SeMS Aviation Security Management Systems

This course is designed for individuals responsible for managing and implementing aviation security measures at medium to small size aircraft operators, all airports and Indirect Air Carriers (IAC’s). The course applies the fundamentals of SMS (hazard identification, risk assessment and mitigation of risk) to the field of aviation security. It demonstrates how to conduct a risk-based security program that builds upon national and international standards and requirements. The course presents the PRIFISE operational risk assessment tool as a framework for meeting emerging security threats. As cyber security has become a more important issue, this course has been extended to include a half-day on cyber security. Note: This is a non-SSI course.

Objectives: To provide individuals with the knowledge and skills to develop a SeMS based aviation security management system that is compliant with Federal requirements, International Standards and reflective of organizational needs.

Who Should Attend: Individuals responsible for implementation of aviation security requirements in medium to small size aircraft operators, all airports and Indirect Air carriers. This course would also be of interest to those individuals and managers who are seeking to apply a systems management approach to aviation security within their particular areas of jurisdiction. Individuals involved in the design and integration of security measures into airport environments would find benefit in this course. This course would be beneficial to government agencies responsible for aviation security.

Course Outline

1. Primary Lessons of Aviation Security
       Evolution of the Threat
       Evolution of the Response
       Development of Countermeasures
2. Legal Programs as Countermeasures
       ICAO
       SeMS
       U.S. Regulations
3. Principles of Aviation Security Management Systems
       Positive Leadership Culture
       Data-based Decision Making
       Shared Framework with SMS
4. Audits and Inspections
       Internal Audits
       Risk Assessment Matrix
       Synergy with ICAO and National Requirements and Inspections
5. Practical Applications
       PRIFISE operational risk assessment tool
       Non-regulatory Security Practices that Make Sense and Diminish Risk
       Operating in Unfamiliar Environments
6. Security Technologies
       Cost Benefit
       Emerging Technologies
       Cyber Security
7. Threats
       Threats to Aircraft
       Threats to Airports
8. Case Studies and Practical Exercise
       Audit of Aviation Entity
       Application of SMS Principles