Training Specialist- Security (Aircrew)

Emirates Airlines - Other locations; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Travel benefits

Leave and healthcare package

Transport benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

Emirates is seeking a Training Specialist - Security (Aircrew) to design, develop, and deliver security training for flight and cabin crew in compliance with ICAO, national regulations, and internal standards. You will manage trainer performance and foster a strong security culture across the organization, ensuring learners gain the necessary skills to prevent unlawful interference.

The role emphasizes continuous professional development, collaboration with key stakeholders, and contribution to

Qualifications

• Attested degree or honours required; relevant aviation or security qualification preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years in aviation or general security.
• Experience in training flight/cabin crew is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of international security regulations and requirements.
• Experience with training course design and performance management; aircrew safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver security training courses for flight and cabin crew in line with regulatory standards.
• Promote security awareness and ensure staff possess required skills to prevent unlawful interference.
• Conduct Training Needs Analysis and update course materials based on incidents and regulatory changes.
• Assess learner performance and provide remedial training; update assessments accordingly.
• Maintain trainer development and conduct performance reviews aligned with security training procedures.

Skills

Security training

Regulatory knowledge

Training needs analysis

Analytical skills

MS Office

Education

Attested Degree or Honours

Job description

Job description

Join our Group Security team, where you will contribute to maintaining the highest standards of security across the Emirates Group. Our diverse security units include Security Training, Group Security Command Centre, Hub Ops Unit, Crime Prevention & Investigation Unit, Threat & Risk Assessment Unit, Aviation Security Assurance unit, and Business Support Unit, all working together to develop and implement comprehensive security strategies.

As a Training Specialist- Security (Aircrew), you will be responsible for security training content development and delivery to Flight and Cabin Crew in line with the Group’s values, regulatory requirements, international standards and best practices. You will manage trainer performance and development to maintain exceptional standards of training delivery, while fostering a strong security culture across the organisation. The role also focuses on promoting security awareness and compliance, helping to safeguard the Group’s people, customers, assets, operations, reputation, and brand.

In this role, you will be:

• Responsible for the design, development, and delivery of security training courses for flight and cabin crew. Ensure training content complies with the relevant Operations Manuals, National Civil Aviation Security Training Programme, ICAO Annex 17, CAR AIR Ops, Doc 8973, IOSA and other relevant regulatory bodies.
• Responsible to deliver security training courses to flight and cabin crew which promotes security awareness and ensures these front-line staff have the required skills and knowledge to help prevent and manage acts of unlawful interference.
• Conduct Training Needs Analysis to ensure training material meets the needs of learners and the business. Design and review course materials, identify and address short and long-term training requirements based on security related incidents and events.
• Identify and utilise training delivery methods that maximise learner abilities through on-going evaluation of course design and delivery methods. Utilise post course evaluation and advancements in training methods to continuously enhance training.
• Review cabin crew practical, computer-based and referral assessments to measure learner abilities and knowledge. Ensure remedial training is provided when required. Update assessment content in line with the requirements of the Operations Manuals and relevant regulations.
• Ensure current and new trainer development to attain and maintain high standards of training delivery and productivity. Provide direction through regular observations and timely feedback.
• Manage trainer performance and conduct interim and annual performance reviews in line with aircrew security training procedures and corporate performance management standards.
• Maintain a collaborative working relationship with key stakeholders including Group Security, Flight Operations Training, Flight Operations, Safety and Emergency Procedures, Service Delivery, Group Medical and Group Safety etc.
• Ensure continuous professional development by updating knowledge and skills in the relevant areas of expertise. Identify individual development needs and ensure development plans are met. Ensure required trainer qualifications are maintained in line with regulatory requirements.
• Suggest initiatives and manage projects and ensure timely delivery within budget. Provide input on budget planning for projects and other requirements to the Training Manager Security.

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

Qualification:

• Attested Degree or Honours (12+3 or equivalent).

Experience:

• 5+ years' experience in Aviation or General Security.
• Experience in training flight/cabin crew highly preferred.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Knowledge of international security regulations and requirements.
• Knowledge of training course design and performance management.
• Knowledge of aircrew safety and emergency procedures.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Products and business writing skills,
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret operational data, identify trends, and recommend improvements.
• Exclusive for Self-Defence and Restraint Techniques roles- Balack Belt from a World Federation preferable 3rd Dan Black Belt.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including reporting, procedure development, and performance review activities.

Salary & benefits

Join us in a management role and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary. On top of our generous travel benefits, including discounted flights and hotel stays around the world, this managerial role also offers an excellent leave and healthcare package. That's in addition to transport benefits, life insurance and much more.

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