FORMATION OF FLIGHT ATTENDANTS’ READINESS TO COUNTER TERRORIST THREATS AS A DIRECTION OF PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

The article is devoted to the analysis of professional training of flight attendants in the context of counteracting terrorist threats. The author considers the difficulties that may arise in the practical work of aviation personnel when performing their professional functions, have a negative impact on the effectiveness of work, and actualise the need for psychological training aimed at achieving a high level of psychological readiness of aviation personnel to perform their work in difficult professional situations, including in the field of counteracting terrorism and extremism. The author also notes the importance of substantive and organisational changes in the process of professional training of flight attendants, which are implemented under the need to ensure flight safety and counteract terrorist threats in air transport.