Apply for certification of trainers in the field of aviation security
Would you like to apply for certification as an aviation security instructor? Then you can apply to your aviation security authority via the airport operator.
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Basic information
Certification as an aviation security instructor is the basis for working as a trainer in the field of aviation security.
You need the certification to train and instruct the following groups of people in aviation security:
- Aviation security assistants,
- Aviation security screeners,
- Screeners of air carrier mail or materials, in-flight supplies and airport deliveries,
- vehicle screeners,
- access control staff and personnel for surveillance and patrols,
- Other security personnel for mail or material of air carriers, boarding parties and airport deliveries
- Supervisory personnel,
- Security officers.
You can also apply for certification as an instructor to train and instruct the following groups of people: - persons other than passengers who require unescorted access to security areas
- training people in general security awareness.
As an instructor, you can train several groups of people.
Requirements
You must meet the following requirements:
- Successful completion of an enhanced background check,
- Competence in training techniques,
- Knowledge of the working environment in the relevant area of aviation security,
- competence in the elements of security to be taught,
- extensive knowledge and practical experience in the field of aviation security,
- a certificate recognized by the competent national authority or an equivalent certification issued by the competent national authority.
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Procedure
- You submit your application to the airport operator, who forwards it to the responsible office.
- Your application will be checked for completeness.
- If necessary, further questions will be asked by e-mail.
- Before certification, the competent aviation security authority will carry out a training test on the applicant.
- The certification certificate will be issued to you.
- The certification certificate and a notification will be sent to you by post.
- The aerodrome operator receives a copy of the certification certificate and a notification by post.
- A fee notice is issued and sent to the airport operator by post.
More information
Legal remedy:
- Legal action
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Necessary Documents
- Proof of compliance with the requirements specified in the first sentence of point 11.5.1 of the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998
- Proof of successful completion of basic training in accordance with point 11.2.2 of the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998
- Copy of existing valid trainer certificates
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Competent Department
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The Senator for Economic Affairs, Ports and Transformation | Aviation Security Authority 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
114,50 EUR per group of people.
Plus time required for the teaching rehearsal. -
Deadlines & processing time
What deadlines must be paid attention to?
5 years The certification is limited to a maximum of 5 years, after which you must be recertified.
How long does it take to process
Processing can take up to several weeks and varies depending on the individual case.
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Legal Bases
- § 19 Luftsicherheits-Schulungsverordnung (LuftSiSchulV)
- § 9 Absatz 2 Nummer 1 und 2 Luftsicherheits-Schulungsverordnung (LuftSiSchulV)
- Kapitel 11.5. Durchführungsverordnung (EU) 2015/1998 zur Festlegung detaillierter Maßnahmen für die Durchführung der gemeinsamen Grundstandards für die Luftsicherheit
- Kapitel 11.2. Durchführungsverordnung (EU) 2015/1998 zur Festlegung detaillierter Maßnahmen für die Durchführung der gemeinsamen Grundstandards für die Luftsicherheit
- Luftsicherheitsgebührenverordnung (LuftSiGebV)
- Section 9(2)(1) and (2) of the Aviation Security Training Regulation (LuftSiSchulV)
- Section 19 of the Aviation Security Training Regulation (LuftSiSchulV)
- Chapter 11.5. Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 laying down detailed measures for the implementation of the common basic standards for aviation security
- Chapter 11.2. Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 laying down detailed measures for the implementation of the common basic standards for aviation security
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More Information
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Updated on 05.09.2026