Propuesta de un plan de seguridad para el aeropuerto Coronel Edmundo Carvajal de la ciudad de Macas. Período 2023-2028

Abstract

At the Coronel Edmundo Carvajal airport, it was possible to demonstrate the existence of a security plan with certain shortcomings in terms of some parameters and non-compliance with them, which can put both users and operational personnel at risk, therefore, the objective of this research work was to propose a security plan for the Coronel Edmundo Carvajal airport in the city of Macas, period 2023-2028. The methodology that was applied had a qualitative-quantitative approach since data on the population and possible risks were considered. It also presented a type of non-experimental design since it was specifically based on the analysis, proposal, and development of a security plan, which took into account the population of the city of Macas with a sample of 342 inhabitants. A type of field and documentary research was carried out, with the execution of an inductive, analytical, synthetic, and observation method, together with its techniques: surveys, interviews, and observation, and their respective mechanisms: questionnaire, observation sheets, and the interview guide. Thanks to the use of this methodology, the results indicated that there are certain shortcomings in terms of its operation and infrastructure because they do not have enough personnel to manage certain areas and the infrastructure is in deterioration, it is also key to indicate that difficulties in the procedures because they do not comply with the protocols or with the seriousness that it deserves. Therefore, it was concluded that it is essential to carry out a security plan for the airport with adequate measures and procedures guided by regulations, which aims to evaluate the possible threats and risks that may arise and how to act correctly.