Principal Aviation Security Manager, Worldwide Operations Security
About The Position
The Amazon Aviation Security (AvSec) team is looking for an enthusiastic Aviation Security leader to join the team as the Principal AvSec Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the newly formed Amazon Air Cargo (ACAR) Division within Amazon Air. This Division is responsible for the growth of non-Amazon packages carried on Amazon flights. In the U.S. this requires full compliance with all 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), 1542 and 1544 requirements at regulated and unregulated airports. Outside the U.S. this requires evaluation of host government credentialing standards and developing Amazon policies and procedures to mitigate any gaps between those and U.S. standards. The successful candidate will develop and provide all stakeholders and business partners with necessary tools, resources, and training to build and maintain compliance with the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations in the U.S., International Air Transportation Association (IATA) Aviation Security standards, and engage and support internal Amazon teams and customers. This position requires strong communication and partnership with leaders in both Amazon Air and Amazon Air’s contract airline and ground handling vendors, federal regulatory agencies, and airport security teams to drive effective solutions and mitigate risks to the operation. As a senior leader on the AvSec team, responsibilities will include managing through ambiguity and determining the right stakeholders to develop and implement decisions. This position will hire and develop the right workforce strategy to meet long-term process targets, and will lead multiple layers of managers and specialists with limited guidance through performance management utilizing individual and team goals.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Risk Management, Business Administration, Security Management, or a related field
- Experience in investigative work with law enforcement or security agencies
Nice To Haves
- 10+ years of related field experience
Responsibilities
- Lead enterprise-level aviation security compliance programs, establishing and verifying adherence to regulatory standards, physical security requirements, and Security Management Systems (SeMS) processes.
- Manage high-performing remote teams supporting Amazon Air operations while driving strategic risk mitigation initiatives.
- Develop compelling business cases to secure carrier acceptance of Amazon's compliance methodologies and security program objectives
- Create comprehensive policies, procedures, training programs, and quality assurance frameworks ensuring continuous regulatory compliance
- Design and implement technology solutions leveraging best-in-class security applications
- Utilize SeMS principles to track findings, manage corrective actions, and build security plans incorporating leading/lagging indicators and KPIs
- Establish automated reporting mechanisms providing stakeholders with real-time business health visibility
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives meeting internal customer requirements while protecting Amazon's brand reputation
- Educate internal and external stakeholders on industry compliance standards for world-class cargo acceptance, handling, and delivery
- Partner with carriers, vendors, and regulatory bodies to advance security objectives
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Maternity and Parental Leave Options
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
