Aviation Security – Basic training (EU 2015/1998 – Art. 11.2.2)

Summary

This Basic Aviation Security Training provides participants with the fundamental knowledge and skills required to perform aviation security duties within the airport environment. The course is developed in accordance with EU Regulation 2015/1998, Article 11.2.2, ensuring that personnel responsible for implementing, supervising, or managing aviation security measures meet the required training standards.

Participants gain an understanding of the core principles of aviation security, including the evolution of threats to civil aviation, the European and national regulatory framework, and the operational responsibilities associated with aviation security functions. The course also emphasizes the importance of vigilance, professional conduct, effective communication, and compliance with security procedures to protect passengers, aircraft, infrastructure, and airport operations.

The training introduces participants to the procedures, behavioural expectations, and reporting obligations required in daily security operations. It serves as the foundation for personnel performing security tasks such as screening, access control, patrols, and vehicle inspections, while also providing the prerequisite knowledge for future supervisory and managerial aviation security roles. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical operational examples, participants learn how to apply aviation security principles effectively in their daily work.

Target Audience

This training is intended for all personnel performing aviation security tasks as defined in EU Regulation 2015/1998, including the activities listed in sections 11.2.3.1, 11.2.3.4, 11.2.3.5, as well as sections 11.2.4, 11.2.5 and 11.5.

The target audience includes, but is not limited to:

• Security personnel responsible for the screening of persons, cabin baggage, items carried and hold baggage
• Security personnel conducting vehicle inspections and security checks
• Security staff responsible for access control, surveillance and patrols within airport premises
• Personnel directly supervising staff implementing security controls
• Individuals holding overall responsibility for aviation security at national or local level, including those responsible for ensuring that security programmes and their implementation comply with all applicable legal requirements (security managers)

This training ensures that all personnel involved in aviation security activities within the airport environment have a clear understanding of aviation security principles, regulatory obligations and their individual responsibilities in maintaining a secure aviation system.

Objectives

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

• Understand the principles and objectives of civil aviation security.
• Explain the current threats to civil aviation and the measures implemented to mitigate them.
• Understand the European and national regulatory framework governing aviation security.
• Recognize the roles and responsibilities of personnel involved in aviation security operations.
• Apply aviation security procedures in accordance with established regulations and operational requirements.
• Demonstrate appropriate security awareness, vigilance, and professional behaviour in the airport environment.
• Identify and report security incidents, suspicious behaviour, and prohibited items using the correct reporting procedures.
• Contribute to the protection of passengers, aircraft, airport infrastructure, and personnel through effective implementation of aviation security measures.

Additional information

The course concludes with an examination. Minimum score of 80% requested.

Training compliant with EU Regulation 2015/1998 – Art. 11.2.2
Based on the Belgian National Civil Aviation Security Training Programme (NCASTP)