Senior Manager - Aviation Security Operations

Brink’s Inc; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brink's Inc is seeking a Senior Operations Manager – Aviation in Kuwait to lead aviation security programs, ensure compliance with international standards, and oversee a large 24/7 team. The role focuses on strategic improvements, training delivery, and capabilities expansion across screening technologies.

The incumbent will drive best-practice implementations, manage stakeholder relationships, and ensure operational KPIs are met in a dynamic, multicultural environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-10 years of aviation security experience in an airport environment.
• Strong knowledge of ICAO, EC, and international aviation security standards.
• Experience in audits, compliance monitoring, and quality control.
• Proven ability to manage large teams in a 24/7 operation.
• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and staff development capabilities.
• Strong communication, reporting, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
• Knowledge of Arabic language is an advantage but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of aviation security training programs aligned best international practices.
• Drive continuous enhancement of aviation security operations and systems to improve efficiency and compliance.
• Develop and implement strategic improvements in screening technologies, training methodologies, and operational performance.
• Maintain strong relationships with all the respective stakeholders.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive culture across a multicultural workforce while promoting effective communication and feedback channels.
• Ensure aviation security standards are consistently met in accordance with national and international regulations.
• Monitor and audit training compliance.
• Oversee delivery of operational KPIs and service quality standards.
• Maintain accurate training records, ensure timely refresher training, and enforce adherence to SOPs and administrative policies.
• Manage workforce allocation effectively to meet operational demands, including peak passenger traffic and emergency situations.
• Evaluate and enhance aviation security training systems and methodologies.
• Implement improvements in operational processes, training delivery, and compliance frameworks.
• Introducing best practices in security technologies such as Xray screening, CT, and ETD systems.
• Lead periodic reviews of aviation security operations and prepare comprehensive reports with actionable recommendations.

Skills

Aviation security

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Training program design

MS Office

Education

University degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Operations Manager - Aviation (HR-AVSEC-JD-0007)

The Brink’s Company (NYSE:BCO) is a leading global provider of cash and valuables management, digital retail solutions, and ATM managed services. Our customers include financial institutions,

retailers, government agencies, mints, jewelers, and other commercial operations. Our network of operations in 51 countries serves customers in more than 100 countries.

We believe in building partnerships that secure commerce and doing that requires fostering an

engaged culture that values people with different backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives. We build a sense of belonging, so all employees feel respected, safe, and valued, and we provide equal

opportunity to participate and grow.

We are seeking an accomplished and dynamic Senior Operations Manager – Aviation to join our team in Kuwait.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Initiatives

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of aviation security training programs aligned best international practices.
• Drive continuous enhancement of aviation security operations and systems to improve
• efficiency and compliance.
• Develop and implement strategic improvements in screening technologies, training methodologies, and operational performance.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Maintain strong relationships with all the respective stakeholders.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive culture across a multicultural workforce while promoting effective communication and feedback channels

Performance Metrics & Accountability

• Ensure aviation security standards are consistently met in accordance with national and international regulations.
• Monitor and audit training compliance.
• Oversee delivery of operational KPIs and service quality standards.
• Maintain accurate training records, ensure timely refresher training, and enforce adherence to SOPs and administrative policies.
• Manage workforce allocation effectively to meet operational demands, including peak passenger traffic and emergency situations.
• Evaluate and enhance aviation security training systems and methodologies.
• Implement improvements in operational processes, training delivery, and compliance frameworks.
• Introducing best practices in security technologies such as Xray screening, CT, and ETD systems.
• Lead periodic reviews of aviation security operations and prepare comprehensive reports with actionable recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant and current aviation security certifications.
• ICAO certified training instructor and aviation security audit & compliance qualifications.
• University degree or equivalent (desirable).
• Knowledge of Arabic language is an advantage but not mandatory.

Additional Requirements:

• Minimum 8-10 years of aviation security experience in an airport environment.
• Strong knowledge of ICAO, EC, and international aviation security standards.
• Experience in audits, compliance monitoring, and quality control.
• Proven ability to manage large teams in a 24/7 operation.
• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and staff development capabilities.
• Strong communication, reporting, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
• High standards of professionalism, integrity, and customer focus.
• Ability to work proactively in a fast-paced, multicultural environment and manage