Protect an aircraft
URN: PPLAGSO14
Business Sectors (Suites): Aviation Ground Security Operations
Developed by: People 1st
Approved on:
2021
Overview
This standard is about protecting an aircraft. This involves being able to identify the aircraft and implementing the required processes, procedures and techniques to ensure aircraft security is maintained.
This unit is for those undertaking aviation ground security activities.
When you have completed this standard, you will be able to demonstrate your knowledge of and ability to:
• Protect an aircraft
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
1. Obtain and respond to information relating to the aircraft being protected
2. Implement the security processes, procedures and techniques required for protecting the aircraft
3. Report any issues, if identified, in line with your organisation's procedures
4. Maintain your own, customers’ and colleagues’ health, safety and welfare when protecting an aircraft
5. Liaise with the air carrier representative and ground crew or handling agent as required to allow safe access to and egress from the aircraft
6. Complete and store aircraft security documentation in line with your organisation’s procedures and relevant legal requirements
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
1. The type of information required to protect an aircraft and where to find it
2. The security processes, procedures and techniques for protecting an aircraft
3. Your organisation’s procedures for protecting an aircraft and the importance of following them
4. Your organisation’s procedures for reporting identified issues
5. When, how and with whom to liaise to ensure safe access to and egress from the aircraft
6. Your organisation’s procedures and relevant legal requirements for completing and storing aircraft security documentation
Scope/range
Scope Performance
Scope Knowledge
Values
Behaviours
Skills
Glossary
Customer(s)**
In the aviation security environment this includes any person who passes through or has the potential to pass through a defined aviation security area, examples could include internal customers such as colleagues, line manager, trainees or external customers such as passengers, suppliers, contractors, visitors, staff, compliance authorities etc.
Your Organisation**
This is the company you work for or are contracted to.
Organisation’s Procedures**
These are the procedures your organisation has in place to ensure compliance with relevant rules, regulations, instructions, policies, procedures, legislation and laws relevant to the activity
Links To Other NOS
External Links
Version Number
2
Indicative Review Date
2026
Validity
Current
Status
Original
Originating Organisation
People 1st
Original URN
GSKAGSO14
Relevant Occupations
Elementary Security Occupations, Transport Operations and Maintenance
SOC Code
9231
Keywords
Secure, protect, aircraft, responsibility