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