Assistant Manager, Security Department

AirAsia; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

AirAsia is seeking an Assistant Manager – Security Operations in Manila to lead and improve the airline's security program across operations. You will design security measures, coordinate with teams and regulators, and oversee risk assessment and incident response.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in any field, have at least 5 years in AVSEC, and possess ICAO or IATA certification. Strong leadership and liaison skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Degree in any field.
• Minimum 5 years of AVSEC aviation experience.
• International certification from ICAO or IATA.

Responsibilities

• Lead security operations to safeguard personnel, assets and premises.
• Design and implement security plans for aircraft, assets, and cargo per regulations.
• Evaluate the security program through exercises, reviews and reporting.
• Coordinate compliance with security procedures with airline personnel and contractors.
• Identify security risks, analyze trends and propose mitigation options.
• Maintain awareness of new legislation and international regulations.
• Investigate security incidents and assess operational risks.
• Prepare emergency response and business continuity actions.
• Liaise with local and international enforcement agencies.
• Represent the company in aviation security forums and inquiries.

Education

Degree in any field

Job description

Assistant Manager – Security Operations

Serve as a key leader in safeguarding the company’s personnel, assets, and premises.

Role & Core Responsibilities

• To provide efficient, economical and reliable security service to other AOC airlines.
• Design and implement plans for security requirements relating to protection of aircraft, assets, properties, cargo and personnel in accordance with the regulatory requirements and company’s policies.
• Evaluates and ensures the effectiveness of the airline security program by observing airport security activities, reviewing and evaluating practice, policy, procedure, and responses for periodic tabletop or field exercises.
• Addresses security compliance, procedures, and planning with airline personnel, contractors, etc.
• Identifies potential security concerns, collecting and analysing data on trends and patterns, reviewing security and inspection reports, and formulating alternatives to address trends and concerns.
• Keep abreast of existing and new legislation and ensures compliances to international laws and regulations.
• Conduct preliminary investigation and assessing operational security incidents.
• Assess operational risks, provides direction and implement mitigation plans.
• Prepare response for any emergencies / crisis situation to meet business continuity plan.
• Maintaining close liaison with local and international enforcement agencies in enhancing Airline Security.
• Represent the Company in Disciplinary Inquiries.
• Devise, implement and maintain security measures (procedures, controls and intelligence procurement) at all operational areas across the network.
• Direct and controls security measures to protect guests, aircraft, assets, cargo and staff.
• Ensure measures are operationally sound and are implemented effectively in line with regulators and Company programmes.
• Design and deploy effective control systems/security technologies that are cost effective.
• Plan and ensure there are adequate trained manpower available to optimise performance.
• Prepare and control sectional expenditure budget for Security Operations to be in line with approved budget.
• Prepare and participate in security regulated exercises both national and international involving hijacks, bomb threats handling and aircraft crash.
• Timely submission of special reports on events of security interest to the Head of Security and the Management.
• Assist in the recruitment and training of Security personnel including assisting in the on the job training to update personnel on the development of the aviation security.
• Perform stations security evaluation to ensure the Company’s compliance to the regulatory requirements and security interest is not compromised.
• Plan security services and to discuss with Security administration / Ground Handling Management on the cost / rates to be applicable to the customer airlines seeking security services.
• Represent the Company on matters related to aviation security at the relevant regional or international forum in order to keep abreast with the latest trends relating to threats/security measures and other developments with regards to aviation security.

Qualifications

• Possess a degree in any field.
• Have at least 5 years experience in AVSEC Aviation.
• Possess an international qualified certification from ICAO or IATA.