Staff Reporter
THE Namibia Airports Company (NAC) has launched its first Basic Aviation Security Training Course following its certification as an Aviation Security Training Organisation (ASTO), strengthening Namibia’s capacity to deliver internationally recognised aviation security training locally.
The training programme, which started on 29 June and runs until 14 July 2026 in Windhoek, brings together 50 participants, including 29 officers from the Namibian Police Force’s Border and Infrastructure Protection Directorate and 21 NAC employees.
The course aims to equip participants with skills to enhance the protection of Namibia’s airports, passengers, aircraft and aviation infrastructure.
The training covers key aviation security areas, including screening of people and vehicles, identification of dangerous and restricted items, building search procedures, patrolling and guarding, and aircraft protection. The course also serves as the foundation for Airport Security X-ray Interpretation and Certification.
NAC was certified as an Aviation Security Training Organisation on 19 May 2026, allowing the company to provide aviation security programmes that meet international standards.
NAC Chief Executive Officer Bisey /Uirab said the initiative represents an important step in strengthening the country’s aviation sector.
“This training is not only about compliance; it is about creating a safer, more resilient aviation environment that supports economic growth, tourism, and investment,” /Uirab said.
Acting Inspector General of the Namibian Police Force, Major-General Anne-Marie Nainda, welcomed the programme, saying it supports ongoing efforts to improve capacity building and safety measures at airports.
The training is being facilitated by NAC’s certified aviation security instructors Elizabeth Tobias, Josef Muremi, Pinehas Ndengu and Calista Goabas, with Chief Inspector Tulimiita Negumbo from NAMPOL also joining the facilitation team.
NAC said the programme marks the first practical outcome of its ASTO certification and contributes to positioning Namibia as a safe and competitive aviation hub in the region.
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