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Our role and responsibilities
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Compliance

Compliance

Ensuring that security requirements are implemented

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Regulation

Our work with government and the aviation industry

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Security Management Systems

Security Management Systems

Embedding security management into day-to-day activities

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Training

Training

Our responsibilities include developing syllabuses and managing the UK list of certified instructors

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  • National X-ray Competency Test
  • Recognition of Competence RoC
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Vetting

The screening process for aviation roles

  • National security vetting

 

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