Job Description
Acts as a point of contact for general security issues, inquiries, systems, and investigations; ensures that the security performance standards adopted and practiced by Air Arabia employees, Contractors, Vendors, and Customer Airlines meet the specifications stipulated in the “Security Manual” and are as per ECAA/ECAR108 and other related regulatory bodies’ regulations.
Your main responsibilities in this role include the following:
Duties and Responsibilities
Assists in developing and implementing Air Arabia’s security policies and procedures and related manuals in accordance with ECAA rules and regulation and company’s P&P and security objectives.
Assists in reviewing the company’s assets, facilities, equipment and activities to identify security needs and threats in accordance with International Government requirements.
Contributes to developing and updating the “Security Manuals” to include any new security regulations, directives and Bulletins and prepares for dissemination accordingly.
Contributes to developing necessary security measures to eliminate risk and enhance security; implements approved measures and communicates accordingly.
Implements and monitors the operations security standards and procedures in accordance with national/international aviation security legislations; maintains written logs & submit reports when needed.
Monitors the “Aircraft Operator Security Program” ensuring its compliance with the “National Aviation Security Program – ICAO Annex 17” and the other aviation authorities (ECAA) in the respective areas of operation.
Assists in training employees on the security measures and adopted security practices; performs as a go team member during times of increased risk and/or for specific flights and routes as needed whilst maintaining familiarity with applicable aviation security-related legislations and regulations in all the geographic areas operated by Air Arabia.
Maintains effective relationships with Stakeholders, relevant authorities, vendors, and customer airlines to ensure adherence to statutory and regulatory requirements and keeps abreast with industry development of security systems.
Job Requirements
Bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognized university, diploma or certificate in a related field combined with needed experience and exposure is acceptable.
Basic Airport, security procedures and regulations is a must for this role.
Must have completed investigations/Interview techniques courses including techniques in detection of forged travel documents and passengers profiling.
Air Restraint or any equivalent training such as Hand-cuff training is an advantage.
ICAO principles & standards relating to security is an advantage.
Skilled report writing is required to ensure that complex reports are properly and clearly described.
Compliance, Audit and Quality Assurance certificates and trainings are an added value for this role.
Up to date with current Security Technology, proficient in Microsoft Office: Advanced Excel & Power Point.
Good English & Arabic Languages.
Previous experience in the Aviation/Airlines industry, or a minimum of 6 Months at least in a similar capacity in the Aviation Security department is required for this role.
A reasonable knowledge in Government Immigration Acts, Police & Criminal Evidence (Aviation authorities) Acts.
Exposure on the CAA rules and regulations pertaining to the Aviation Security, policies, procedures, manuals, etc.
Capable of implementing and carrying out investigation procedures and audit checks.
Exposure on airline and Flight Operations and understanding of Flight crew thought process.
A balanced personality, composed, capable of dealing with threats and emergency cases with focus, analytical thinking, efficiency and commitment to successful safe results.
Knowledge and working exposure to Quality Assurance /Safety/External Audit practices affecting security.
High accuracy and attention to details.
Physical ability provided with Medical Certificate.
Possesses effective problem solving and decision making skills.
