Module 5: Security

Question 1

What is the NCASP and who implements it?

Answer 1

National Civil Aviation Security Programme, IAA

Question 2

What provisions establish common rules in the EU to protect civil aviation against acts of unlawful interference?

Answer 2

Regulation EC No 300/2008

Question 3

What role does the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) play in aviation security?

Answer 3

Annex 17 sets out the security standards and recommended practices that all member states of ICAO undertake to implement as a baseline measure

Question 4

What role does the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) play in aviation security?

Answer 4

More detailed standards for the European air transport system - a voluntary system

Question 5

What role does the European Commission (EC) play in aviation security?

Answer 5

Establish minimum legally binding requirements for aviation security across all member states

Question 6

What must a member state of the EU do if they want to add more than the minimum standards set out by the EC?

Answer 6

They must put the requirements into a Single Consolidated Direction (SCD) which will detail the More Stringent Measures. (MSM)

Question 7

What role does the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) play in aviation security?

Answer 7

1. Set out additional measure for air operators that are specific to the aircraft
2. The implementation of these specific measures e.g. locked cockpit procedures, least risk bomb locations and cabin crew training

Question 8

What is the national authority in Ireland responsible for overseeing the implementation of NCASP?

Answer 8

Irish Aviation Authority (IAA)

Question 9

What does the IAA do to ensure security measures of NCASP are upheld?

Answer 9

Delegates a Company Security Manager who liaises with the aviation companies and air operators, and reports directly to the Accountable Manager

Question 10

Who does the Company Security Manager of the IAA report to?

Answer 10

Accountable Manager

Question 11

What is the responsibility of the Accountable Manager?

Answer 11

The establishment and maintenance of security procedures within the company.

Question 12

What 3 factors influence the extent of your suffering or loss

Answer 12

• Your Vulnerability
• Your Environment
• Your Individual Behaviour

Question 13

Who must the flight crew report any unlawful interference on board the aircraft?

Answer 13

1. Security manager
2. Designated local authority
3. The relevant competent authority

Question 14

Definition of a Security Restricted Area (SRA)

Answer 14

An area within an airfield that has restricted and controlled access

Question 15

What do employees need to enter a SRA?

Answer 15

Valid ID

Question 16

What do passengers need to enter a SRA?

Answer 16

Valid ticket and ID

Question 17

What is a Critical part of SRA?

Answer 17

Area where the aircraft is parked for boarding and disembarkation, baggage and cargo is loaded

Question 18

When should security checks of an aircraft be carried out?

Answer 18

1. Before the first flight of the day
2. After any maintenance work has been carried out
3. After being towed into a Security Restricted Area

Question 19

Where is the security check procedure of an operator outlined?

Answer 19

Company Operations Manual

Question 20

Who is responsible for conducting security check procedures?

Answer 20

Cabin and flight crew

Question 21

How do cabin crew and flight crew conduct security check procedures?

Answer 21

A thorough visual inspection of those parts of the interior of the aircraft to which the passengers have access, including all parts of the passenger seating area, toilets, stowage, and galley areas