Security Flashcards
EC No 300/2008
Common rules in field of civil aviation security; establishes common rules in EU to protect civil aviation against acts of unlawful interference
EC No 2015/1998
Detailed measures for the implementation of the common basic standards
NCASP
Detailed measures for the implementation of these standards at Irish airports
What are 3 areas in the CSRA?
Screened departing passengers
Ramp/stands
Baggage make-up areas
What are 3 areas of the airside SRA?
ATC centres
Aircraft maintenance areas
General aviation areas
What must one have to enter an SRA?
Valid AIC OR be escorted by someone with a valid AIC
What areas of landside are restricted?
Cargo, courier, mail areas
Catering stores areas
Electricity supply area
What must on have to enter a landside restricted area?
You must hold a valid Company ID or be escorted by someone with a valid Company ID
What are the areas of an airport that are restricted to authorised persons only?
- Passenger departing areas
- Ramp/stands
- Baggage make-up areas
- ATC centres
- Aircraft maintenance areas
- Catering, stores areas
- Cargo, courier, mail areas
- General aviation areas
- Electricity supply areas
Demarcated area
- Area within CSRA where there are additional security checks
- You cannot re-enter CSRA after entering it
Blue AIC
Airside buildings + ramp
Red AIC
Airside buildings + ramp
Green AIC
Airside buildings only
Grey AIC
Landside only
Yellow AIC
Contractors
Primary function of jumpseat
Accommodate check captains carrying out line checks
In what situations can people sit in the jumpseat?
- Check Captains carrying out training or checking
- Supernumerary or relief crew members rostered for line flights
- Engineering personnel travelling to rectify an aircraft
- An authorised IAA inspector with appropriate ID confirmed by IAA
- Aer Lingus employee with Aer Lingus ID
- An ABP availing of concession travel over 12 known by Commander
- Other personnel approved by DFO / chief pilot
- Subject to the Commanders discretion, AME’s – for flight familiarisation
In line with company policy, when and where do PDIs take place?
When = before every flight
Where = at each station
An aircraft shall at all times be subjected to an aircraft security search whenever…
…. there is reason to believe that unauthorised persons may have had access to it
PDIs are conducted in line with what regulation?
NCASP
IED
Improvised Explosive Device
What is the procedure for the passengers wanting to bring firearms and weapons?
1) Declare before or at check-in
2) Dimantle and unload, place in secure box
3) Stored in cargo with label “firearms inside”
4) Get documentation to show on other side
If a plane is going to have an unscheduled overnight, how should it be left?
Door shut with seal placed
When are head counts done?
When flight dispatcher raises a concern
Procedure for headcounting
1) Flight dispatcher give final numbers to SCCM prior to doors closing
2) Total numbers of passengers on board will include infants and any jump seat passengers
3) CCM does headcount – 1 from the front, 1 from the back (cross-check)
4) If doubt remains after 2nd count -> discrepancy reported by SCCM to Flight Dispatcher for investigation
General procedure for bringing on in-flight supplies
1) Searched during preparation
2) Protected 24/7, access controlled
3) Goods in transit from land to air side in security sealed vechiles
4) Security Declaration Forms used
Procedure for “Known Suppliers of In-flight Services” delivering to stores areas only
No need for further search by Aer Lingus or airport security but a security programme must be submitted to the carrier and premises inspected for compliance with requirements
Procedures for regulated suppliers i.e delivered direct to aircraft
Security programme approved by IAA
Colour level of bomb threat
Red
What factors determine whether a bomb threat will be investigated?
1) Amount of info in warning
2) Accessibility and exposure to risk of aircraft at its previous stops on the ground
3) Seriousness of threat
Signs of a bomb
Obvious device
Package or object that…
- fits the description in threat
- foreign to the environment
- looks like it’s been tampered with
What acronym is used to identify a bomb?
PIES
Power source
Initiator
Explosive
Switch
Where can aircraft bomb search checklist be found?
Cabin Emergency Kit
What method do you use during PDIs of seat areas?
C
What method do you use when searching seat areas for a bomb?
Inverted C
Who do you request during a bomb threat?
BD/EOD
How do you pack a bomb by the least risk bomb location?
1) Hard baggage
2) Wet material
3) Bomb
4) Tie or high vi’s
5) Wet material
6) Soft baggage, seat cushions
What are the 2 entry access codes to the cockpit?
1) Normal
2) Security / pilot incapacitation
What is Aer Lingus policy to hijacking?
Passive resistance
How do you inform the commander of a hijacking?
Discreet notification procedure (name and staff number)
When is a hijacking most likely to happen?
First 20 minutes of flight
Survive the first ___ minutes of a flight, survival rate increases to 99%
10
Phone number of Dublin fire services
4666
Airport police / Emergency phone number Dublin
4444
Where should details of a hijacker go?
Flight report
What must be done in PDIs for UK flights?
Meal table check
Life jacket check procedure
Each CCM picks 6 jackets from their area - checks if tamper evident seal is intact on each
What form is completed after PDI?
Aircraft Security Declaration Form
Procedure for Aircraft Security Form
Completed and signed by SCCM
Commander signs
Commanded gives to dispatch agent
Procedure for PDI to and from US
ICTS completes it in Ireland
SCRUBS completes it in USA
What is the difference between a disruptive and unruly passenger?
Disruptive = endangers safety
Unruly = jeopardises good order and discipline
Regulations for Disruptive/Unruly passengers
EC2015/1998
NCASP
Immigration Act
Airlines Regulations
IATA Resolution 701
Tokyo Convention 1963
Air Navigation and Transport Act (Irish law)
Removal Order
Written notice by state directing the operator carrier to remove an inadmissible passenger from its territory
Inadmissible passenger
Refused admission to state e.g. lack of visa
Deportee
Sent out of country that they do not have the legal right to reside in
DEPA
Accompanied deportee
DEPU
Unaccompanied deportee
Persons in lawful custody
Legally committed to prison for crimes/offences committed or a person in custody awaiting trial, travelling escorted by law enforcement personnel or prison officers
Procedure for Inads
Garda issue removal order to Aer Lingus
Aer Lingus creates ticket
Flight dispatcher informs commander
Garda brings Inads to aircraft liaising with commander
Procedure for Deportees
Security Office informed via travel agent and/or Garda
Security Office assesses risk
Procured for persons in lawful custody
Aer lingus security office informed via travel agent and garda
Escorted by unarmed officer
Immigration Act
Individual responsible to carry correct documentation
Carrier liability - carrier must ensure passengers have the correct documentation
What fine is the Operator liable to if passenger does not have the correct documentation for a country under the immigration act?
1500 euro
What Irish act is relevant for disruptive passengers?
Navigation and Transport act
Penalty for intoxicating endangering safety under Navigation and Transport Act
Fine of max 3000 euro
Penalty for annoying or offensive behaviour without justification (failure to obey crew requests)
Fine of max 3000 euro
Penalty for threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour (breach of peace)
Fine of max 3000 euro
Possibly up to 4 months imprisonment
National legislation for unruly passengers
Air Navigation and Transport Act
Criminal Justice Act
Criminal Damage Act
Immigration Act
Non-Fatal Offences against the Person Act
Sexual Offences Act
Action Plan Level 1
Stage 1: verbal warning from CCM
Stage 2: passenger complies
Stage 3: commander informed
Level 2 Action Plan
Stage 1: verbal warning
Stage 2: does not comply
Stage 3: SCCM updates Captain and advises on potential need for restraint. Gives passenger a written Final Warning Notice + verbal warning. Writes up a Passenger Disturbance Report
Level 3 Action Plan
Stage 1: passenger reacts negatively and doesn’t comply
Stage 2: potential danger to safety
Stage 3: commander decides whether to call authorities to be on other side, divert flight or restrain
