Apply for certification of aviation security control personnel for security measures of airport operators

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

• Background check
• Occupational medical fitness certificate in accordance with Annex 1 of the Aviation Safety Training Ordinance (LuftSiSchulV)

121,50 EUR to 380,50 EUR
Depending on the scope of the inspection (see section 5.1 of Annex 1 to the Aviation Security Fees Ordinance).

What deadlines must be paid attention to?

There are no deadlines.

How long does it take to process

5 days to 4 weeks
The processing time depends on the number of persons to be examined.

• § 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)
• Section 3 of the Aviation Security Training Regulations (LuftSiSchulV)
• Section 9(1)(1) and (2) of the Aviation Security Training Regulation (LuftSiSchulV)
• Section 10 of the Aviation Security Training Regulation (LuftSiSchulV)
• Section 8 of the Aviation Security Act (LuftSiG)
• Chapter 11.2.3.1. Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 laying down detailed measures for the implementation of the common basic standards for aviation security
• Chapter 11.2 of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 of 5 November 2015 laying down detailed measures for the implementation of the common basic standards for aviation security

• Luftsicherheit - Fortbildung (Allgemeines)
• Inkraftsetzung der neuen Luftsicherheits-Schulungsverordnung
• Aviation Security – Further Training (General)
• Entry into force of the new Aviation Security Training Regulations