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Why do we need aviation security? - Ans To protect passengers, crew, aircraft and facilities
against act of unlawful interference
What are some current threats in civil aviation? - Ans - insider threats (e.g., staff radicalisation)
- ranged weapons (e.g., missiles)
- IED (Improvised Explosive Devise - i.e., homemade bomb)
- airport attacks
- drones
- flight simulators
- lasers (i.e., used to blind pilots during critical points of flight - takeoff/landing)
- cyber attacks
What is landside? - Ans The area of the airport before security (i.e., check-in, arrivals,
departures)
What is airside? - Ans The area of the airport from security
What are characteristics of a DPax? - Ans - fails to respect rules of conduct
- won't follow instructions
- disturbs good order
Why might contribute to someone being a DPax? - Ans - psychoactive substances (incl. alcohol)
- stress
- delays
, - expectations not met
What can CC do to deal with DPax? - Ans - remain professional
- follow company procedures
- attempt to resolve problems where possible
- give alternative solutions (e.g., contact Customer Service Team after arrival)
Who might be "potentially DPax"? (According to EU legislation) - Ans - deportee
- person deemed to be inadmissible for immigration reasons
- person in lawful custody
2 main legal frameworks for Aviation Security - Ans ICAO (International Civil Aviation
Organisation) Annex 17
ECAC (European Civil Aviation Committee) Doc 30, part 2
What do AS legal frameworks do? - Ans Inform current standards and recommend practices for
AS. Helps to decide national legislation in many countries.
What does NCASP stand for? - Ans National Civil Aviation Security Program
What does NCASP do? - Ans It is designed to protect the travelling public, industry, and
employees from acts of unlawful interference.
- defines responsibilities for implementation of security rules
- describes Irish security policy and procedures
Who needs to have NCASP? - Ans Every country