ASIC

Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC)

Applying for a new ASIC

Please print and complete the relevant forms below to bring with you to your application interview.

  1. To access and print application form Click Here
  2. To access and print additional AusCheck Security Form Click Here
  3. Ensure you have the relevant Id documents Click Here
  4. Read the AusCheck privacy notice Click Here

Note – In order to ensure your application is processed quickly it is important that you fully complete address details.

Telephone 07 4080 6703 or Email ASICS [at] cairnsairports [dot] com [dot] au for an appointment to lodge your application.

You will need to come into the Security Office personally, bringing your completed application forms, ID and lodgement fee. Be prepared to have your photo taken for your ID card.

Please check with your employer regarding payment. Lodgement fee (including deposit) must be paid at initial appointment if your company does not already have an account with Cairns Airport.

Cairns Airport Security Office is located at Cairns Airport Operations Centre and is open for ASIC lodgements from 08.30 am to 3.30 pm Monday to Friday (closed between 1.00 and 2.00 pm).

What happens next?

Your application may take up to 4-6 weeks. AusCheck will contact you directly if there are any specific security queries, otherwise you will be contacted by the Cairns Airport Security Office directly to collect your ASIC.

It is a legislative requirement that BEFORE you collect your ASIC you MUST complete an airport security awareness training session. When you lodge your application you can arrange to make an appointment to attend a security awareness training session briefing at the Airport Operations Centre.

You MUST collect your ASIC personally and present your ID before your ASIC card can be issued.

Renewing your current ASIC

If you currently hold an ASIC issued by Cairns Airport and wish to renew, you can do so below, otherwise you will be required to apply for a new ASIC.

  1. To access and print ASIC renewal form Click Here
  2. Ensure you have the relevant Id documents Click Here
  3. Read the Auscheck privacy notice Click Here
  4. Sign and date the privacy acknowledgement form, to access and print Click Here
  5. To access and print Authority to Drive Airside (ADA) renewal form Click Here

What happens next?

Your application may take up to 4-6 weeks. Auscheck will contact you directly if there are any specific security queries, otherwise you will be contacted by the Cairns Airport Security Office directly to collect your ASIC.

You MUST collect your ASIC personally and present your ID before your ASIC card can be issued.

Fees and Charges

New card - $185 + $50 security deposit
Renewals - $185
Transfers of applications between employers - $86
Reprints - $25
Applying access or issuing a separate Access Card - $25 [for people who do not have a Cairns Airport Issued ASIC]. You must hold a valid ASIC from another issuing body such as CASA.
Security Deposit - $50
Cancelled Application - $86

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