Aviation Security Officer

The Best Connection Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate above

28 days annual leave pro-rata

Induction training

Ongoing assignment

Possible permanent position

Training provided

Job summary

The Best Connection Group is seeking Aviation Security Officers to work at Edinburgh Airport (EH12 9FS). The role involves observing and enforcing security measures, collaborating with baggage handlers, catering, customer care, cargo and check-in teams, and ensuring compliance with CAA regulations.

Shifts run 18:30–21:30 with a 4on 2off pattern. The company will fund the Ground Security Operative qualification and enrol you on the 10-day course before your start date, plus ongoing training and

Qualifications

• GSO qualification required; employer will cover costs and enroll you onto the 10 day course before start date.
• Willingness to undertake Aviation Security Training Courses and relevant checks.
• Must be 18 years of age or older and have resided in the UK in the last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Carry out security procedures at Edinburgh Airport and ensure adherence to CAA regulations.
• Monitor access control areas, observe staff entering and exiting aircraft, and coordinate with airport teams.
• Conduct aircraft searches and perform security questions and random checks on passengers as required.
• Record activities on ramps (incoming cleaners, contractors, etc.) and supervise security procedures across different areas.

Education

Ground Security Operative qualification (GSO)

Job description

Aviation Security Officers based at Edinburgh Airport Required!

• Hours: 18:30-21:30
• Shifts: 4on 2off (Minimum of 12 hours per week)
• Location: EH12 9FS

To be successful in this role, the candidate must have a Ground Security Operative qualification (GSO) in which The Best Connection will cover the costs and enrol you onto the 10 day course before your start date.

The role of the Aviation Security Officer will involve carrying out security procedures for an operation at Edinburgh airport for one of their international airlines and ensuring all security measures are being followed. You may be required to work with different areas such as the Baggage Handlers, Catering Providers, Customer Care Teams, Cargo Handlers, Check In staff. Please note the job is to observe only and check the work being carried out is being done correctly and to CAA regulations.

Aviation Security Officers will also be responsible for the following:

• Working in the access control area, monitoring airport staff entering and exiting the aircraft
• Working on the ramps, recording all activities on the ramp such as incoming cleaners, contractors and other airport personnel
• Aircraft searches
• Security questions and random searches for selected passengers

Please note: Due to the nature of our business, we are regulated by the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority), therefore it is compulsory for all applicants to provide or be willing to obtain the following:

• Be willing to apply for a Criminal Record Check (Paid for by us!)
• Have a full 5-year check-able history (Obtained for you by us!)
• Be able to provide a full 5-year address history
• Have an in date and valid Photo ID (Passport, Driving Licence, ID Card etc)
• Be willing to attend Aviation Security Training Courses
• Must have resided within the UK during the last 3 years and be willing to complete a Counter Terrorism Check (Paid for and obtained by us!)
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Benefits & Requirements:

• Hourly rate as above (not age dependent)
• 28 days Paid Annual Leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday)
• Induction Training
• Ongoing Assignment
• Possible permanent position following a successful trial period
• Training Provided

Please note: Due to the nature of our business, we are regulated by the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority), therefore it is compulsory for all applicants to provide or be willing to obtain the following:

• Apply for a Criminal Record Check (Paid for by us!)
• Have a full 5-year checkable history (Obtained for you by us!)
• Have an in date and valid Photo ID (Passport, Driving Licence, ID Card etc)
• Provide a full 5-year address history
• Attend an Aviation Security Course (Paid for by us!)