Aviation Security Courses for Airports, Airlines and Aviation Organisations

Southpac Aerospace provides aviation security training for the aviation industry.

Southpac Aerospace provides aviation security courses for airports, airlines, freight and air cargo operators, supervisors and aviation security managers.

Training options include online aviation security awareness, behaviour detection, recognition of firearms and explosives, threat image recognition, aviation security supervision, aviation security management and Security Management Systems.

Courses are designed to help aviation personnel understand security responsibilities, recognise potential threats, support workplace procedures and build stronger security capability across aviation operations.

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Aviation Security Course Options

Southpac Aerospace provides General Security Awareness Training to personnel in aviation environments.

Aviation Security Awareness Training

Build foundational aviation security awareness and meet regulatory requirements for personnel working in airports, airlines, cargo, inflight supplies or secure aviation environments.

Southpac Aerospace offers an Aviation Security Managers Course for airport Security Managers to learn about the context and requirements of the role.

Aviation Security Managers Course

Ensure the effective implementation of a Transport Security Program, understand the current threat landscape, and develop practical skills for managing aviation security.

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Behaviour Detection Awareness

Learn how to recognise unusual behaviour, identify potential warning signs and support early reporting in aviation and security-sensitive environments.

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Recognition of Firearms and Explosives Awareness

Develop awareness of firearms, explosives, ammunition, incendiary items and other potential threats to aviation security.

Southpac Aerospace provides the world’s leading Threat Image Recognition Training from Redline, direct to the Asia Pacific region.

Threat Image Recognition Training — TIRT 2D & 3D

Support screener capability with practical threat image recognition training for X-ray and CT in aviation screening operations.

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Security Management System Managers Course

Learn how to develop, manage and improve a Security Management System that supports measurable aviation security outcomes.

Southpac Aerospace offers an Aviation Security Supervisor Course for airport security supervisors to learn about the context and requirements of the role.

Aviation Security Supervisors Course

Build the knowledge and confidence needed to supervise aviation security staff, screening activities and ground-security operations.

Compare Aviation Security Courses

Use the table below to compare Southpac Aerospace’s Aviation Security course options by audience, delivery method, outcome and operational focus. For tailored advice, contact Southpac to discuss the right course for your team.

Course Best for Delivery Outcome / Recognition Key Topics
Aviation Security Awareness Training Airport staff, airline staff, contractors and personnel working in secure aviation areas Online, self-paced Foundational aviation security awareness Security responsibilities, access control, threat awareness, reporting, secure-area procedures
Aviation Security Managers Course Current and emerging aviation security managers Face-to-face; check for upcoming dates Managing aviation security obligations within a Transport Security Program (TSP) Legislative requirements, current threat landscape, risk, contingency planning, quality assurance, live screening facility tour
Behaviour Detection Awareness Frontline staff, security personnel, customer-facing teams and operational staff Online, self-paced Awareness of suspicious or unusual behaviour Behaviour indicators, observation, reporting, situational awareness, early intervention
Recognition of Firearms and Explosives Awareness Security, cargo, airline, airport and inflight-supplies personnel Online, self-paced Threat-item recognition awareness Firearms, explosives, ammunition, incendiary items, prohibited items, threat recognition
Threat Image Recognition Training — TIRT 2D & 3D X-ray screeners, screening supervisors and aviation security teams In-house Image-recognition capability for screening environments X-ray images, CT images, threat identification, screener capability, remedial training
Security Management System Managers Course Managers responsible for developing or maintaining a SeMS Face-to-Face, or Virtual Security Management System development and improvement SeMS structure, performance monitoring, security assurance, continuous improvement, reporting
Aviation Security Supervisors Course Security supervisors and team leaders responsible for ground security operations Face-to-Face, or Virtual Supervision of aviation security activities Screening supervision, access control, searches, patrols, aircraft protection, team oversight

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Which Aviation Security Course Do I Need?

Choosing the right aviation security course depends on your role, responsibilities and operating environment.

Choose Aviation Security Awareness Training if…

You work in a Security Restricted Area (SRA) of an airport and require security awareness training under regulation, including airport staff, airline operations personnel, customs officers, contractors, RACAs and inflight supplies staff.

Aviation Security Awareness Training

Choose Aviation Security Managers Course if…

You are responsible for managing aviation security obligations, implementing a Transport Security Program or overseeing security performance across an aviation organisation.

Aviation Security Managers Course

Choose Behaviour Detection Awareness if…

Your role involves interacting with passengers, customers, visitors or members of the public. It helps personnel recognise unusual behaviour and understand when to report concerns.

Behaviour Detection Awareness

Choose Recognition of Firearms and Explosives Awareness if…

Your role requires awareness of potential threat items. It is suited to aviation security, cargo, airline, airport and inflight-supplies personnel.

Recognition of Firearms and Explosives Awareness

Choose Threat Image Recognition Training if…

Your organisation uses X-ray or CT screening equipment. It supports screeners, supervisors and security managers who need to develop or maintain threat image recognition capability.

Threat Image Recognition Training

Choose Security Management System Managers Course if…

You are responsible for developing, managing or improving a Security Management System. It is suited to managers who need a structured approach to security performance, assurance and continual improvement.

Security Management System Managers Course

Choose Aviation Security Supervisors Training if…

You supervise ground-security staff, screening activities, patrols, searches, access-control points or aircraft-protection duties.

Aviation Security Supervisors Training

Building a Strong Aviation Security Culture

Effective aviation security depends on people, procedures and consistent awareness. Staff at every level need to understand their security responsibilities and know how to respond to concerns.

Awareness training builds a common foundation across the workforce. Specialist training then develops role-specific capability for screeners, supervisors, managers and security teams. Ongoing training, reporting and performance monitoring help organisations maintain security awareness and adapt to changing risks.

What our clients say about Southpac’s Aviation Security courses

“This course has given me so much more knowledge above what I expected to learn. I can now improve our security systems for best practice as well as my own self learning.”

Gold Coast, July 2025

“The course was excellent! Jim is a great instructor and made the course enjoyable and relevant with great real-life examples.”

Gold Coast, July 2025

“Extremely interesting and very relevant. A huge amount of information was packed into the week and delivered very well. An excellent initiative and well overdue in Australia.”

Brisbane, November 2024

“This is a much needed course for AvSec professionals.”

Gold Coast, July 2025

“Really enjoyed this course. Jim was a great facilitator. It is really beneficial as a learner to have an SME as a trainer.”

Gold Coast, November 2025

“I found this course very informative and interactive. The holistic conversations within the group and our varying roles has been so beneficial. Jim’s delivery has been exemplary and his knowledge is amazing. Highly recommend.”

Gold Coast, July 2025

“I believe this course is essential to all operational managers. It was highly informative and engaging throughout. The group dynamic and discussions were essential to the learnings.”

Gold Coast, November 2025

“Jim is a wealth of knowledge and provides great insight to utilise in the real world. I believe all managers should attend this course to enable the industry to grow in the security space.”

Gold Coast, November 2025

Why Choose Southpac Aerospace?

Nationally Recognised Training

Southpac Aerospace is an Australian Registered Training Organisation, RTO 32353, providing aviation-specific training for individuals and organisations.

Aviation Focus

Southpac’s aviation security courses are designed for the realities of aviation workplaces – developed by international security experts, and aligned with ICAO guidance materials and national requirements.

Flexible Delivery Options

Southpac offers flexible delivery options for aviation security training, including online learning, face-to-face courses, live virtual training and tailored in-house programs for organisations.

Aviation Security Course FAQs

Southpac offers aviation security courses covering security awareness, behaviour detection, recognition of firearms and explosives, threat image recognition, aviation security supervision, aviation security management and Security Management Systems.

New airport staff may need Aviation Security Awareness Training if they require foundational security knowledge or access to secure aviation areas. Security Awareness Training is required for multiple categories of staff in the Australian aviation sector regulated by the Aviation Transport Security Regulations 2005.

Yes. Southpac offers selected aviation security courses online, including Aviation Security Awareness Training, Behaviour Detection Awareness and Recognition of Firearms and Explosives Awareness.

Yes. Southpac can deliver selected aviation security courses in-house for aviation organisations. In-house training is useful for teams that need role-specific training or tailored delivery.

Security awareness training is basic online training that provides foundational knowledge for personnel working in aviation environments. Security management training is a manager-level course designed for people responsible for managing a Transport Security Program (TSP), systems, procedures and compliance obligations.

Threat Image Recognition Training is suitable for X-ray screeners and screening supervisors responsible for screening performance and image-recognition capability.

A Security Management System, or SeMS, is a structured approach to managing aviation security. It helps organisations define responsibilities, monitor performance, manage risks and improve security outcomes.

The Aviation Security Managers Course is suitable for current and emerging aviation security managers who are responsible for managing security obligations, Transport Security Programs, quality assurance and security performance. It is suitable for managers within airports, airlines, RACAs and freight operators.

The right course depends on your role, security responsibilities, organisation type and delivery needs. Southpac can help identify the most suitable aviation security training pathway for your team.

Find the Right Aviation Security Training

Strengthen your organisation’s aviation security capability with practical training from Southpac Aerospace. Whether you need online awareness training, specialist security courses, supervisor training, management training or in-house delivery, Southpac can help you choose the right course.