Aviation Security Program & Training Lead

Global Elite Group; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Aviation Management seeks an Assistant Program Manager to oversee aviation security training, contract compliance, and QA inspections at SAN-based operations. You will coordinate with airport managers and HQ departments to maintain training standards and workflows while ensuring TSA regulations and corporate policies are followed.

The role requires leadership experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a dynamic airport environment.

Qualifications

• Must have 3+ years management experience.
• Prior experience with and keen understanding of airport security programs.
• A proactive thinker with an outgoing personality who is comfortable speaking in front of groups and interacting with company colleagues and employees.
• HS Diploma or GED
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and have IDs needed to verify
• Must have great intrapersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively at various social levels across many diverse cultures
• Willing and able to participate in a drug test (pre-employment or random) with negative results
• Must be willing to pass a 10-year verifiable background check (employment, education, criminal and personal references)
• Must be able to obtain a SIDA badge with Customs seal as distributed by local airport authority and US Customs and Border Patrol
• Must be able to pass any initial and recurrent training classes as administered by the company, and/or local airport authority
• Must have experience working with basic office equipment (copier, scanner, fax, printer)
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Must obtain and maintain throughout course of employment a valid SIDA badge
• ACE certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct aviation security training for airport new hire employees and in-service training for existing personnel
• Responsible for contract compliance – observing, monitoring, reporting as well as recommendations for corrective action
• Liaise with company airport managers and administrators to follow up on various training department needs
• Liaise with various departments in HDQ where necessary (notable Human Resources/Recruiting, Compliance, Operations and Finance) to maintain internal workflow
• Assist in the field with airport quality assurance audits and spot checks
• Assist with special projects and business continuity as needed
• Ensure all security functions are performed in accordance with TSA (Transportation Security Administration) regulations and corporate policies
• Evaluate station attendance and performance deficiencies and administer corrective measures in accordance with Human Resources policies
• Administer payroll reporting within the established guidelines and deadlines.
• Ensure cost effective measures across the station
• Responsible for station compliance relating to all reporting procedures; administer procedural changes and ensure they are communicated effectively and efficiently with staff
• Conduct daily briefings and occasional staff meetings
• Safeguarding company equipment and vehicles
• Take direction from the Program Manager and implement policies
• Be responsive to the client

Skills

Management experience

Airport security programs

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Education

HS Diploma or GED

US work authorization

Tools

ACE certification

Job description

Global Aviation Management seeks an Assistant Program Manager to oversee aviation security training, contract compliance, and QA inspections at SAN-based operations. You will coordinate with airport managers and HQ departments to maintain training standards and workflows while ensuring TSA regulations and corporate policies are followed.

The role requires leadership experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a dynamic airport environment.