Apply for certification of trainers in the field of aviation security

Prerequisites

• You have completed an advanced background check.
• They have the competence with regard to the elements of safety to be conveyed.

Documents required

• Relevant certification records and training records
• CV with professional experience (focus on aviation security)
• Certificates/Certificates of Competence
• Evidence of:
  • Competence in training techniques
  • Knowledge of the work environment
  • Competence in training content

Please note

Forms available: no
Written form required: Yes
Informal application possible: Yes
Personal appearance required: No
Online services available: Yes

Deadlines

Valid for a maximum of 5 years

Procedure

If you would like to have a trainer certified, you can apply for this via the airport operator at your aviation security authority.
If you wish to apply for certification in writing:

• You apply for certification as a trainer in writing via the airport operator.
• You can submit applications for individual groups of people or for several groups of people.
• You submit the application to the aviation security authority informally.
• The application will be checked there for completeness.
• If necessary, queries are sent to the airport operator or the security service provider by email.
• Before the certification, the competent aviation security authority conducts a teaching test with the applicants.
• The certificate of certification will be issued to you.
• The certification document and notification will be sent to you by post.
• The aerodrome operator will receive a copy of the certification document and a notification by post.
• A fee notice is created and sent to the airport operator by post.

If you want to apply for certification online:

• You call up the online service.
• You select the application type "Recertification of trainers".
• The remaining procedural steps correspond to the written procedure.

Processing time

5 days to 3 weeks


Depending on the individual case!


There are no legal deadlines.

Fees

500 euro


Fees according to the central ordinance - Aviation Security Fees Ordinance (LuftSiGebV)

Legal remedies

contradiction

Legal basis

§ 2 Aviation Security Training Ordinance (LuftSiSchulV)


https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/luftsischulv/__2.html




Chapter 11.5 of the Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 of the EU Commission of November 5, 2015 laying down detailed measures for the implementation of the common basic standards for aviation security (DVO (EU) 2015/1998)


https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/DE/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32015R1998

• If you would like to work as a trainer in the field of aviation security, you need certification beforehand. You can apply for this via the airport operator at the responsible aviation security authority.
• The certification is limited to a maximum of five years.
• The following requirements must be met:
  • successful completion of an extended background check
  • Competence in training techniques
  • Knowledge of the working environment in the relevant area of aviation security
  • Competence with regard to the elements of safety to be conveyed
  • 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.
• You must apply for certification as a trainer for at least the following groups of people:
  • Aviation security assistant
  • Aviation Security Control Forces
  • Screeners of airline mail or material, in-flight supplies and airport deliveries
  • Vehicle control forces
  • Access control forces as well as personnel for surveillance and patrols
  • Other security personnel for airline mail or material, in-flight supplies and airport deliveries
  • supervisory staff
  • security officer.
• You can also apply for certification as a trainer for the following groups of people:
  • persons other than passengers who require unescorted access to security restricted areas
  • Training people in general security awareness.
• As a trainer, you can train several groups of people.
• As a certified trainer, you must attend at least four hours of advanced training on aviation security and the latest security-related developments every year after your admission.