Cargo Security Program Manager – Compliance & Strategy

American Airlines; Fort Worth, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel perks

Health benefits

Wellness programs

401(k)

Employee discounts

Job summary

American Airlines is seeking a Program Manager for Corporate Security - Cargo at the DFW HQ. You’ll oversee cargo security programs, collaborate with internal teams, and coordinate with regulators to maintain compliance and risk controls.

This role requires experience interpreting regulatory requirements and managing security projects, with a focus on policy development and continuous improvement across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5 years aviation industry experience.
• 3 years regulatory interpretation experience.
• 2 years project management experience.
• Experience interpreting customs and immigration regulations.
• Experience with policy and procedures development to support regulatory programs.
• Experience with interdepartmental project management.

Responsibilities

• Supports rotation of assigned areas as deemed appropriate by department leadership.
• Develops, updates and audits security programs submitted to government authorities.
• Develops, updates and reviews security training programs to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Analyzes and interprets U.S. and foreign government security and border control agency regulations affecting assigned security programs and ensure they are incorporated into AA's operating programs and procedures.
• Coordinates review of new security regulations with all internal AA departments to develop an implementation plan and formulate responses to regulators and industry bodies.
• Develops relationships with departmental stakeholders, security service providers and regulators to review assigned security programs and drive continuous compliance improvement.
• Performs regular outreach visits and audits to ensure compliance with applicable security regulations.
• Investigates incidents and allegations of non-compliance to include developing mitigation plans, preparing formal written correspondence to Letter of Investigation and Notices of Proposed Civil Penalties, preparing talking points and case summaries for informal conferences, and follow-up oversight to ensure mitigation plan is executed.
• Develops data driven reporting to show compliance and performance trends for responsible programs.
• Compiles and presents compliance data for the SeMS Security Data Analysis Group which highlight performance successes, failures and compliance risk exposure.
• Works with internal and external partners to ensure tools (e.g. systems, reporting, performance monitoring, process aids, etc.) are in place to ensure efficient and compliant implementation of required measures.
• Represents AA at industry trade association meetings (including A4A, IATA, ATAC, host government, etc.) as requested.
• Develops briefing materials on program status and present to senior leadership.

Skills

Regulatory interpretation

Project management

Policy development

Interdepartmental PM

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Job description

American Airlines is seeking a Program Manager for Corporate Security - Cargo at the DFW HQ. You’ll oversee cargo security programs, collaborate with internal teams, and coordinate with regulators to maintain compliance and risk controls.

This role requires experience interpreting regulatory requirements and managing security projects, with a focus on policy development and continuous improvement across departments.