Aviation Security Manager

About Us 

Air Arabia, headquartered in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, is the region’s leading low-cost carrier, providing safe, reliable, and affordable air travel across the Middle East, North Africa, Asia, and Europe. We specialize in connecting people and businesses through efficient flight operations, customer-focused services, and innovative solutions. With a commitment to safety, operational excellence, and sustainability, Air Arabia delivers a seamless travel experience while promoting economic growth and tourism in the UAE. Our dedicated team combines industry expertise, technology, and customer service to ensure every journey is enjoyable, convenient, and memorable, reinforcing our position as a trusted airline in the region.

Culture and Work Environment 

Air Arabia promotes a culture of professionalism, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Employees are encouraged to enhance skills, take initiative, and collaborate across functions. The work environment values integrity, innovation, and customer focus, providing a supportive space where individuals can grow while contributing to safe and efficient air travel.

Why Work With Us 

Joining Air Arabia offers opportunities to work in aviation operations, customer service, and airline management, gaining industry exposure and professional growth. Employees benefit from training, mentorship, and career advancement. Team members contribute to delivering reliable, safe, and enjoyable air travel while building rewarding careers in a dynamic airline environment.

www.airarabia.com

Job description

Purpose

The purpose of this role is to perform internal and external audits and surveillance and conduct accident and incident investigations as directed by the Manager Quality Assurance.

The Security Manager reports directly to the Head of Corporate Security and has delegated responsibility in his absence. The primary role of the Security Manager is to assist in the management, development, and implementation of network-wide operational security standards and procedures in accordance with international security legislation, ensuring maximum security measures are taken to safeguard passengers, crew, staff, and property, thus ensuring that their safety is not jeopardized by a breakdown in security systems.

Main responsibilities

Security with regard to any deficiency in security measures. Take necessary action in order to restore security standards, including implementation of measures recommended by the Head of Corporate Security during periods of increased risk or for special flights and routes.

Establish and maintain contacts both internally and externally to gather information on rules, legislation, and policies to safeguard the airline.

Evaluate intelligence reports related to bomb threats and decide the course of action ensuring there is limited disruption to the operation and that passengers, crew, staff, property, and aircraft are safe.

Guide and advise staff and airport authorities on security search techniques and control wherever necessary during search and evacuation of aircraft or premises in response to bomb threats and other security incidents.

Assist in the review of security training for flight crew and ground personnel and provide guidance and assistance to training instructors.

Review and update security regulations, directives, and bulletins as appropriate for dissemination.

Assist in conducting internal and external audits network-wide and ensure corrective action is taken to ensure findings are resolved and closed.

Maintain an understanding of all national and international AVSEC legislation and their amendments, enhancements, or changes that may affect operations within and outside the UAE.

Provide relevant security training.

Investigate criminal activity and malpractice.

Assist the Head of Corporate Security in carrying out his responsibilities and perform any other assignments and missions on his behalf, whenever required.

Attend regular meetings on behalf of the Head of Corporate Security in their absence.

Desired profile
• Must be an Emirati national.
• Minimum university graduate from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in the aviation security industry. Minimum 5 years in the training field.
• Must have attended the appropriate and mandatory government or IATA aviation security courses as required for security managers.
• Good report writing skills are required and must be system literate and familiar with a range of IT systems.
• Knowledge of current and developing technical equipment, facilities, techniques for loss reduction, audit processes, and management practices.
• Sound knowledge of national and international aviation security legislation.

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