All CAA aviation security officers gain international certification

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) announced on Tuesday that all officers in its Directorate of Aviation Security have been internationally certified as Aviation Security Inspectors, following a UK-sponsored training program delivered by instructors accredited by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

The certification, facilitated by the UK Department for Transport (DfT), marks a significant milestone in aligning Pakistan’s aviation security protocols with global standards. The move is expected to enhance regulatory oversight, strengthen compliance, and boost Pakistan’s rating under ICAO’s global audit framework.

“This training will play a pivotal role in enhancing the capabilities of our national aviation security inspectors and help increase compliance with international standards,” the CAA said in an official statement.

Conducted in Pakistan, the training program was led by ICAO-qualified UK instructors and formally designates all CAA officers in the security directorate as certified inspectors.

This accreditation empowers them to carry out safety and compliance assessments according to ICAO’s Universal Security Audit Program (USAP), which evaluates how effectively member states implement international aviation security oversight systems.

Pakistan has previously achieved a high ranking in South Asia under ICAO’s Effective Implementation Rating, a global benchmark measuring adherence to international aviation safety and security standards.

Additionally, the CAA said it is expanding its inspector training programs through international academic placements. Two officers have been selected for fully funded postgraduate studies in France and South Korea, through coordination with the respective civil aviation authorities of both countries.