Our program has been explicitly praised by the internal employee magazine of the German Air Traffic Control Authority as "an enrichment for aviation security and an expansion of overall perspectives."

Aviation security, often referred to by terms like "Air Marshal" or "Sky Marshal," involves much more than just a couple of armed in-flight officers. The success of EL AL's aviation security system proves this. While other airlines utilizing Sky Marshals continue to face attacks, EL AL has not experienced any significant incidents since implementing their security concept over 35 years ago!

But how exactly does this highly professional aviation security system function as a concerted counterterrorism concept, and how can one build a career in this field? This program is not only based on the mentioned counterterrorism concept but also goes far beyond standard "Sky/Air Marshal" training. It is by no means limited to aviation security but is also valuable for other specialties such as hostage rescue, crisis negotiation, travel security management, ship and port security, and more!

The PASO program delivers everything in a comprehensive package:

• Counterterror tactics and drills
• Understanding terrorist operations and mindset
• Firearms training and safety
• Combat mindset
• Air rage incidents and statistics
• Intelligence techniques
• Handgun drills
• Weapon retention
• Timed handgun shooting drills
• Aircraft tactics
• Use of restraints
• Unarmed combatives
• International Air Marshal duties and responsibilities
• Special Operations Exercises (SOCEXs)
• Airport security
• Port and ship security
• Transportation security – buses, trains, resorts
• The EL AL Security Management Concept
• Additional areas of travel security – as a PASO specialist, you can also work in fields like travel security instruction, project management, corporate consulting, and more.

Even in private, civilian training, you shouldn’t settle for less! That’s why the BSA has developed a new comprehensive program to become a Professional Air Security Officer (PASO), including a BSA license upon completion. Every graduate who successfully earns their PASO certification is guaranteed the opportunity to work globally with the Brillstein Security Group (BSG), if desired. This course is unparalleled in Europe! Maritime Security specialization is also available for ship security, anti-piracy, and related fields. Watch BSA Seminar Overview Videos Duration: Approximately 12–22 months (depending on selected course content and daily/weekly time commitment), plus about four weeks of training camp (split into multiple seminars or completed in a single seminar). Requirements: Good health, male/female aged 21 or older, secondary education such as a high school diploma or vocational training with at least three years of work experience. Total Cost: €7,500, including seminar accommodations, all theory and practical training sessions, ATS, access to the online campus and support, Krav Maga training, firearms training, learning materials (written and on DVD), interim theory exams, final exams, licensing, and certification. Fees can be paid in three installments.

Certified by the BSA according to FAA and US International Standards for Security Industries.

The program is conducted in German, but some study materials/books are in English. Therefore, at least basic English proficiency is required. Practical courses are scheduled at flexible dates, with seminars primarily held in Southern Germany for German-speaking participants. Some counterterror tactics (e.g., firearms training) are conducted at training camps in France or South Africa. Theoretical studies are completed online through distance learning, with support via campus resources, learning materials, forums, and tutors. Theoretical knowledge is deepened, reviewed, and applied during the practical seminars. Graduates of the PASO program are directly offered employment opportunities through the Brillstein Security Group upon successful completion.

NEW: Enhance your PASO training with the MOTT Tactical Training for maritime security specialization!

Supplementary Course: SpecOps for PASO focus on "Air Marshal – Counterterrorism."

NEW: Related Course: PSRS – Search and Rescue Specialist

 

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