Chapter 8 - Commercial aviation aircraft operator security

Abstract

This chapter explains the roles of aircraft operators and the federal government in aircraft operator security. We discuss the issues airlines must address in their security programs, including crewmember safety and security training. We introduce you to the requirements and approval processes of the full and partial aircraft operator security programs. Characteristics that differentiate special security programs, such as the private charter and 12-5 security programs, are provided. We investigate the functions and responsibilities related to stakeholders, such as flight crewmembers, aircraft operator security coordinators, ground security coordinators, and in-flight security coordinators. Salient to these discussions is an introduction to the psychology of confrontation that may be encountered in aviation. The chapter concludes with generalized comparisons of security requirements for foreign air carriers to those of domestic air carriers.