Chapter 10 Security Flashcards
When must the flight deck door be colored and locked?
Prior to departure, the door is to remain closed and locked when the Commander gives the purser authority to close the last cabin door.
What is the difference between a hijack and atempted hijack?
Hijacking
An act of aggression, where the Commander is forced, by threat of violent reprisal, to relinquish his authority as Commander of an aircraft.
Hijacking – Attempted
In an attempted hijack, the flight deck door has not been breached and the Commander retains control of the aircraft.
How do you assess a threat to your aircraft?
10.4.5.1 Threat Assessment
The threat will be assessed using the facts available. All threats are assessed by SVP Group Security or his nominated representative, the VPNC, and the Flight Crew Duty Manager. Only a unanimous assessment can result in a low threat classification. In event of any doubt, or differing opinion the threat is assessed as the most serious.
At outstations, when the Commander becomes aware of any potential threat he shall convey all concerns to the Chief of Group Security through VPNC and coordinate all action with the station ASO or ASM.
What are your actions with a red threat at the gate?
10.4.5.3.1 Red Warning – Aircraft at the Gate
The Commander should proceed as follows:
Make a PA: “Purser to the Flight Deck”;
Notify ATC and Ramp Agent;
Maintain electrical power;
Shut down engines (if running);
Brief the Purser on the nature of the threat, the expected manner of passenger disembarkation (dependent upon information received and the situation at the gate, etc.);
Normally all hand baggage should be removed from the aircraft.
The Purser should brief cabin crew.
The Commander will then make the following PA:
“Ladies and Gentlemen, we have been advised of a security threat to one of our aircraft. This will mean that this aircraft must be searched. You will have to disembark and take all personal belongings with you. Please follow the instructions of the cabin crew.”
What are your actions for a red threat during taxi?
10.4.5.3.2 Red Warning – During Aircraft Taxi
The Commander will proceed as follows:
Make a PA: “Purser to the Flight Deck”;
Proceed to the designated area as instructed by ATC;
Follow Aircraft FCOM/QRH procedures – refer to Precautionary Disembarkation QRH Checklist;
Plan to use mobile steps for a Precautionary Disembarkation if available within a reasonable time. If mobile steps are not available, plan a Precautionary Disembarkation using slides;
Notify ATC of intentions and request that vehicles be kept clear of doors/slides;
Brief the Purser on the nature of the threat, the expected manner of passenger disembarkation (dependent upon information received and the situation at the gate, etc.).
Inform handling agent;
Maintain electrical power if possible;
Shut down the engines;
Make the following PA:
“This is the Captain. Ladies and Gentlemen, we have received a message that a threat has been made against one of our aircraft. Airlines receive many such threats. However, we intend to take all possible precautions, therefore you will have to disembark. Please follow the instruction of the cabin crew.”
Keep the Purser and cabin crew advised of any changes of plan using interphone or PA.
Note:
If a device has been discovered, carry out a full emergency evacuation using slides with the Evacuation Alarm and standard evacuation PA (refer to the FCOM).
What are your actions for red threat I Flights?
10.4.5.3.3 Red Warning – In Flight
The Commander should proceed as follows:
Follow the procedures contained in the FCOM/QRH;
Make a PA: “Purser to the Flight Deck”;
Brief Purser on the nature of threat, the time remaining to landing, the evacuation plan (emergency evacuation/precautionary disembarkation, mobile steps/which doors or slides, re-seating of passengers close to the appropriate exits, etc.);
Make the following PA:
“Ladies and Gentlemen, we have received a message that a threat has been made against one of our aircraft. Airlines receive many such threats. However, we intend to take all possible precautions therefore we will be landing at … Airport in … minutes. Once we have stopped I will talk to you again. In the meantime, please follow the cabin crew’s instructions”.
If time permits, initiate the Flight Deck and Cabin Search procedure, in accordance with Section 10.4.6 and 10.4.7;
Keep Purser and cabin crew advised of any changes of plan using the interphone or PA.
What are your actions with a suspicious article found inflight?
10.4.5.4 Suspicious Article Discovered In Flight
The Commander should proceed as follows:
Follow FCOM/QRH “BOMB on BOARD” Procedures;
Keep ATC fully briefed on flight intentions so that appropriate ground measures can be initiated at the aerodrome of intended landing. If flying time is not excessively increased, request a routing clear of heavily populated areas;
Brief cabin crew to be prepared for a possible emergency landing;
Prepare for possible use of crew oxygen/smoke masks;
Consider carefully the choice between flying fast to minimise the airborne time and flying slowly to minimise air-loads and damage in the event of a fuselage rupture. In most cases, the turbulent air penetration speed will be a reasonable compromise;
On contact with the landing aerodrome, request remote parking and confirm the immediate availability of passenger coaches and steps. Advise and impress upon the aerodrome the need to have passengers removed from the aircraft and safely located at least 200 m upwind of the aircraft as quickly as possible;
If time permits make the following PA: “Ladies and Gentlemen, if there is anyone on board with BD or EOD experience, please make themselves known to the crew”.
Note:
The acronym ‘BD’ is for Bomb Disposal and ‘EOD’ for Explosive Ordnance Disposal. Only the initials should be used on the PA.
The cabin crew shall refer to the OM-E. Cabin crew are generally familiar with every area of the cabin, and will recognise a suspicious article in any stowage or gallery area, etc.
What are your actions for during a hijack?
10.4.7.1 Procedures – Flight Crew
After confirmation of either a hijack or an attempted hijack taking place, the flight crew should take the following immediate action:
Ensure that the cockpit door remains closed and locked;
Select transponder 7500;
Advise ATC. Include as much information as possible, including whether it is a hijack, i.e. the flight deck door is breached and hijackers are in control, or an attempted hijack, i.e. the flight deck door has not been breached and control is still with the flight crew;
Plan to land as soon as possible, at a suitable aerodrome of choice;
Advise Network Control Centre – use SATCOM if available.
Where do you find guidance and PA for bomb on board and hijack events?
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