Regional Director, Southeast Operations (48568)

Global Elite Group • Garden City, NY

45d

About The Position

We are in search of an ambitious and proactive Aviation Security professional that will provide oversight of our Aviation Security operation covering the Southeast region of the country. You will work cohesively and cooperatively as a part of the team maintaining client satisfaction, and operational efficiency of all airport locations within the designated region. The successful candidate will be well-versed in Aviation Security principals, TSA regulations and compliance, and able to rely on experience, sound judgement, and critical thinking to plan, organize and implement goals and objectives. Ideal candidates will have a positive outlook, experience as an effective leader, and ability to manage multiple scopes of work from a high level. Members of our operations management team are highly motivated, detail oriented, organized, able to multitask and meet strict deadlines.

Requirements

• U.S. citizen, U. S. national or permanent resident
• Bi-lingual (Spanish) strongly preferred
• Valid state issued driver's license with clean driving record
• At least five (5) years relevant experience in a major installation or business
• Reside within commuting distance of our Southeast Airports
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and/or 5-7 yrs experience in aviation security
• Knowledge of 1542/1546 as well as ACISP
• Knowledge of Xray ETD a plus
• Within the past five (5) years, must have successful experience managing a major security or screening operation
• Working knowledge of the aviation security industry to successfully implement compliant and quality aviation security operations.
• AAAE Airport Certified Employee (ACE) or Certified Member (CM) Security Certification required within six months of hire. Current certification at time of hire is preferable
• Ability to successfully pass background checks and drug tests as necessary
• Available to work various hours as necessary, weekends and holidays depending on the region's needs.
• Willing and able to participate in a drug test (either 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 and maintain 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

Responsibilities

• Effectively represent the company and successfully interoperate with Airport Authority, TSA, CBP Airport Police etc., as appropriate.
• Meet with the client and stakeholders to ensure quality services, identify trends, and assure compliance with contractual requirements
• Effectively monitor and guide subordinate Airport Managers
• Directly manage and support station staffing/recruitment efforts in conjunction with our recruitment department
• Actively support business development in the region
• Actively support all station startups in the region
• Travel throughout the region and to management meetings nationwide as required
• Implement and support effective recruitment, staffing/scheduling, training, and performance evaluations
• Perform station/airport audits in conjunction with our training, compliance, and quality assurance departments
• Ensure all security functions are performed in accordance with TSA (Transportation Security Administration) regulations and corporate policies
• Ensure cost effective measures across all regional airport operations
• Ensure that Safeguarding is in place for all company equipment and vehicles.
• Understanding of P&L Financial Dashboard, and station economic state.
• Attend Broward Consortiums, MDAD Security, and GOAA Consortium meeting.
• Prepare for and attend monthly client performance meetings

Benefits

• Competitive Salary and benefits package
• Employee engagement, professional development, and opportunities for advancement
• Team collaboration
• Nurturing and challenging work setting that allows you to identify and hone your strengths while growing your skill set
• Opportunities for community service projects and civic engagement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Support Activities for Transportation
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees