SECURITY BEST PRACTICES


With the increased awareness resulting from the events of 9/11, flight department security is changing. In the past, increased security meant increased hassles and decreased convenience. However, most of us are more willing to accept a little less convenience for a lot more safety.


Security is not a one size fits all program. Each Flight Department, mission profile, aircraft and facility dictates varied measures necessary to maintain a consistent level of security.


Within aviation there are many levels of security appropriate and required for different operational types; each with different operational concerns.


Part 91 Private and corporate flight operations somewhat behind the curve in security and official clearances. General security concepts apply and will be detailed throughout the Aircare FACTS program; however, official (approved) operation security protocols are sketchy and currently unofficial at best. Following security best practices will provide a leg up when security programs are formally put into place. TSAAC - Security Protocols.


Part 135 Due to the varied clientele and the ability for virtually “anyone” to charter an aircraft, security programs have been formally put in place addressing the typical charter flight operation.


Twelve-Five Rule (Part 135) Special security rules and procedures have been established for aircraft weighing 12,500 pounds or more.


NBAA BEST PRACTICES FOR BUSINESS AVIATION SECURITY


This is an overview of Best Practice procedures used by business aircraft operators to secure their people, aircraft and facilities.


People


• Establish a Security Champion role (much like the Safety Champion’s role)


• Establish and maintain a communications link with the company security department or the equivalent


• Flight department personnel to complete annual security training


• Remain diligent to changes in emotional well-being and health of all crewmembers, ground personnel and passengers


Facilities


• Ensure home facility perimeter security with effective fencing, lighting, security patrols (as appropriate), gates and limited access areas


• Ensure street-side gates and doors are closed and locked at all times


• Require positive access control for all external gates and doors


• Close and lock hangar doors when that area is unattended


• Secure all key storage areas (food and liquor, parts and tools, etc.)


• Have an access control management system for keys and passes


• Confirm the identity and authority of each passenger, vendor and visitor prior to allowing access to facilities and aircraft


• Escort all visitors on the ramp and in the hangar area


• Use a government issued photo ID to verify identity of any visitor or vendor


• Post emergency numbers prominently around facility


• Ensure easy access to phones or “panic buttons” in various facility locations (break room, hangar bay, etc.)


• Confirm security of destination facilities


• Be aware of your surroundings and do not be complacent—challenge strangers


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