Senior Security Officer

Air India Limited; Visakhapatnam; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Air India Limited in Visakhapatnam is seeking a vigilant aviation security professional to enforce BCAS guidelines, AVSEC Orders, and the Airport Security Program across international stations.

You will coordinate with external security providers, liaise with airport authorities, and conduct audits and spot checks to ensure safe flight operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: Graduation.
• 1+ years of relevant security experience with AVSEC Certification.
• Knowledge of AVSEC measures and national aviation security regulations.

Responsibilities

• Implement BCAS guidelines and local operating procedures at international stations.
• Ensure security measures issued by BCAS, Air India Security HQs and authorities are followed.
• Monitor security functions performed by External Security Service providers.
• Coordinate with local security agencies and airport authorities for compliance.
• Conduct surprise/spot checks to assess security effectiveness and alertness.
• Attend airport security meetings and report on security incidents and compliance.
• Ensure renewal of security contracts and maintain records of security seals.

Skills

Physical fitness

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

English fluency

Education

Graduation

Job description

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:

Functional Activities

• 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

• 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

Requirements: