Aviation Security

The Aviation Security Division is divided into the following sections:

  1. Administration

  2. Compliance & Investigations

  3. Operations

Security is crucial in aviation industry. History has shown that the aviation industry has suffered numerous hijacks, attacks on airport and aviation related facilities. Today, more and more people use the air mode of transport to travel and uplift cargos domestic and internationally as it is fast and comfortable. However, it has attracted the attention of terrorists and criminals who use this industry to carry out crimes to serve their political and ideological interests. Thus, there is a need for security at the Air Niugini is no different and our Security department plays an important role in ensuring a safe and secure environment for its customer, employees and property.

Objective

Aviation Security has a primary objective in ensuring the safety and security of passengers, crew, ground personnel and the general public against acts of unlawful interference within Air Niugini

 

Loss prevention through proactive detection of fraud/theft and stealing of company properties and assets.

 

Aviation Security Incident Reporting

  • All Air Niugini staff is encouraged to report per SMS Manual section 11.1, specifically 11.1.4.5 and the Just Culture Policy in section 5.2., any Security incidents and occurrences.

  • The Security Manual under section 3.19 and 3.20 contains specific security breaches that must be reported by staff.

  • Apart from using the OOR Form (QA3050), the Air Niugini Security Control Room is fully manned 24/7 by a dedicated member of Incident Intervention Controllers (IIC), who work on an individual two men roster system. Staff can call 327 3666 to report any breaches detected within the airline’s security chain, in real time

  • It is only through reporting that deficiencies within the airlines normal and standard operations are identified corrected and continuously improved.

     

Aviation Security Regulations

Air Niugini security complies with a host of regulations such as the:

  • CASA Rule Part 108 (Air Operator Security Program)

  • CASA Rule Part 109 (Regulated Air Cargo Agent– Cargo Security)

  • IATA-IOSA

  • International State Tran sport Security Programs

Aviation Security Program (ASOP)

Air Niugini, as an operator, in compliance with the Civil Aviation Regulation (CAR) Part 108 has set its policies, responsibilities, and procedures for the management and control of Airline security outlined in its security manual. This program or manual is approved by Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) – PNG. Besides CASA, Air Niugini security program or manual has been written to meet International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Annex 17. ICAO Annex 17 is a document providing the basis for all aviation security regulation and legislation for various contracting states. Air Niugini is also a member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) whose contribution to aviation security is the IATA security manual. Its help is tremendous in assisting in implantation of ISARPs (IATA Standards and Recommended Practices) prescribed in the IOSA Standards Manual (ISM).

Key partners in The Air Operator Security Program

There are also key partners that drive ASOP

  • PNG Civil Aviation Safety Authority (PNG CASA)

  • National Airports Corporation (NAC

  • International Airport Transport Association (IATA)

  • International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO through CASA PNG)

  • Air Cargo Agents (EG: TNT, DHL etc…)

Location of Air Niugini Security

Security office is located at the back of the Air Niugini Technical Training Centre, Jackson’s airport, 7 Mile.

In the control room, we have dedicated Incident Intervention Controllers (IIC) maintaining the communication network for any emergency cases or other incidents that is reported.

Security’s 24/7 Hot Line is 327 3666 or 7366 9932

E-mail: security@airniugini.com.pg

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