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.