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Air Cargo and Mail Security for Operators and Regulated Agents

Security3 daysIntermediate

Air cargo and mail are high-value targets and a common weak point in operator and agent programmes. This course covers the regulated-agent / known-consignor model, acceptance of known versus unknown cargo, secure supply-chain controls, and mail handling so participants can apply preventive measures consistent with ICAO Annex 17 and EU 2015/1998-style national programmes. Public regulatory language only — not a restricted Doc 8973 training package and not marketed as nationally mandatory without GCAA confirmation.

Who it is for

Cargo managers, regulated agents, known consignors, airline cargo staff, ground handlers, and postal/mail security focal points (Georgia and the wider GCAA region).

Learning outcomes

  • Describe the threat picture for air cargo and mail and why supply-chain controls matter
  • Explain the legal roles of operator, regulated agent, known consignor and postal authority
  • Distinguish known, unknown and exempt cargo and apply acceptance principles
  • Outline screening options, chain-of-custody and tamper-evidence expectations
  • Identify controls for secure facilities, special consignments and high-risk cargo
  • Apply a practical agent/operator checklist and recognise common non-conformities

Course outline

  • Threat picture for cargo and mail
  • Legal roles: operator, regulated agent, known consignor, postal authority
  • Known / unknown / exempt cargo
  • Acceptance, screening options and chain of custody
  • Secure facilities, access and tamper evidence
  • Special consignments and high-risk cargo
  • Mail security interface
  • Workshop: agent/operator checklist and non-conformities

Topics follow public standards: ICAO Annex 17; ICAO Doc 8973 (public reference only); EU Regulations 300/2008 and 2015/1998 (cargo/mail concepts); national civil aviation security programme as applicable.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the course?

The course runs 3 days.

Who is the course for?

Cargo managers, regulated agents, known consignors, airline cargo staff, ground handlers, and postal/mail security focal points (Georgia and the wider GCAA region).

What delivery modes are available and what does it cost?

Classroom in Tbilisi €610, online classroom (live virtual) €520; prices per participant, excluding VAT. Groups and in-company: €3,660 for up to 12 participants (fixed minimum — still due if fewer than 12), then €305 per extra person. The group price covers up to 12 participants at your premises or online. Travel, accommodation and per diem for the instructor(s) are charged at cost when delivery requires travel.

Where does the course take place?

Classroom sessions are held at Ana Politkovskaya Street N14, Tbilisi, Georgia. The course is also available online or in-company in Georgia or abroad.

Will I receive a certificate?

Yes. This is a certification training. Participants who complete the course receive a Certificate of Completion in Georgian and English. The certificate lists the course title, topics, training hours, dates and instructor. The certificate confirms the training you completed; it is not an aviation licence or rating. Our training process follows ISO 9001 quality management principles, and course content draws on published ICAO and EASA material. Whether the certificate meets your organisation's or regulator's training requirements is decided by your employer or the relevant authority. On request, we send the course syllabus and the instructor's CV in advance.

Who teaches the courses?

Training is led by Davit Mazmishvili, Head of the Training Center, who personally holds teacher licences from the Georgian Civil Aviation Agency and airline transport pilot licences (aeroplane and helicopter). On request, we send the CV of the instructor assigned to your course. These are personal qualifications, not an approval of the centre's courses by any authority.

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