Certify aviation security staff, ground handlers or in-flight caterers

What you need

• Screeners: certificate of initial training, such as Basic AVSEC 123 from a KCAA-recognised trainer
• Screeners: KCSE certificate with at least C minus (C-), or equivalent
• Screeners: employer's background check report and a valid police clearance certificate
• Screeners: a doctor's report or employer's declaration on fitness (eyesight, colour vision, hearing and more)
• Screeners, first time only: on-the-job training records
• Security firms: proof of registration with the Private Security Regulatory Authority (PSRA)

Steps

1. Register on KCAA's portal, ecitizen.kcaa.or.ke. The list of required documents is on the same portal.
2. Employers: apply for each screener or instructor at least 90 days before the certificate is needed.
3. Security firms and ground handlers: apply online at least 90 days before you start, or 60 days before your certificate expires.
4. In-flight caterers and other operators: submit your security programme online at least 30 days before the current one expires.

Who can apply

• Screener and instructor certificates: the employer applies for the staff member.
• Any company providing aviation security at a Kenyan airport needs an approved security programme and a KCAA certificate.
• Ground handling companies at Kenyan airports need a security programme and a KCAA certificate.
• Airports, airlines, in-flight caterers, cargo agents and ground handlers must have their security programmes approved.