Security and Dangerous Goods
Posted: Monday, 8 December 2025
Category: Safety & Technical
Airport Security Issues
AFAP (AusALPA) Domestic crew screening recent iWG activities:
● Crew Security Survey to capture member feedback and examples of how security screening is affecting pilots.
● AusALPA working group has been set up and has already met three times to focus on this issue.
● A briefing paper has been sent to the Department of Infrastructure and Home Affairs outlining members’ concerns and practical solutions.
● AusALPA reps have met directly with both departments to discuss these issues – unfortunately the response so far hasn’t been good enough, so we’re planning to escalate.
● A template letter is being developed so pilots can write to their local MPs and help raise awareness.
● The IFALPA Security (SEC) Committee is reviewing our briefing and will highlight Australia’s shortcomings internationally through ICAO channels.
● IFALPA’s EVP has already raised this at the DGCA Asia-Pacific Conference in Sendai, Japan, to get the issue on the regional radar.
● AFAP rep’s met with the IATA regional manager to advocate for prioritised crew screening.