Deputy Aviation Security Manager

About the role

DHL is looking for a Deputy Aviation Security Manager to support its airline and aviation security operations through regulatory compliance, risk mitigation and continuous improvement across aircraft, cargo and personnel. The role acts as the deputy for the Senior Manager of Aviation Security, providing expert guidance, operational oversight and strategic backup.

Key responsibilities

• Aircraft security: ensure access checks, security searches and protection activities, and report non-compliance and vulnerabilities
• Airport security: implement security measures, monitor physical security and operational controls, verify personnel training and background screening, and conduct security surveys and inspections
• Security compliance, audits and testing: run security audits and tests, prepare audit plans, review performance data and support regulatory inspections and internal assurance
• Personnel security and safety: assist in investigating security incidents, support security policies and advise operational management
• Aviation security training: help design and deliver initial and recurrent training, maintain training records and promote a security culture
• Cargo security: support ACC3, Regulated Agent and other secure supply chain requirements, station assessments and cargo security documentation
• Stakeholders: work with civil aviation authorities, airlines, airports and security providers, and act as a point of contact for regulatory requests
• Management responsibility: deputize for the Senior Manager, lead security projects and escalate major risks to senior management

Required profile

• 5-8 years of aviation security experience in a regulated aviation environment
• Experience in compliance monitoring, auditing and investigations, and with civil aviation authorities
• University degree in Security Management, Aviation, Logistics, Business Administration or a related discipline
• Professional aviation security qualification preferred; ICAO AVSEC PM, IATA Security Management or equivalent desirable
• Excellent command of written and spoken English

Required skills

• Knowledge of aviation security legislation and cargo security programmes
• Risk assessment and security audit experience
• Advanced report writing, analysis and presentation skills

What we offer

• Strong career support in an international environment
• A great culture and colleagues
• A multifarious benefits programme