Aviation Security ((AvSec)

The Aviation Security Branch is responsible for maintaining oversight of all aviation security matters within the PNG civil aviation system. The Branch will ensure that regulated industry participants conduct operations in compliance with their regulatory obligations under the Civil Aviation Act (the Act) and Civil Aviation Rules (CAR), and ICAO SARPs.

The work of the Aviation Security Branch is to ensure that any security risk that may impact on the civil aviation system is clearly identified and properly managed; recognizing that the correct development and implementation of security plans plays an important role in the achievement of aviation security outcomes.

Aviation Security Branch works in a multi-disciplinary team and assumes responsibility and accountability for regulatory standards and oversight of regulated civil aviation stakeholders with aviation security responsibilities. Its primary functions provide aviation security oversight activities including:

•CAR Part 107/139- AirportSecurity Program (ASP);

•CAR Part 108/ 121-125.129-Air Operator Security Program (AOSP) for large/ medium/ foreign aircrafts;

•CAR Part 109- Regulated AirCargo Agent (RACA);

•CAR Part 140- AviationSecurity Service Organisation (ASS);

•CAR Part 141- AviationSecurity Training Organisation;

• Aviation Security Instructor Certification;

•Aviation Security Screener Certification;

•Investigating aviation security breaches;

•Assessing and approving aviation security programs of aviation businesses;

•Supply aviation security advice to industry and the aviation community, including operators of non-certificated aerodromes;

•Conduct aviation security-related activities (i.e. audits, inspections, tests, investigations) of certificated aerodromes, air operators, regulated air cargo agents, and aviation security service providers.