Aviation Business Criticals – E-learning

Summary

This 9-hours Aviation Safety and Security e-learning provides airport staff with a comprehensive understanding of the essential principles of aviation safety, operational procedures, and security awareness. Participants explore key topics including Human Factors, the Safety Management System (SMS), Airside Safety, and Security Awareness, gaining the knowledge required to contribute to a safe and secure airport environment.

The course explains how human behavior influences safety, how SMS supports proactive risk management, and how airside operations must be conducted safely in accordance with industry standards. Participants also learn to recognize potential security threats, understand their responsibilities, and apply best practices to reduce operational and security risks.

By combining theoretical knowledge with practical examples, the training equips participants with the skills to improve safety performance, support compliance with airport procedures, and contribute to the continuous enhancement of safety and security within airport operations.

Target Audience

This course is intended for airport employees, airline and ground-handling staff, contractors, supervisors, and support personnel whose work may affect aviation safety, security, or operational continuity. It is especially suitable for newcomers and staff who need a broad foundation in Human Factors, SMS, airside safety, and security awareness.

Objectives

Module 1: Human Factors and Just Culture in Aviation Safety

3-hour e-learning course

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the basic principles of Human Factors and their impact on aviation safety.
• Explain how human performance influences airport operations and safety.
• Recognize the importance of Just Culture in promoting a positive safety culture.
• Identify factors that contribute to human error and apply basic strategies to reduce risks and improve safety.

Module 2: Safety Management System (SMS)

2-hour e-learning course

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles and regulatory requirements of an Airport Safety Management System (SMS).
• Explain the organizational causes of accidents and incidents.
• Describe the objectives and benefits of an SMS compared with traditional safety approaches.
• Understand how hazards are identified, risks are assessed, and safety risks are mitigated within an SMS.
• Recognize the relationship between an SMS and a Quality Management System (QMS).
• Promote a proactive safety culture within their organization.

Module 3: Airside Safety

2-hour e-learning course

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamental principles of airside safety.
• Recognize airside markings, signage, and lighting systems.
• Identify the risks and consequences of Foreign Object Debris (FOD).
• Apply airside traffic rules and safe operating procedures.
• Understand the Apron Warning System and airport infrastructure.
• Comply with airport driving permit requirements and work safely on the airside.

Module 4: Security Awareness

2-hour e-learning course

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

• Understand past unlawful acts, terrorist attacks, and current threats to civil aviation.
• Understand the applicable aviation security legislation and requirements.
• Explain the objectives and organization of aviation security within their working environment.
• Understand the roles and responsibilities of personnel performing security controls.
• Follow security reporting procedures correctly.
• Respond appropriately to aviation security incidents.

Additional information

This course is also available in classroom & blended format.