Head, Security & Safety (Based in Macau, Macau Residents ONLY)

MSS Recruitment (HK) Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 874,000 - 1,165,000; Full time

Job summary

MSS Recruitment (HK) Limited is seeking a Head of Security & Safety to lead aviation security, safety and regulatory compliance in Macau. You will guide senior management on risk, establish and maintain the SMS and related programs, and ensure adherence to AACM, CAM, IATA/ICAO standards.

The role requires extensive experience in aviation safety/security, strong leadership, and cross-functional oversight of inspections, audits and training across operations and outsourced activities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Aviation Management, Aviation Safety, Security Management, Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years of aviation safety, security or airport ops experience.
• At least 5 years in a managerial/leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of IATA/ICAO safety & security standards.
• Experience with SMS, security programmes and regulatory audits.

Responsibilities

• Advise senior management on aviation safety, security, regulatory compliance and risk.
• Lead development/continuous improvement of SMS and Airport Security Programme.
• Ensure compliance with AACM, CAM, IATA/ICAO and Dangerous Goods rules.
• Oversee cargo screening, access controls and liaison with authorities.
• Lead investigations and implement corrective actions for incidents.
• Develop emergency response, crisis management, and business continuity plans.
• Lead safety and security training and oversee outsourced activity compliance.
• Engage with regulators and airport stakeholders during inspections and audits.

Skills

Leadership

Aviation Safety

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

English & Chinese

Education

Aviation/Security degree

Job description

Head, Security & Safety (Based in Macau, Macau Residents ONLY)

Our client is a global leader in air cargo handling and aviation ground services. To support its operations in Macau, the company is seeking an experienced Head of Security & Safety to lead its aviation security, operational safety and regulatory compliance functions.

Responsibilities:

Advise senior management on aviation safety, security, regulatory compliance and operational risk matters.

Lead the development and continuous improvement of the company's Safety Management System (SMS), Airport Security Programme and related policies.

Ensure compliance with applicable AACM, CAM, IATA/ICAO and other aviation requirements, including Dangerous Goods regulations.

Oversee aviation security arrangements, including cargo screening, access controls and coordination with relevant authorities and service providers.

Establish safety and security performance indicators, risk assessments, audit programmes and compliance reporting.

Lead investigations into safety incidents, security breaches, operational hazards and regulatory non-compliance, and ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented.

Develop and maintain emergency response, crisis management and business continuity arrangements.

Lead safety and security training and awareness initiatives, and provide oversight of compliance across company operations, including outsourced activities.

Liaise with regulators, airport stakeholders, airlines and other parties on inspections, audits and regulatory matters, while leading and developing the Security & Safety team.

Requirements

Degree in Aviation Management, Aviation Safety, Security Management, Engineering or a related discipline.

At least 10 years of experience in aviation safety, aviation security or airport operations, including at least 5 years in a managerial or leadership role.

Demonstrated experience in aviation SMS, security programmes, regulatory compliance, incident investigations and risk management.

Good knowledge of IATA/ICAO aviation safety and security standards, applicable AACM requirements and airport procedures.

Experience in air cargo terminal operations, ground handling, aviation security screening or Dangerous Goods handling is strongly preferred.

Professional certifications in aviation safety, security, SMS, auditing or risk management are an advantage.

Strong regulatory knowledge, leadership, analytical judgement and stakeholder management skills.

Proficiency in English and Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin).