What is a threat in aviation?
What is a threat in aviation? Threats. Threats are defined as “events or errors that occur beyond the influence of the flight crew, increase operational complexity, and which must be managed to maintain the margins of safety”.
What are the 3 major threats in air transport?
The air cargo system is vulnerable to several security threats including potential plots to place explosives aboard aircraft; illegal shipments of hazardous materials; criminal activities such as smuggling and theft; and potential hijackings and sabotage by persons with access to aircraft.
What are the two basic categories of aviation threats?
Threats can be classified into two groups, overt (active) or latent threats; Latent Threat – Not obvious to the flight crew and generally hidden within the system. Overt Threats – Are present on the day and are either anticipated or unexpected by the crew.