Senior Security Officer

Air India; NTR; On-site; INR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Air India seeks a security professional to uphold aviation security duties across international stations in line with BCAS guidelines and local procedures.

You will implement AVSEC orders, liaise with regulators and external service providers, and ensure training and certifications are in place for personnel while coordinating with airport authorities and embassy contacts as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduation in any discipline is required.
• AVSEC certification or equivalent is preferred.
• Knowledge of AVSEC orders and BCAS guidelines is essential.
• Experience in aviation security is desirable.
• Willingness to work at international stations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Be aware of NCASP regulations & AVSEC Orders and Circulars, esp. AVSEC Order 3/2009 & 5/2009 and contingency plans.
• Ensure implementation of Air India Security Program.
• Ensure implementation of security measures issued by BCAS, Air India Security HQs and regulators of foreign stations like TSA-USA, DfT-UK, CATSA-Canada, etc.
• Ensure AVSEC functions are performed by External Security Service provider and monitor security aspects of AI flight operations.
• Maintain liaison with Security service provider and share relevant regulations for AOSP implementation at stations.
• Liaise with local security agencies and ensure directives from Civil Aviation Security authorities are followed.
• Coordinate with GHAs to ensure personnel engaged to provide services are trained per national regulations (e.g., SAP).
• Attend Airport Security meetings and related civil aviation security meetings at stations.
• Ensure timely renewal of Security contracts with GH at stations.
• Carry out spot checks to verify security measures at stations.
• Ensure personnel hold necessary certifications to perform duties as required by National Aviation Security Agencies.
• Maintain records of security seals at stations.
• Maintain liaison with Embassy of India to update threat perceptions and safeguard Air India operations.
• Notify authorities on threats/alerts received from BCAS/MHA/MEA via Security HQs.
• Be familiar with local Airport Emergency Plans and National Civil Aviation Security Programs.

Skills

Physical Fitness

Communication Skills

Regulatory Knowledge

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

English Fluency

Education

Graduation

Job description

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE

Responsible for aviation security duties at international stations in conformity with the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) guidelines and local operating procedures

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• - Be aware of the NCASP regulations & AVSEC Orders & Circulars, particularly with respect of implementation of AVSEC Order 3/2009 & 5/2009 and contingency plans
• - Ensure implementation of Air India Security Program
• - Ensure implementation of all laid down security measures issued by BCAS, Air India Security HQs and regulatory authorities of concerned foreign stations e.g., TSA-USA, DfT - UK, CATSA - Canada, Danish Civil Aviation & Railway Authority - For EU stations, Department of Home affairs - Australia and GACA - Saudi Arabia etc.
• - Ensure that all AVSEC functions are meticulously implemented by External Security Service provider, if any and shall monitor all security aspects of AI flight operations
• - Maintain close liaison with the Security service provider and share the relevant regulations and information as required on need basis for implementation of our AOSP at the respective stations
• - Liaise with local security agencies at the airport and ensure implementation of any instructions directives issued by the appropriate authority for Civil Aviation Security authority of the respective State
• - Follow up with the GHAs to ensure that all personnel engaged to provide services to Air India are trained appropriately as per national regulations (e.g. -SAP), to perform aviation functions and records are made available as and when required.
• - Attend the Airport Security meetings and any other meeting related to civil aviation security at respective stations
• - Ensure timely renewal of Security contracts with the GH at respective stations
• - Carry out surprise / spot checks to check the effectiveness and alertness of the security service providers personnel, implementing the security measures at the respective stations
• - Ensure that all security personnel engaged by GH hold the necessary Certification/s to perform duties as required by the respective National Aviation Security Agencies
• - Ensure that proper records of the security seals are maintained at the respective stations
• - Maintain close liaison with Embassy of India to update the threat perception in respect of Air India operations and shall take suitable measures to safeguard it
• - Notify the Appropriate Authority on any Threats and Alerts issued by BCAS / MHA / MEA, received from Air India Security HQs
• - Be well versed with the local Airport Emergency Plan / Airport Security Program / Airlines Security Program / National Civil Aviation Security Program of the concerned State

• - Ensure protection and safe handling of all Secret / Security Sensitive information and share it with External Security Service Provider on need-to-know basis only
• - Ensure protection of IT systems of Air India at foreign stations to prevent leakage of any Secret / Security Sensitive information
• - Report any incident related to security / Airline operations and functional matters to CSO and to the Station Manager
• - Prepare corrective action plan for the audit / inspection / findings and ensure its compliance as appropriate
• - AOSP & SSP (Station Security Program) submission and follow up with National Security Agencies at the respective Stations
• - Quarterly Audit report, MIS, Safety Performance Index report (SPI) and monthly station security report of the respective stations to be shared with the Security HQs
• - Shall be available for prompt action during exigencies and emergencies related to Airline operations and submission of report

Any other additional responsibility could be assigned to the role holder from time to time as a standalone project or regular work. The same would be suitably represented in the Primary responsibilities and agreed between the incumbent, reporting officer and HR

Skills/Qualities Required

• Physical Fitness & Ability to work under pressure
• Good Communication Skills
• Knowledge of necessary laws / regulations
• Teamwork
• Attention to Detail
• English Fluency

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Mean Time to Resolve (MTTR)
• Number of Safety Incidents
• Compliance Rate
• Incident Response Time
• Security incident reduction rate

Educational and Experience Requirements

• Minimum Education requirements - Graduation

Experience

• Minimum - 1+ years of relevant experience in security with AVSEC Certification
• Desired - Knowledge of security measures