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SECURITY IN THE
AVIATION INDUSTRY
Unit 3
P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 M2
Aneka Hutchinson MSc., BSc.

AVIATION SECURITY

A combination of measures and

human and material resources
intended to safeguard civil
aviation against acts of unlawful
interference.
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AVIATION SAFETY

Efforts taken to safeguard planes

and installations for intentional
damage

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SECURITY SCREENING
The Department of Transport is responsible for UK airports security.
The departments policies are implemented at each airport by the
airport security staff.
Before boarding your flight, you will go through the airport security
area. These measures are in place to help maintain passenger
safety. Restrictions on what you can take on board vary from time
to time, so we recommend you read the latest
securityadvicebefore every flight to and from the UK (Caa.co.uk,
2015).
Please remember that security procedures can also vary from
airport to airport. More information can be found on the web site of
the airport you are flying to or from, and usually from that of your
airline or travel company.
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SCREENING TECHNOLOGY
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) uses millimeter waveadvanced
imaging technology(AIT) and walk-through metal detectors to screen
passengers.
Millimeter waveadvanced imaging technology safely screens passengers without
physical contactformetallic and non-metallic threats, including weapons and
explosives, which may be concealed under clothing.
Generally, passengers undergoing screening will have the opportunity to decline
AIT screening in favor of physical screening.
Some passengers will be required to undergo AIT screening if their boarding pass
indicates that they have been selected for enhanced screening, in accordance
with TSA regulations, prior to their arrival at the security checkpoint. This will
occur in a very limited number of circumstances. The vast majority of passengers
will not be affected(Transportation Security Administration, n.d.).
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PAT-DOWN SCREENING
If you cannot or choose not to be screened by advancedimaging technology or
a walk-through metal detector, you will undergo a pat-down procedure instead.
You may alsoundergo apat-down procedureif you alarm the screening
equipment and/or at random.
The pat-down will be conducted by a TSAofficer of the same gender and you
may ask that the TSA officer change their gloves before performing a patdown.
The TSA officer willask whether you have an injury or tender areato treat such
areas accordingly during a pat-down.
You may request to have a pat-down in private and be accompanied by a
companion of your choice (Transportation Security Administration, n.d.).
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PAT-DOWN SCREENING
You may bring your carry-on baggage to the private screening area and
may request a chair to sit if needed. You will not be asked to remove or
lift any article of clothing to reveal sensitive body areas.
Please note a secondTSA officer will always be present during a private
pat-down screening (Transportation Security Administration, n.d.).

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BAGGAGE SCREENING

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RADIO SYSTEM
Radio networks offer dozens of security features
that help airports meet their security requirements,
including:
Emergency call
Radio terminal and network authentication
Air-interface encryption
End-to-end encryption
(Securelandcommunications.com, n.d.)

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Incidents

PROCEDURES FOR MINOR

SECURITY INCIDENTS
Procedures

Unattended Bag

Advise security of unattended bag

Attempt to reunite with owner

Missing passenger at boarding gate

Broadcast boarding calls to alert missing

passenger

Lost boarding card

Contact check-in supervisor to verify

passenger with missing boarding card
Cancel original boarding card then reissue

Bag total does not tally with Accounting and

Authorization of Hold Baggage for Carriage
by Air (AAA)

Re-count bags
Conduct a baggage ID check
Offload any unaccompanied bags from
aircraft

Passenger count does not tally with manifest

Re-count passengers
Offload any unaccompanied bags from
aircraft

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PROCEDURES FOR MAJOR

EMERGENCIES
Incidents

Procedures

Bomb threat

Isolate area
Advise police/bomb squad
Do not allow passengers/staff into area until
declared safe

Violent passenger

Identify violent passenger to police

Withdraw staff from confrontational situation
Deny boarding to the passenger

Weapon found in passenger bag

Security staff confiscate bag with weapon

Detain passenger
Advise police
Deny boarding to passenger

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INDIVIDUALS/ORGANIZATIONS WHO/THAT MAY

BE INVOLVED IN RESPONDING TO A SECURITY
INCIDENT
Airline staff
Cabin crew
Contract security
Police
Special Branch
Bomb squad
Airport authority
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COORDINATION REQUIRED IN
THE EVENT OF A SECURITY
BREACH

Follow standard procedures

Ensure accurate information passed to all appropriate
agencies
Avoid duplication
Avoid omissions
Avoid confusion
Ensure standard response to incident
Review actions taken after the incident
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ADDITIONAL READING
The Passenger Airport Security Screening ExperienceFrom Start
To Finish http
://flyingwithfish.boardingarea.com/2009/08/03/the-passenger-airpo
rt-security-screening-experience%E2%80%A6from-start-to-finish
/
How to Really Improve Airport Security https://
www.hfes.org/web/Newsroom/Improve_Airport_Security.pdf
How to Really Improve Airport Security http://
www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0969699714001537
Restricted Area Pass http://
www.mbjairport.com/pdfs/RAP%20Application%20Process.pdf
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Caa.co.uk. (2015). Checking in and security | UK Civil Aviation Authority.

[online] Available at:
https://www.caa.co.uk/Passengers/At-the-airport/Checking-in-and-security/
.
Securelandcommunications.com. (n.d.). Radio communications for
airports. [online] Available at: http://
www.securelandcommunications.com/radio-communications-for-airports.
Transportation Security Administration. (n.d.). Security Screening. [online]
Available at: https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening.
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