In this blog, Kevin Sawyer – Aviation Security lead for CAA International, explores the practical tools available for those looking to measure, assess and improve the security culture within their organisations.
Stuart Coates6th July 2021
The aviation sector plays a critical role in allowing people and businesses around the world travel and prosper. Every day, millions of people rely on the safety, security and resilience of airlines, airports and the systems that support them to be able to go about their business.
Our experts can support States with the development of all aspects of the National Civil Aviation Security Programme that recognises national requirements and aligns with domestic and international standards.
We can work with States on revision, design and development of aviation regulatory framework, implementation of new aviation security legislation, and capacity building and training.
Aviation Security Regulation, Guidance & Best Practice Assistance
Aviation Security Regulation
We work closely with Government bodies and National Aviation Authorities (NAAs) to understand States’ specific aviation requirements and to develop an aviation regulatory framework that is effective and unique to them.
Leveraging UK CAA regulatory experience across the entire spectrum of aviation security oversight, we can support States in the following areas:
- Review of current security regulations and related guidance materials against domestic and international standards.
- Examination, interpretation and application of existing national and local regulations.
- Assessment of third party security programmes.
- Airport security programme reviews and recommendations.
- Design and development of new security regulations and oversight programmes.
- On-going risk-based review of all aviation security requirements.
Aviation Security Implementation and Guidance
We can support States with the implementation of aviation security legislation.
We can help States prepare new guidance materials detailing new regulatory requirements to support the implementation of aviation security legislation across industry areas:
- Airport security
- Aircraft security
- Passenger cabin baggage and hold baggage
- Cargo and mail
- Air carrier materials
- In-flight supplies
- Airport supplies
- In-flight security
- Recruitment and training
- Security equipment
- Cyber security
Capacity building and training
We can provide institutional capacity development through tailored advice and training to ensure inspectorate staff are competent in carrying out their tasks.
Drawing on UK CAA aviation security expertise, we provide effective corporate-wide and individual knowledge transfer training services to support NAAs and industry looking to strengthen their in-house aviation training and development programmes.
Our training consultancy services include:
- Training needs analysis
- Managed training services
- Aviation security training policy and strategy development
- Aviation security training programme and training plan development
- Development of aviation security training material
Our Aviation Security Advisory Services
Aviation Security Training
We have developed aviation security training to help aviation professionals manage aviation security risks and achieve a safer and secure aviation industry.
Cyber Security Oversight in Aviation
Provides in depth knowledge into the cyber security oversight process developed by the UK CAA.
Security Management Systems
Explores the fundamentals of how to develop and maintain an effective Security Management System concept developed by the UK CAA.
Managing Insider Risks
Gives delegates an understanding of the potential threat posed by insider activity and how to manage insider-related vulnerabilities.
Introduction to Security Culture
Gives delegates an understanding of what a security culture is, what the benefits of a security culture are and how it can be embedded.
Threat Image Projection – Implementation and Analysis
Provides an overview of the threats posed to aviation security and how TIP regulatory requirements are addressing these.
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Kevin has 18 years of experience working in regulatory roles in the transport sector. Kevin has been working for the UK CAA since 2014, primarily in Aviation Security regulation but also in General Aviation and most recently as aviation security lead in CAAi. Prior to joining the UK CAA, Kevin spent 12 years with the Department for Transport in a variety of security-related roles ranging from compliance, policy, strategy and head of personnel security and vetting.
Kevin has significant experience of working on a number of high-profile security events and policies both domestically and internationally with a focus on risk management.
Kevin has an MSc in Risk, Crisis and Disaster Management.
Kevin has significant experience of working on a number of high-profile security events and policies both domestically and internationally with a focus on risk management.
Kevin has an MSc in Risk, Crisis and Disaster Management.
Kevin.Sawyer@caa.co.uk
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