Security Management Systems (SeMS) for Airlines

Security5 daysIntermediate

Applies management-system thinking to aviation security. Participants learn to move beyond checklist compliance towards a risk-based security system with clear accountabilities, measurable performance and a strong security culture across the airline's network.

Who it is for

Airline security managers, security coordinators, station managers and quality staff

Learning outcomes

  • Describe the components of a security management system and how they mirror an SMS
  • Conduct a security threat and risk assessment for airline operations
  • Define security performance indicators and an assurance programme
  • Plan security incident response and management of change
  • Promote security culture across stations and departments

Course outline

  • SeMS concepts and regulatory context
  • Accountabilities and organisation
  • Threat and risk assessment
  • Security assurance and quality control
  • Incident response and contingency
  • Security culture and communication
  • Workshop: building measurable SeMS outputs

Topics follow public standards: ICAO Annex 17; ICAO Doc 8973 (public reference); EU Regulations 300/2008 and 2015/1998.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the course?

The course runs 5 days.

Who is the course for?

Airline security managers, security coordinators, station managers and quality staff

What delivery modes are available and what does it cost?

Classroom in Tbilisi €1,020, online classroom (live virtual) €920; prices per participant, excluding VAT. Groups and in-company: €6,120 for up to 12 participants (fixed minimum — still due if fewer than 12), then €510 per extra person. The group price covers up to 12 participants at your premises or online. Travel, accommodation and per diem for the instructor(s) are charged at cost when delivery requires travel.

Where does the course take place?

Classroom sessions are held at Ana Politkovskaya Street N14, Tbilisi, Georgia. The course is also available online or in-company in Georgia or abroad.

Will I receive a certificate?

Yes. This is a certification training. Participants who complete the course receive a Certificate of Completion in Georgian and English. The certificate lists the course title, topics, training hours, dates and instructor. The certificate confirms the training you completed; it is not an aviation licence or rating. Our training process follows ISO 9001 quality management principles, and course content draws on published ICAO and EASA material. Whether the certificate meets your organisation's or regulator's training requirements is decided by your employer or the relevant authority. On request, we send the course syllabus and the instructor's CV in advance.

Who teaches the courses?

Training is led by Davit Mazmishvili, Head of the Training Center, who personally holds teacher licences from the Georgian Civil Aviation Agency and airline transport pilot licences (aeroplane and helicopter). On request, we send the CV of the instructor assigned to your course. These are personal qualifications, not an approval of the centre's courses by any authority.

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