Apply for certification of aviation security control personnel for security measures of airport operators
If you would like to have an aviation security screener certified, you can apply for this at your aviation security authority.
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Basic information
Aerodrome operators may only deploy persons as aviation security screeners who have a certificate for the activity they are to perform.
Requirements
- You have passed a background check at the time of starting the training.
- You are physically and mentally fit to work as an aviation security screener.
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Procedure
As an airport operator or security service provider, you can apply for the certification of aviation security screeners in writing or by e-mail to the aviation security authority responsible for you.
The activity-specific training of persons responsible for the screening of persons and items carried includes the competencies defined in the modular training system.
Apply for certification in writing
- Airport operators or security service providers must notify the competent aviation security authority of the need for training as an aviation security screener and submit a list of participants at the same time.
- In addition, the existence of a valid background check in accordance with the Aviation Security Act must be confirmed before training begins.
- The aviation security authority receives the information about the training and checks the list of participants and the associated background checks.
- The security service provider carries out the training and submits a corresponding training certificate to the responsible aviation security authority.
- The security service provider shall apply to the competent aviation security authority via the airport operator for the examination acceptance of the training graduates.
- The security service provider shall send the list of candidates by name together with the training certificates to the competent aviation security authority no later than seven working days before the examination date
- The aviation security authority examines the application.
- The aviation security authority forms an examination board and conducts the written and practical examination at the training participants' premises.
- The practical examination should be completed within two weeks of the theoretical part of the examination.
- One practical part of the examination consists of the evaluation of X-ray images, another practical part consists of the examination of control procedures for the inspection of persons, vehicles and goods.
- After successful completion of the examination, the certification certificates are issued and handed over
- The airport operator receives a copy of the certification certificates.
- A fee notice is issued and sent to the airport operator.
More information
Legal remedy:
- Appeal against revocation or confiscation
- Airport operators or security service providers must notify the competent aviation security authority of the need for training as an aviation security screener and submit a list of participants at the same time.
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Necessary Documents
- Background check
- Occupational medical fitness certificate in accordance with Annex 1 of the Aviation Safety Training Ordinance (LuftSiSchulV)
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Competent Department
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Die Senatorin für Wirtschaft, Häfen und Transformation | Luftsicherheitsbehörde
- +49 421 361 0
- Katharinenklosterhof 3, 28195 Bremen
- Website
- luftsicherheit
@haefen. bremen. de
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Fees / Costs
121,50 EUR bis 380,50 EUR
Depending on the scope of the inspection (see section 5.1 of Annex 1 to the Aviation Security Fees Ordinance). -
Deadlines & processing time
What deadlines must be paid attention to?
There are no deadlines.
How long does it take to process
5 days bis 4 weeks
The processing time depends on the number of persons to be examined. -
Legal Bases
- § 3 Luftsicherheits-Schulungsverordnung (LuftSiSchulV)
- § 9 Absatz 1, Nummer 1 und 2 Luftsicherheits-Schulungsverordnung (LuftSiSchulV)
- § 10 Luftsicherheits-Schulungsverordnung (LuftSiSchulV)
- § 8 Luftsicherheitsgesetz (LuftSiG)
- Kapitel 11.2.3.1. Durchführungsverordnung (EU) 2015/1998 zur Festlegung detaillierter Maßnahmen für die Durchführung der gemeinsamen Grundstandards für die Luftsicherheit
- Kapitel 11.2. der Durchführungsverordnung (EU) 2015/1998 der EU-Kommission vom 5. November 2015 zur Festlegung detaillierter Maßnahmen für die Durchführung der gemeinsamen Grundstandards für die Luftsicherheit
- Luftsicherheitsgebührenverordnung (LuftSiGebV)
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The official information in German is complete and correct. 01.04.2026