Senior Aviation Security Manager – Middle East & Africa

About the role

The Senior Aviation Security Manager is the designated Airline Security Postholder for the Middle East and Africa region. You will lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the aviation security framework, ensuring full compliance with ICAO, IOSA, ACC3 and national regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and administer the Airline Security Programme, manuals and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with ICAO Annex 17, IOSA Security Standards, ACC3 and local civil aviation security regulations.
• Act as primary liaison with civil aviation authorities, airport authorities, law‑enforcement and security agencies.
• Develop and manage a regional Aviation Security Risk Management Framework, conducting threat and vulnerability assessments.
• Lead security audits, inspections and investigations across all operational locations and partners.
• Provide security oversight for cargo, aircraft, maintenance hangars and new infrastructure projects, embedding Security‑by‑Design principles.

Required skills

• In‑depth knowledge of aviation security regulations (ICAO Annex 17, IOSA, ACC3).
• Security risk management and threat assessment expertise.
• Experience conducting security audits and managing corrective action plans.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple regulatory and law‑enforcement stakeholders.