Antoinette Thompson
Nassau
Summary
Aviation Security Inspector and Instructor with extensive experience in overseeing airport-level aviation security training inclusive of contracted security personnel within the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with senior leadership, exemplified by the successful organization of the OAS/CICTE Access Control Workshop in Nassau, Bahamas, in 2024, showcasing exceptional leadership and organizational skills. Expertise in leading recertification training for Airport Authority Cargo Screeners to ensure adherence to stringent security standards. Played a pivotal role in providing regulatory oversight during a critical embargo imposed by British Airways, contributing to its partial lift concerning Air Cargo and Mail operations at Airport Authority in December 2025.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Aviation Training Instructor
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Responsible for administrating examinations of new hires.
- Conduct initial AVSEC training and annual recertification as required by the National Civil Aviation Security Training Program (NCASTP) and the preparation of certification documents submitted by the CAA-B/FAL for all Aviation Security Officer and Passenger Screeners at LPIA and throughout the family island airports.
- Training of all private/contracted security guards deployed at LPIA and ensure that they are certified by the State Appropriate Authority for Aviation security.
AVSEC Superintendent Administrative Assistant
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Responsible for assisting in deployment and scheduling of officers in the Security Department.
- Ensuring all paperwork with respect to sick days, medical and vacations are properly filed.
- Scheduling of recurrent ICAO AVSEC 123 Basic training for Law Enforcement officers.
AVSEC Traffic Officer
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Responsible for implementing landside security measures as per Annex 17: 4.8.2.
- Ensuring the movement of vehicles at the front of each terminal.
- Assisting the police with maintaining law and order on the landside of the airport.
- Ensuring to remain vigilant to prevent any acts of unlawful interference.
AVSEC Officer
01.2005 - 01.2011
- Responsible for access control at the different access control points internal and external.
- Also, vehicle checks, 100% physical search and checks of accessible property for all airport staff.
- Issuance of temporary identification badges and contact for escorts.
- Conduct all airside patrols along with perimeter patrols.
- Ensure that SOP procedures for all access points are followed.
Education
Certificate of Completion - ICAO AIR CARGO And MAIL SECURITY COURSE
ATCEN Aviation Training Centre
Port Of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago10-2025
Certificate of Completion - ICAO NATIONAL INSPECTORS COURSE
ATCEN Aviation Training Centre
Port Of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago11-2024
Certificate of Completion - Behaviour Detection Course
ATCEN Aviation Training Centre
Port Of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago03-2024
Certificate of Completion - Introduction To ICAO Concepts
CAA-B
Nassau, Bahamas12-2023
Certificate of Attendance - Audit & Inspections Techniques Workshop
The Transportation Security Administration
Nassau, Bahamas12-2023
Workshop - National Civil Aviation Security Quality Control
ICAO
Nassau, Bahamas02-2023
Certificate of Completion - Cargo Security Screening Training
Airport Authority
Nassau, Bahamas11.2021
Certificate of Completion - Examiner 3DX Trainer Course
Airport Authority
Nassau, Bahamas09.2021
Certification - Aviation Security Training Instructor
Airport Authority
Nassau, Bahamas06.2021
Certificate of Completion - ICAO National Instructors Course
ATCEN Aviation Training Centre
ASTC Port Of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago11.2019
Certificate of Attendance - Aviation Security Workshop
Airport Authority
Nassau, Bahamas11.2019
Certification - Cargo Instructor Training
Airport Authority
Nassau, Bahamas11-2019
Certificate of Completion - Basic TSA Passenger Screening Training Course
Airport Authority
Nassau, Bahamas07.2019
Certificate of Attendance -
Behavior Awareness Training
09.2018
Certificate of Attendance - Aviation Security Workshop
Airport Authority
Nassau, Bahamas09.2018
Certificate of Attendance - Aviation Security Workshop
Airport Authority
Nassau, Bahamas11.2017
High School Diploma - Office Procedures, Biology, Commerce
C. W. Saunders
06.1999
BJC - Economics, Spanish
St. Johns College
06.1997
Skills
- Organizational
- Communication
- Training
Key Strengths And Skills
Very well organized and comfortable working in a multi-tasking project-oriented environment. Known with the aviation community as a highly organize, disciplined and motivated Aviation Security Trainer., Above average verbal and written communication abilities. An effective team player that goes above and beyond to achieve the objectives. One who understands the value of working together with co-workers toward achieving a common goal., Experienced and effective at training new employees and veteran officers and screeners. I have a natural teaching ability for which I have been applauded many times, both by my trainees and by my supervisors.
Telephone
677-0328, 426-5233
Employment Objective
The position of National Aviation Security and Facilitation Inspector, as I am certain that my International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Transportation Security Administration (TSA) training will be of great benefit to the Civil Aviation Authority Bahamas Aviation Security and Facilitation Oversight Department in achieving its goal, which is to ensure adherence and compliance with Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) as per Annex 17 and the National Civil Aviation Security Program (NCASP)
Timeline
Aviation Training Instructor
01.2017 - 01.2021
AVSEC Superintendent Administrative Assistant
01.2015 - 01.2017
AVSEC Traffic Officer
01.2011 - 01.2015
AVSEC Officer
01.2005 - 01.2011
Certificate of Attendance -
Behavior Awareness Training
High School Diploma - Office Procedures, Biology, Commerce
C. W. Saunders
BJC - Economics, Spanish
St. Johns College
Certificate of Completion - ICAO AIR CARGO And MAIL SECURITY COURSE
ATCEN Aviation Training Centre
Certificate of Completion - ICAO NATIONAL INSPECTORS COURSE
ATCEN Aviation Training Centre
Certificate of Completion - Behaviour Detection Course
ATCEN Aviation Training Centre
Certificate of Completion - Introduction To ICAO Concepts
CAA-B
Certificate of Attendance - Audit & Inspections Techniques Workshop
The Transportation Security Administration
Workshop - National Civil Aviation Security Quality Control
ICAO
Certificate of Completion - Cargo Security Screening Training
Airport Authority
Certificate of Completion - Examiner 3DX Trainer Course
Airport Authority
Certification - Aviation Security Training Instructor
Airport Authority
Certificate of Completion - ICAO National Instructors Course
ATCEN Aviation Training Centre
Certificate of Attendance - Aviation Security Workshop
Airport Authority
Certification - Cargo Instructor Training
Airport Authority
Certificate of Completion - Basic TSA Passenger Screening Training Course
Airport Authority
Certificate of Attendance - Aviation Security Workshop
Airport Authority
Certificate of Attendance - Aviation Security Workshop
Airport Authority