Moorabbin Airport Security
Airport security is a responsibility we all share. Since September
11 everyone has felt the impact of terrorism on aviation. The
Australian government has passed the Aviation Transport Security Act
2004 (and Regs 2005) which provides a layered approach to the
increase of security within the aviation industry. Some measures
take effect on a national basis, and some are specific to Moorabbin
Airport because it is a regulated airport under the Act.
Aircraft Owners:
The prime responsibility for protection against a terrorist act
against aviation lies with the aircraft owner. Aircraft owners have
responsibility for the security of their aircraft. When not in use
they must ensure measures are taken to secure their aircraft against
theft. These measures include fitting a wheel lock, a lockable
control lock, parking in a locked hangar or securing the aircraft
with a lockable device. Standard door locks are not considered
adequate protection. (Act Pt4 Div 5 Sec 61 (1) (d)) The
responsibility for aircraft security is not removed from owners when
their aircraft is on leased/licensed areas or on common areas of
Moorabbin Airport. Commonwealth Transport Security Officers will
conduct random compliance checks nationwide.
ASIC Requirements Moorabbin Airport:
From Sept 10th 2010 the wearing of an ASIC will become mandatory
in all airside areas of Moorabbin Airport. Moorabbin Airport is
required to have an approved Transport Security Programme (TSP)
under the terms of the Aviation Transport Act 2004 and Regulations
2005 and the exemption previously granted under this TSP that
relieves the requirement to wear an ASIC will expires and cannot be
renewed.
In simple terms the following will apply:
- A valid ASIC must be worn at all times by all persons present
on airside at Moorabbin Airport
- The definition of airside does not extend to hangar areas but
does extend to the entire apron and manoeuvring area.
- Passengers being escorted by an ASIC holder, for instance a
pilot, are not required to have an ASIC.
- However, student pilots are not defined as passengers and must
have an ASIC or a VIC.
- The Act and Regulations provides for heavy penalties to apply
to any person not wearing an ASIC.
Moorabbin Airport Corporation is an ASIC issuing body but will
only issue ASIC’s for its own staff. Pilots and other aviation
industry participants can apply for an ASIC online at:
http:www.aviationidaustralia.com.au
VIC - Visitor cards:
A person not in possession of an ASIC who is not a passenger on a
flight may be permitted airside at Moorabbin Airport if they are
wearing a VIC- An example would be an engineer not usually
associated with aviation performing a repair on an aircraft airside,
or a student pilot who has applied for but has not yet been issued
with an ASIC.
The terms of the VIC card are that at all times they must be
escorted by an ASIC holder whilst airside. IN ALL CASES they must be
under escort of an ASIC holder. This also means that a student pilot
may not be dispatched on a solo flight until he/she is in possession
of an ASIC.
Moorabbin Airport Corporation will grant a Delegation to issue
VIC’s as agent for the Corporation to suitably qualified aviation
industry participants at Moorabbin Airport.
If you do not have an ASIC but have a requirement to go airside
at Moorabbin Airport contact IN THE FIRST INSTANCE to aviation
industry participant at Moorabbin Airport you will be working with.
If you have any questions please contact Moorabbin Airport
Corporation on 8587 8000 during normal working hours.
Moorabbin Airport:
Moorabbin Airport is a regulated airport under the Aviation
Transport Security Act 2004. The major responsibility of MAC is to
provide effective perimeter security for the airport as a whole to
act as a deterrent to unauthorised entry. An Access Control System
is in operation and all aircraft owners who require access airside
will be provided with a suitable access card. Details of this system
are supplied separately.
Moorabbin Airport Corporation will work closely with the Office
of Transport Security, airport tenants and airport users to ensure
compliance with the act and other regulations.
IF YOU SEE ANYTHING SUSPICIOUS: CALL 000
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