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2007 Annual Forum
View Abstract
Aviation Catastrophic Planning and the TSA
Kathleen Sweet, Purdue University
The implementation of security methods and processes in general has had a decisive impact on the aviation industry. However, efforts to effectively coordinate varied aspects of security protocols between agencies and components, has not been adequately addressed. Overall security issues, especially with regard to planning for a post catastrophic terrorist attack have been neglected. In both conceptual and practical terms, this paper argues for the proactive management of security planning and repeated awareness training from both an individual and organizational systems perspective within the general aviation venue. The results of a research project incorporating survey data from airport managers, airline employees and TSA employees are reported. Survey findings suggest that the interaction between TSA employees and airport management can be contentious and cooperation diminished. The importance of organizational training for decreasing conflict and increasing security and preparedness is discussed as a primary implication.