Senior Manager Aviation Security MEA

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Overall Role Purpose The Senior Aviation Security Manager is the designated Airline Security Postholder responsible for the development, implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of the aviation security framework across the Middle East and Africa region. This role ensures full compliance with all applicable National Civil Aviation Security Programmes (NCASP), ICAO Annex 17 requirements, Airline Security Programmes, IOSA Standards, ACC3 requirements and all relevant aviation security regulations issued by National Civil Aviation Authorities. The postholder is accountable for protecting aircraft, personnel, cargo, mail, facilities, aviation infrastructure, information and corporate reputation through effective security governance, regulatory compliance, risk management, threat intelligence, security assurance, fitness-for-duty oversight and crisis management. The role acts as the principal liaison with Civil Aviation Authorities, Airport Authorities, Security Agencies, Law Enforcement Agencies and key stakeholders regarding all aviation security matters. In addition, the role provides strategic oversight for aviation security requirements relating to maintenance hangars, engineering facilities, cargo infrastructure and associated capital development projects, ensuring security principles are incorporated throughout the facility lifecycle from initial design through operational operation. Your Tasks: Aviation Security Governance & Regulatory Compliance • Act as the designated Airline Security Postholder and Aviation Security Manager. • Maintain and administer the Airline Security Programme and all supporting security manuals, procedures and instructions. • Ensure compliance with: • ICAO Annex 17 • ICAO Aviation Security Manual (Doc 8973) • National Civil Aviation Security Programmes • IOSA Security Standards • ACC3 Requirements • Airport Security Programmes • Local Civil Aviation Security Regulations • DHL Aviation Security Standards • Monitor emerging regulatory requirements and ensure timely implementation. • Act as primary liaison with regulatory authorities on all aviation security matters. • Manage regulatory inspections, audits and validation activities. • Ensure effective corrective action plans are developed, implemented and monitored following audits and inspections • Maintain aviation security approvals, certifications and authorisations required by the airline Security Risk Management • Develop and maintain an Aviation Security Risk Management Framework. • Conduct threat, vulnerability and risk assessments across all airline operations. • Monitor geopolitical, terrorism, organised crime, insider threat and emerging security risks. • Provide risk assessments and security briefings to senior leadership. • Ensure security mitigations remain proportionate to identified threats and operational risks. • Support strategic decision-making through intelligence-led risk analysis. • Maintain security risk registers and monitor effectiveness of risk treatment plans Security Assurance & Oversight • Develop and manage the regional Aviation Security Audit Programme. • Conduct security audits and inspections across all operational locations. • Audit internal departments, service providers, cargo facilities and operational partners. • Analyse audit findings, identify trends and implement corrective actions. • Conduct investigations into aviation security incidents, breaches and security concerns. • Produce regular security performance reports and management information. • Monitor and report key security performance indicators. Cargo Security Management • Ensure compliance with ACC3 requirements and secure supply chain standards. • Maintain effective cargo security policies, procedures and screening oversight. • Oversee regulated agents, known consignors and contracted service providers. • Ensure effective chain-of-custody controls throughout the cargo network. • Conduct assessments and oversight activities relating to cargo security operations. • Monitor emerging cargo security threats and implement appropriate controls. • Support continued compliance with international and local cargo security regulations. Aircraft & Flight Operations Security • Ensure protection of aircraft against acts of unlawful interference. • Oversee aircraft security checks and aircraft security searches. • Ensure robust aircraft access control measures are maintained. • Verify implementation of security procedures during aircraft turnaround activities. • Provide oversight of security measures during elevated threat levels and contingency operations. • Ensure compliance with all airline operational security requirements. Facility Security Design & Development • Act as Aviation Security representative for all aviation infrastructure projects. • Ensure Security by Design principles are incorporated within project planning, design, construction and operational readiness activities. • Review facility design proposals and provide security requirements for: • Maintenance Hangars • Engineering Workshops • Cargo Facilities • Technical Buildings • Training Facilities • Warehouses and Storage Areas • Define security requirements relating to: • Perimeter Security • Access Control Systems • CCTV Systems • Intrusion Detection Systems • Security Control Rooms • Visitor Management Systems • Airside and Landside Segregation • Vehicle Access Controls • Physical Barriers and Security Lighting • Participate in design reviews and project governance meetings. • Ensure security requirements are embedded throughout facility development and refurbishment projects. Construction Security Management • Develop and maintain construction security plans for aviation infrastructure projects. • Conduct security risk assessments throughout all project phases. • Implement contractor and subcontractor access management processes. • Ensure appropriate screening, vetting and access controls are main