Aviation Security Flight And Cabin Crew Member Security Training Strengthened But Better Planning And Internal Controls Needed Report To Congressional Requesters PDF Download

Training flight & cabin crew members to handle potential threats against domestic aircraft is an important element in securing our nation's aviation system. The responsibility for ensuring that crew members are prepared to handle these threats is a shared responsibility between air carriers & the fed. gov't., primarily the Transport. Security Admin. (TSA). This report addresses: actions TSA has taken to develop guidance & standards for flight & cabin crew member security training & to measure the effective. of the training; how TSA ensures domestic air carriers comply with the training guidance & standards; & efforts TSA has taken to develop & assess the effectiveness of its voluntary self-defense training program. Includes recommendations. Charts & tables.