Aviation Security Manager

Summary:

ERMC is seeking an experienced Aviation Security Manager to organize and assist with management of aviation security operations within the Company.  This position will be essential in supporting regulatory and Company security policies, and will frequently interact with internal Leaders and various external airline representatives and government agencies within the scope of the position. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated knowledge of pertinent aviation security regulations, specifically with regard to the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations.  The candidate should possess a strong commitment to maintaining security rules and the operational knowledge to be able to read and understand a requirement, then implement operational processes to meet compliance standards. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Director (and SVP) on plan to transition to a more proactive organization
• Assist station Leaders with investigation and submission of security reports, specifically determination of root cause and development of sustainable action plans to prevent repeat failures
• Validate and spot check required internal testing performance, including GSC levels, internal cabin security self-testing, and internal passenger processing observations.
• Coordinate activities with QA and Training departments to increase internal security training library, provide training oversight, and meet ISO/ISAGO certification requirements
• Attend meetings with other managers to assist and inform of all security related issues being discussed (as requested).
• Communicate security information for the system through participation in conference calls, webinars, printed and electronic security alerts, video, recorded messages, etc. to reach maximum number of personnel.
• Compile Gensuite data for monthly Leadership meeting (ESRB)
• Assist Director with projects as needed.
• Meet with customer/airline representatives as needed for security related issues.
• Travel to respond to emergency security incidents as directed by Director or requested by Operations team.

Travel

• Travel (50%) to stations and meetings as approved by the Director, Aviation Security
  • Respond to critical security issues
  • Provide on-site support in high-activity locations and locations with poor security performance profiles
  • Visit stations for scheduled outreach and education opportunities
  • Attend on-site meetings as necessary (often with air carrier representatives and regulatory officials)
  • Responsible for timely submission and management of Company expense reports and adhering to travel budgets

Qualifications:

• Good communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals and groups with a variety of identities, cultures, and backgrounds, in an aviation environment
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team
• Solid operational knowledge on the aviation lines of service provided by Unifi
• Working knowledge of security regulations with focus on the aviation sector (e.g. TSA, CBP & FAA Regulations)
• Ability to respond to critical security issues in a timely manner
• Bi-lingual a plus
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Gensuite.
• Committed and reliable
• Education: high school diploma or equivalent.  Higher education and/or experience in security management or a similar field is a plus.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must possess a Government ID and social security card.
• Must be able to obtain and keep an airport security badge.
• Must have or be able to attain reliable transportation.
• Able to work in extreme conditions, such as hot and cold weather, as well as small spaces
• Able to receive appropriate security clearances after satisfactory completion of a criminal background check.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to work extended hours depending on operational needs. 

Benefits:

ERMC Aviation offers a full range of benefit offerings for full time employees including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, HSA, 401k, company paid life insurance, supplementary life insurances, voluntary benefits (such as accident, cancer, hospitalization), option to receive paycheck 2+ days early, discounts on hotels, rental vehicles, cruises, discounted tuition with a participating college, and a college education savings plan. 

Additionally, as a member of the Unifi Service family of companies, ERMC employees are eligible for steeply discounted flight benefits with Delta Airlines.