RYANAIR SECURITY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Why do we need aviation security? - Answer- To protect passengers, crew, aircraft, facilities against acts of unlawful interference.
What is the objective of security training? - Answer- To ensure crew gain competencies relevant to their security duties, so they can efficiently help passengers, crew, aircraft and facilities against acts of unlawful interference.
What is IED? - Answer- Improvised Explosive Device
What is hijacking? - Answer- An operation where the terrorist seize control of some type
of vehicle
Current threats? - Answer- - Cyber attacks
- Insider threats
- Ranged weapons
- IED
- Airport attacks
- Drones
- Flight simulators
- Lasers
What difference did 21/12/1998 Lockerbie make? - Answer- 100% HBS (hold baggage screening)
What difference did 09/11/2001 WTC make? - Answer- Locked F/D door
What difference did 22/12/2001 "Shoe Bomber" make? - Answer- Shoe scanners
What difference did 24/08/2006 Liquid explosives plot make? - Answer- Restrictions on liquids
Robust security culture is based on: - Answer- - Effective security procedures
- Strong reporting culture
- Vigilance among stuff
- Good quality of security training
- Feeling of ownership among all employees
Different forms of insider threats: - Answer- - Sharing of sensitive procedures
- Attacks on information systems
- Smuggling goods
- Passing restricted sensitive information What is radicalisation? - Answer- - A phased process in which an individual or a group embraces a radical ideology that can lead to an increased willingness to use violence for political goals.
- Employees may be radicalised before or after joining company.
Warning signs of radicalisation: - Answer- - Isolation from work colleagues
- Becoming secretive
- Sudden changes in mood
How can we deal with insider threat and radicalisation? - Answer- - Report any suspicious behaviours
- Direct-supervisors should be informed - Follow company's procedures whilst remaining vigilant
Legal framework for Aviation Security: - Answer- 1. ICAO - Annex 17 and International conventions
2. ECAC - DOC 30 Part II
3. EU 4. STATE NCASP
What is the purpose of ICAO and ECAC? - Answer- - Inform states about current standards and recommended practises for aviation security.
- These standards are implemented into national legislation by vast majority of countries.
The EU-Regulations: - Answer- - EC 300/2008
- EU 2015/1998 (as amended)
- EU 2015/8005 (as amended)
What is the purpose of National Civil Aviation Security Programme (NCASP)? - Answer-
- Define responsibilities for implementation of security rules.
- Describe Irish security policy and procedures.
- Is in line with ICAO and ECAC and relevant EU-legislation
What is the purpose of Department of Transport (DOT)? - Answer- - Ensuring that aviation practises and that procedures comply with best international standards.
- Drawing up, applying and maintaining the NCASP and security policy.
What is the purpose of National Civil Aviation Security Committee (NCASC)? - Answer- - Advises government and industry on policy.
- Review effectiveness of security measures.
- Ryanair is a full member of the NCASC
What are the the responsibilities for IAA? - Answer- - Inspections and audits of airports, air carriers, cargo and companies.
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