Security Assurance Inspector

Job description / Role

Job purpose

At Emirates Group, we connect the world through our global hub in Dubai ensuring our customers always "fly better". As one of the most recognised and admired brands globally, we're driven by innovation and excellence. Join us as a security assurance inspector and experience a fast-paced multicultural environment where your ideas and expertise will help shape the future of aviation. Here you'll grow alongside professionals from diverse backgrounds contributing to our shared success and making your mark on a global stage.

As a security assurance inspector, you will be part of the security assurance team, the primary role of the AVSEC security officer to provide support to security assurance controller on the implementation of a total AVSEC compliance and assurance management framework by ensuring quality control activities are conducted in a timely manner. Systematically plan, implement, and report on audits, inspections, tests and exercises across the network as well as of the start-up new stations whilst ensuring the effective implementation of the AOSP, SSP, station specific and SOPs standards and international aviation regulatory compliance.

In this role you will:

• Arrange, prepare, and conduct audits, inspections, and tests as per the calendar and in line with current requirements and audit minimums, focusing on areas with elevated level of findings and high risk areas.
• Support security assurance controller with all industry and government audits (IOSA, ISAGO, GCAA, AA and regulators of country of operations member states, customer air carrier, third parties, internal and external departments etc.) as required.
• Recommend improvements to policies and procedures, identifying areas for development based on observed trends and operational needs.
• Collate data from inspections and observations to analyse trends and maintain detailed information on records.
• Ensure meticulous maintenance and verification of the accuracy of all collected information and data in the realm of security assurance.
• Follow up with outstations to obtain root cause, corrective and preventive actions on all overdue findings, escalating as necessary to senior management.
• Support the assessment of standards against defined programs and competitor benchmarks, contributing to enhancing service standards. Apply AVSEC quality control assurance tools and statistical techniques to detect patterns and recommend quality improvements. Assist in presenting trends and areas needing improvement.
• Possess knowledge of aviation security standards and recommended practices such as ICAO Annex 17, Doc. 8973, GCAA NCASP and NCAQCP, acts of unlawful interference, and AVSEC related conventions.
• Support the review, preparation, and alignment of AOSP, SSPs, SOPs (including those of contracted aircraft operators) AVSEC standards, procedures, and related documents. Ensure effective implementation of documented criteria, aligning ground practices and procedures accordingly.

Qualification

To be considered for the role you must meet the below requirements:

• 5 years experience in security (general)
• 12 years schooling or equivalent
• Experience in AVSEC audit

You'll have an edge if you have:

Knowledge and skills

• Degree, diploma or certificate on relevant aviation security or airline studies is advantageous.
• Qualified inspector auditor
• Knowledge in ACC3 RA3
• Experience in airline operations would be advantageous
• Working knowledge in using relevant quality tools and report writing skills
• Experience in the airline industry
• Exceptional team management and training skills
• Industry related certification i.e. aviation security from IATA, ICAO and other relevant recognised organisations.
• Desired knowledge of aviation security standards and recommended practices e.g. Annex 17, Doc. 8973 of ICAO, NCASP and NCAQCP of GCAA and of other countries. Acts of unlawful interference, AVSEC related conventions.

Details of safety sensitive role

• Working at height and heavy lifting: No
• Exposure to hazardous energy systems: No
• Working in areas with motorised mobile equipment: Yes
• Work in confined spaces: Yes
• Contact with contamination materials (humans, animals, chemicals): No
• Contact with dangerous goods: No
• Work in an extremely noisy environment: Yes
• Work in heat: Yes
• Working with pressurised substances: No
• Exposure to fixed protruding sharp objects: Yes
• Exposure to contact with moving or falling objects: No
• Airport driving permit: Yes
• Driving a vibrating equipment: No

At Emirates Group, we're committed to providing our employees with opportunities to grow and develop their careers. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, apply today and join our team!

Salary & benefits

Join us in Dubai and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary and travel benefits that are exclusive to our industry, including discounts on flights and hotel stays worldwide.

Discover what it's like to live and work in our fast-paced, cosmopolitan home city.

About the Company

A fast-growing international airline with one of the youngest fleets in the sky and more than 400 awards for excellence worldwide.