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What is avionics?
Airlift, Logistics and Cargo Aircraft Interiors Aluminium, Steel and Special Metals Aviation Consultancy Bearings, Seals and Couplings Design and Information Management Software Electrical Equipment, Batteries and Power Supply Electronics, Subsystems and Components Flight Control and Avionics HVAC, Fans and Blowers IFE and Communications Providers Landing Gear, Braking Systems and Aircraft Tyres Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Manufacturing, Engineering, Test and Measurement Equipment Noise, Shock and Vibration Control Paints, Protective Coatings and Surface Finishing Passenger Safety and Survival and Fire Warning Precision Machining, Casting, Forging and Component Manufacturing Recruitment, Staffing and Personnel Training Rotables, Parts and Spares Satellite Systems, Communications and Components Space Systems Technology Thermal Insulation Training and Simulation What Do You Want to do When You Graduate? I'd like a career that involves: MANUFACTURING aircraft or spacecraft. FLYING aircraft or spacecraft. DESIGNING aircraft, spacecraft or airports. REPAIRING or TROUBLESHOOTING aircraft or spacecraft. MANAGING an aerospace or high-tech business. WRITING aerospace or technical communications. DEVELOPING aerospace computer systems. CONTROLLING air traffic. INVESTIGATING aviation crashes, sabotage OR industrial accidents. INFLUENCING global trends. ANALYZING human factors in aerospace and other industries. FORECASTING the weather. This is a quick reference guide to assist in the identification of potential security risks within the air cargo supply chain. One or more of the items listed below may be a "flag" that could alert you that a particular package and/or person should receive increased scrutiny. You Are the Key to Air Cargo Security Cargo Acceptance: Signs of nervousness or erratic behavior/ unusual lack of cooperation from shipper New or infrequent shipper who wants shipment flown on a specific flight Unexpected shipment showing up on dock Inability to verify shipper, especially for unexpected shipments Different delivery person Unusual questions regarding timing and routing of shipment Request for a pick-up at unusual location Packaging: Obvious mismatch of declaration to contents, shipments that take on an unusual shape and/or size Package appears opened after original sealing Lack of address, names and identifying marks on packaging Package does not match stated contents Vicious writings/threatening statements on packaging Unusual packaging materials Package weight inconsistent with description Vented package Documents: Signs of forgery Mismatched documents Vicious writings/threatening statements General: Payment in cash High-value items that have not been insured (unless shippers do not typically insure or owner has already paid for insurance) License plate missing or obscured Person who pays close attention to surveillance cameras or asks excessive questions about access procedures Walk-in/"will call" wanting to tender cargo What should I look for in identifying potential security risks? You play a very important role in the security of passenger and all-cargo airlines, and we thank you for your assistance in increasing the security of air cargo! Disclaimer: This document does not contain regulatory language nor is it intended to suggest that any recommendations or guidelines should be considered a mandatory requirement.Please use this information as a guideline for enhancing transportation security. What can I do to increase security? Close and lock bay doors and truck doors when not in use Challenge those whom you do not know Use security equipment when possible (e.g., cameras, dogs, locks, lighting) Report potential security issues or suspicious activities according to your company's procedures Who do I call to report a potential security risk? Additional helpful numbers: Local Police / Sheriff __________________________ Local Fire and Rescue __________________________ Emergency 9-1-1 Avionics
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