Manager of Data Security & Maintenance Programs

National Air Cargo Group, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

National Airlines in Orlando, FL seeks a Manager of Data Security and Maintenance Programs to lead security and maintenance governance within the Quality Control department. You will oversee SMS compliance, aviation security controls, and incident response coordination with FAA and upper management.

The role requires five years of relevant experience, an FAA A&P certificate, and strong project management skills, with travel up to 10% for training and conferences.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience in a position of relative responsibility.
• 2 years of experience in a supervisory/leadership capacity.
• Extensive experience in project management.
• Ability to learn and use technical manuals (cyber security and eEnabling).
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Teams, Excel).
• Good leadership qualities and the ability to work alone making good decisions under pressure.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Good communication skills - verbal, written and email.
• Organized self-directed individual who can work well in a team environment.
• 10% - Travel to attend training and conferences related to cyber security.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the Company’s SMS per SMS Manual.
• Complete Initial Level 2 SMS Training and maintain currency.
• Promote a positive attitude toward safety and compliance within National Airlines.
• Responsible for all ANSP reporting to Upper Management and FAA.
• Ensure implementation of new processes and monitors compliance.
• Enforce security policies and procedures for aircraft network access, user management, data encryption, and incident response protocols.
• Develops and monitors all ANSP activities to ensure policy compliance.
• Implements and maintains a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy to protect onboard network systems.
• Review network activity, identify threats, and respond to security incidents.
• Collaborate with outside vendors to perform annual reviews and tabletop exercises.
• Educate maintenance personnel on aircraft network security protocols.
• Monitor ANSP changes and propose future improvements.
• Maintain Maintenance Program task input and scheduling.
• Revise Inspection Program manuals per ADs and manufacturer updates.
• Assist with Major Repair/Alteration follow-up for inspection program.
• Revise task/job cards to include Company requirements.
• Prepare documents to meet 14 CFR/ICA requirements and airworthiness data.
• Manage department personnel and review current maintenance programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by DQC.

Skills

Project management

Microsoft Office

Leadership

Communication

English fluency

Education

FAA Airframe & Powerplant certificate

Job description

National Airlines, based in Orlando, FL, operates passenger charter service as well as customized military and commercial air cargo carriages worldwide. National Airlines specializes in over-sized, time sensitive, and special handling requirements, utilizing 747-400 and A-330 aircraft to accomplish its missions.

Job Title

Manager of Data Security & Maintenance Programs

Location

Orlando, FL

Department

Quality Control

Reports To

Director of Quality Control

FLSA Status

Exempt

Summary

The Manager of Data Security and Maintenance Programs develops and monitors all of the ANSP activities and ensures compliance with all policies and procedures. They will also report any issues or security threats to the FAA. The Manager of Data Security and Maintenance Programs reports to the Director of Quality Control.

Data Security Management

• Participates in the Company’s SMS in accordance with the responsibilities detailed in the SMS Manual
• Complete Initial Level 2 SMS Training and maintain currency as outlined in the SMS Manual, Chapter 4
• Responsible for taking an active role in promoting a positive attitude toward safety and compliance within National Airlines
• Responsible for all ANSP reporting to Upper Management and the FAA
• Ensures adherence to relevant aviation security regulations and industry standards such as FAA Advisory Circulars regarding aircraft network security
• Ensure implementation of new processes and monitors compliance
• Enforce security policies and procedures for aircraft network access, user management, data encryption, and incident response protocols
• Develops and monitors all ANSP activities to ensure compliance with all policies and procedures
• Implements and maintains a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy to protect the sensitive network systems on board aircraft
• Responsible for the review of network activity, identifying potential threats, and responding to security incidents across the aircraft's connected systems.
• Works with National’s outside vendor (Ex: Oliver Wyman Vector) to perform yearly manual review and schedule tabletop exercises as required
• Educates maintenance personnel, and other relevant staff on aircraft network security protocols and best practices
• Remains aware of ANSP changes and industry trends and makes recommendations to upper management on future requirements or improvements.

Maintenance Program Management

• Maintain Maintenance Program task input and initial scheduling within the maintenance and inventory tracking database
• Revises Inspection Program manuals to incorporate changes published by aircraft and engine manufacturers (MPD, MRBR, ALS, etc.)Review FAA Airworthiness Directives (AD) for inclusion into the applicable inspection program
• Assist the Manager of Quality Control with incorporation of Major Repair and Major Alteration follow-up requirements into the inspection program
• Revise manufacturer’s task/job cards to include Company-specific requirements
• Author documents (Ex: FCD) to include 14 CFR requirements, Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) requirements, service bulletin data associated with AD method of compliance, and other tasks necessary to support the Maintenance Program
• Manage a department of employees who perform various functions related to Maintenance Programs
• Review current maintenance programs and revise as necessary to add additional aircraft to the maintenance program
• Perform other duties as assigned by the DQC

Supervisory Responsibility

Yes

Minimum Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience in a position of relative responsibility, preferred
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant certificate
• 2 years of experience in a supervisory/leadership capacity
• Extensive experience in project management
• Ability to learn and use technical manuals (cyber security and eEnabling), good mechanical aptitude and ability to solve problems effectively
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Teams, and Excel)
• Good leadership qualities and the ability to work alone making good decisions under pressure
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently
• Good communication skills - verbal, written and email
• Organized self-directed individual who can work well in a team environment
• 10% - Must be able to travel to attend training and conferences related to cyber security, enabling or any such related topics.
• Must be able to prioritize effectively

Travel/Other Requirements

• 10% - Must be able to travel to attend training and conferences related to cyber security, enabling or any such related topics.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, keyboard, telephone, copy machine/printer.
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work
• Light to moderate lifting up to 10 pounds.

Work Environment

• Moderate noise (i.e., business offices with computers, phones, printers, and overhead lights).
• Ability to work in a confined office or open cubicle environment

The work physical demands and environmental characteristics described here are representative of those a teammate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

National Air Cargo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, Protected Veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions or other conditions of employment or career development. We take affirmative steps to hire and advance females, racial minorities, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. We offer Reasonable Accommodations where necessary to candidates for employment and to our qualified employees with disabilities.

National Airlines also expects all our employees to support and promote our Safety Management System (SMS) Safety Policy and Safety Objectives. Employees at all levels of the organization are encouraged to report safety concerns or hazards without fear of reprisal.