EC6001E - Air Transport Security

Objectives

General objective:

After completing this module, the student will be able to :
- Define what aviation security is;
- Understand the main issues in the field of aviation security;
- Quote the main actors stakeholders involved in aviation security and their associated regulations;
- Quote and describe the implementation of the most important aviation security measures in airports and aircraft.

Detailed objectives:

After completing this module, the student will be able to :
- Explain the difference between aviation security and aviation safety ;
- Describe the threats, risks and vulnerabilities relating to air transport ;
- Identify the reasons why air transport is a target for acts of unlawful interference ;
- Describe the main security measures implemented by airports, airlines, cargo operators, aircraft manufacturers ;
- Explain the contents of Annex 17, EU regulation and ECAC documents ;
- Describe the role of private companies in the civil aviation security system;
- Explain how to implement a cyber security management system

Hours

• Lecture : 24.5h
• Labs work : 3.5h

Form of assessment

Total assessment hours: 2