RYANAIR SECURITY EXAM SCRIPT 2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ What are some current threats in civil aviation? Answer:- insider
threats (e.g., staff radicalisation)
- ranged weapons (e.g., missiles)
- IED (Improvised Explosive Devise - i.e., homemade bomb)
- airport attacks
- drones
- flight simulators
- lasers (i.e., used to blind pilots during critical points of flight -
takeoff/landing)
- cyber attacks
◍ What is landside? Answer:The area of the airport before security (i.e.,
check-in, arrivals, departures)
◍ What is airside? Answer:The area of the airport from security
◍ What are characteristics of a DPax? Answer:- fails to respect rules of
conduct
, - won't follow instructions
- disturbs good order
◍ Why might contribute to someone being a DPax? Answer:-
psychoactive substances (incl. alcohol)
- stress
- delays
- expectations not met
◍ What can CC do to deal with DPax? Answer:- remain professional
- follow company procedures
- attempt to resolve problems where possible
- give alternative solutions (e.g., contact Customer Service Team after
arrival)
◍ Who might be "potentially DPax"? (According to EU legislation)
Answer:- deportee
- person deemed to be inadmissible for immigration reasons
- person in lawful custody
◍ 2 main legal frameworks for Aviation Security Answer:ICAO
(International Civil Aviation Organisation) Annex 17
ECAC (European Civil Aviation Committee) Doc 30, part 2
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ What are some current threats in civil aviation? Answer:- insider
threats (e.g., staff radicalisation)
- ranged weapons (e.g., missiles)
- IED (Improvised Explosive Devise - i.e., homemade bomb)
- airport attacks
- drones
- flight simulators
- lasers (i.e., used to blind pilots during critical points of flight -
takeoff/landing)
- cyber attacks
◍ What is landside? Answer:The area of the airport before security (i.e.,
check-in, arrivals, departures)
◍ What is airside? Answer:The area of the airport from security
◍ What are characteristics of a DPax? Answer:- fails to respect rules of
conduct
, - won't follow instructions
- disturbs good order
◍ Why might contribute to someone being a DPax? Answer:-
psychoactive substances (incl. alcohol)
- stress
- delays
- expectations not met
◍ What can CC do to deal with DPax? Answer:- remain professional
- follow company procedures
- attempt to resolve problems where possible
- give alternative solutions (e.g., contact Customer Service Team after
arrival)
◍ Who might be "potentially DPax"? (According to EU legislation)
Answer:- deportee
- person deemed to be inadmissible for immigration reasons
- person in lawful custody
◍ 2 main legal frameworks for Aviation Security Answer:ICAO
(International Civil Aviation Organisation) Annex 17
ECAC (European Civil Aviation Committee) Doc 30, part 2
