With the upgraded Vanimo Airport and new terminal building soon to open, the National Airport Corporation ensured the graduation of eight Aviation Security Officers after completing two weeks of the required Aviation Security Standard Training.
The eight officers include six males and 2 females and they will be performing safety and security functions at the airport which includes airport security surveillance and passenger and baggage screening.
NAC Managing Director Rex Kiponge while witnessing the graduation of these new officers, challenged them to take pride in their work and do it diligently.
“You are privileged to be coming in as new officers to serve in the new terminal buildings and airport facilities,” Mr Kiponge said.
“You are not any other security; you are aviation security officers. We have trained you well and we pay you well so I expect high work standards from you. You must know and understand Civil Aviation Rules Part 139 and Part 140 by heart and perform your role effectively guided by these rules.” Mr Kiponge said.
In addition to the eight Aviation Security Officers, NAC has also recruited three additional staff at Vanimo including an Admin/Customer Service Officer, Terminal Attendant and an Aerodrome Maintenance Officer to boost the current staff strength there.
Meanwhile, the new Momote Airport in Manus Province which is scheduled to officially open on April 8, 2022 also graduated its’ first 8 Aviation Security Officers on March 3 with three additional staff.