Preparing for the unexpected: Consulting and investigation solutions for the aviation industry

Canada’s aviation industry—including airports and airlines—operates in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment with complex security challenges.

The aviation industry also introduces supply chain vulnerabilities that directly impact the safety and security of aircrafts and host communities where they travel.

From risk mitigation to regulatory compliance, maintaining secure and efficient operations requires a strategic approach.

Consulting and investigation services play a crucial role in identifying vulnerabilities, enhancing preparedness against sophisticated threat actors, increasing security agility, and ensuring a coordinated response to security threats.

Airport Security assessments: Ensuring compliance and preparedness

Airports must deal with infrastructure protection, large-scale emergency response, public space management, while ensuring regulatory compliance and upholding corporate responsibility.

Aviation security aims to prevent and manage unlawful interference against its operations through efforts to deter, detect, respond to, and recover from incidents.

GardaWorld Security’s experts assess security management systems, physical security measures, crisis management plans, and operational frameworks to identify vulnerabilities and opportunities to enhance overall resiliency.

"One example of how we support airports in their efforts to elevate their operational effectiveness," explains Carl Lacelle, Director of Consulting & Investigations at GardaWorld Security Canada, "is in cases of demonstrations disturbing the flow of goods, employees and passengers on airport property. A protest that occurs on a main road leading to an airport can cause an immense disruption.

Our specialists support airport security departments to take appropriate actions ahead of critical incidents. This proactive approach helps airports maintain operational readiness.”

Additionally, we offer contingency security support staff to enhance and broaden the airport's security response capabilities during critical incidents, while gathering evidence to request a court injunction.

Investigations: Professional solutions for complex challenges

When faced with suspected theft or fraud, airlines are often limited to conducting investigations within their immediate workplace. Partnering with an investigations service provider expands their reach and capabilities beyond their facilities. GardaWorld Security offers specialized investigative services, including fraud detection and workplace investigations, to help airlines uncover critical insights and take informed action.

“Our investigation services help uncover the facts and provide actionable intelligence," Carl adds. "From internal theft to external security threats, we work closely with airlines and airports to safeguard their operations and bottom line.”

A proactive approach to airport security

No matter your role in Canada's aviation industry, our experts have the expertise to assist the diverse stakeholders operating within the air transportation field through expert support in risk and threat assessments, contingency planning, and professional investigative services.

GardaWorld Security is best positioned to support you in delivering a safe and seamless travel experience for passengers while protecting staff and critical infrastructure.

To learn more about our consulting and investigation services, contact us.