Certification of Aviation Security Personnel
SCREENER CERTIFICATION APPLICATION

Applicants for Aviation Security Screeners' Certificates shall register and submit their applications online through the link https://ecitizen.kcaa.or.ke/login. Such applications shall be made by the employer (or employer's authorized representative) on behalf of the candidates at least ninety (90) days before the date when the Screener Certificate is required. Those applying for recertification should do so at least sixty (60) days before expiry of their certification status.

Guidelines on the required documents for the initial issuance and renewal of certificates are available on the same portal https://ecitizen.kcaa.or.ke/login.

The following are the requirements when making a screener certification application:

  1. Application form from the Organization on behalf of the screeners to be certified
  2. Record/Certificate on Initial Training in any of the following:-

a) Basic AVSEC 123 training from an organization and/or trainers recognized by KCAA;

b) Basic or advanced Screeners’ training from an organization and/or trainers recognized by KCAA;

c)Other specialist AVSEC training recognized by the Authority (e.g. Cargo & Mail security).

  1. OJT records/reports (applicable initial (1st-time) certification only)
  2. Original copy of expired certificate/card/licence/authorization letter (applicable for recertification only)
  3. Background checks (Employer’s report on background check) and candidate’s valid Police Clearance certificate (see Guidelines on conduct of background checks)
  4. Medical examination/Assessment of the candidates’ physical condition (Doctor’s report or Employer’s Report/Declaration) in the following aspects:- 

a) Eyesight

b) Colour perception

c) Hearing

d) Sense of smell

e) Chemical/drug dependency (excluding prescribed chronic medication)

f) Perception awareness

g) Physical abilities

  1. Records/Proof of recurrent training undertaken by applicant(s) in the preceding one year and the score marks for theoretical and practical examinations

The above documents may be indicated on the application but may be reviewed by the inspector and handed back for safe custody of the employer. This may be done at the employer’s facility or on file of the employer.

AVIATION SECURITY INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION

Applicants for Aviation Security Instructors' Certificates shall register and submit their applications online through the link https://ecitizen.kcaa.or.ke/login. Such applications shall be made by the employer (or employer's authorized representative) on behalf of the candidates at least ninety (90) days before the date when the certificate shall be required. Those applying for recertification should do so at least sixty (60) days before expiry of their certification status.

Guidelines on the required documents for the initial issuance and renewal of certificates are available on the same portal https://ecitizen.kcaa.or.ke/login.

1. Click here for criteria for Aviation Security Instructor approval and certification

2. Click here for list of certified aviation security instructors.