and quality control across multiple security segments.

▪ Conduct security audits in the airport, terminal and on the ground

▪ Implement quality control processes such as building checklists and communicating results

▪ Understand ICAO requirements and apply them to your audit programs

▪ Apply surveys and inspections to maintain quality security operations

▪ Aspiring auditors/validators requiring qualification

▪ Airline and airport security managers preparing for an audit

▪ National aviation security regulators

▪ Law enforcement personnel in airport operations

▪ Ground handling or security provider staff

Participants should have at least two years of experience in aviation security management.

An IATA Certificate is awarded upon successful completion of the course and final examination.

This course can be applied toward an IATA Diploma:

▪ Aviation Security Management

Aviation security background and legislation

Global aviation security regime structure

International aviation security conventions

ICAO Annex 17

Audit programs

National Civil Aviation Security Program

ICAO Universal Security Audit Program

Security surveys – evaluating security needs and highlighting vulnerabilities

Surveys for airports

Surveys for airlines

Auditing security segments

Airport security

Passenger terminal

Ground security

Baggage security

Cargo security

Human factors and aviation security training

Security Management Systems (SeMS)

Core elements

Human factors

▪ Individual and team exercises

▪ Final examination

Day 1 Day 2

Initial evaluation questionnaire

Security Management Systems and human factors

Global structure of civil aviation security

International aviation security conventions

Quality control methodology

Assuming the auditor role: Negotiation, team management, public speaking

ICAO annex 17 and security manuals

ICAO Universal Security Audit Program (USAP)

Airport security surveys

Team exercise preparation

Day 3 Day 4

National Civil Aviation Security Program (NCASP) audit

Airport security audit

Airport security surveys and inspection

Ground security audit

Passenger terminal security measures audit

Airline security audit

Equipment and systems audit

Team exercise preparation

Passenger and baggage

inspection procedures audit

Airline security program

Aviation security training and security awareness audit

Audit of cargo and catering security

Team exercise preparation

Day 5

Final exam

Team exercise presentation sessions

Course summary and student feedback

Closing ceremony

This course can be delivered in the location of your choice. Contact us to learn how we can customize this course for your organization.