Flight School Security Awareness Training for Aircraft and Simulators

October 26, 2004
Scenarios – Flight School with Airplanes

Question
A student is sitting in the Pilot’s Lounge and you notice that rather than interacting with other students or instructors he is sitting by himself.

Answer
Question the individual; be friendly and see if it is just due to shyness or being new to the school. In time, this shyness should diminish as the student begins to interact with the flight school staff and other students. However, if over time there doesn’t seem to be any interest on the student’s part to interact with the instructional staff, inform your supervisor. This behavior may be indicative of a person attempting to conceal their true purpose for being enrolled in the flight school. Listed below are things to keep in mind when you encounter this type of behavior. 1) It may be benign and an indication the student is shy and reserved. 2) It can be observed and substantiated by both administrative and/or instructor personnel. 3) Introverted behavior may just be typical of the student’s culture. 4) This type of behavior may be an indication the student is lying or has something to hide. If, through your observations and interaction with the student you feel the individual is attempting to conceal information that could lead to an ulterior motive, you should compare notes on the student to see if anyone has different information concerning the behavior, and inform your supervisor immediately. The supervisor will then take any follow-on actions.

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