Apply for recertification of trainers in the field of aviation security

If you would like to recertify an approved instructor in the field of aviation security, you can apply to your aviation security authority via the airport operator.

From the date of certification, instructors must complete at least four hours of further training on aviation security and the latest security-related developments every year and provide evidence of this to the competent aviation security authority without delay.

If the competent aviation security authority identifies deficiencies in the persons providing training, the training instruction may be extended by up to 12 hours.
The advanced training instruction is carried out by airport operators. The responsible aviation safety authority is also involved.

You must apply for the recertification of your instructor for at least the following groups of persons

• Aviation security screeners
• Screeners of air carrier mail or material, in-flight supplies and airport supplies
• Screeners for vehicles
• Access control staff and personnel for surveillance and patrols
• Other security personnel for mail or material of air carriers, boarding parties and airport deliveries
• Supervisors
• Security officers

You can also apply for the recertification of your instructor for the following groups of people:

• Persons other than passengers who require unescorted access to security areas
• persons regarding general security awareness.

As an instructor, you can train several groups of people.

If the competent aviation security authority does not receive proof of training instruction within 13 months of certification and again within 25 months, the aviation security authority may revoke the certification.

Requirements

• You have completed an extended background check.
• You have a current certification.
• You have completed the required training courses.