Security Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• U.S. citizen
• 5+ years of experience in aviation security, law enforcement, military security, or a regulated transportation-security role.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a passing Security Threat Assessment (STA) and Criminal History Records Check (CHRC).
• Demonstrated experience interfacing with regulatory agencies (TSA, FAA, or equivalent) during inspections and audits.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to author procedures and train personnel.
• Sound judgment and composure under time-critical, high-pressure situations.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in aviation management, criminal justice, homeland security, or a related field — or equivalent experience.
• Prior experience as an AOSC or Alternate AOSC, or in security program management for a Part 135 or Part 121 operator.
• Strong working knowledge of 49 CFR Parts 1520, 1540, and 1544; the TSA Twelve-Five Standard Security Program (TFSSP); and 14 CFR Parts 135 and 380.
• Familiarity with public charter (Part 380) by-the-seat operating models and private-terminal screening.
• Experience selecting, deploying, or managing TSA-approved screening equipment (e.g., WTMD, HHMD, etc.) and screening vendors.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Member / AAAE, security or emergency-management credentials).

Responsibilities

• Implement, maintain, and update the TSA-approved TFSSP and any applicable Security Directives, Emergency Amendments, and Information Circulars; keep the program current with changing regulatory requirements affecting on-demand and Part 380 public charter operations.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with 49 CFR Part 1544, the TFSSP, and TSA requirements for passenger and accessible-property screening, as well as applicable international aviation security requirements (e.g., EASA/EU, UK CAA/DfT, and other host-state and ICAO Annex 17 standards) for operations to, from, and within those jurisdictions.
• Serve as the company's principal point of contact with the TSA (including the Principal Security Specialist), coordinating inspections, audits, and information requests, and managing corrective-action responses to findings.
• Oversee passenger and accessible property screening processes at private terminals/FBOs and operating stations; ensure screening personnel and any contracted screening vendors are trained, equipped, and performing to standard.
• Administer controls for aircraft, restricted areas, and secured/sensitive information; manage the issuance, accountability, and audit of credentials IAW the TSA approved ID Media Program.
• Oversee and direct the Ground Security Coordinator (GSC) function; ensure a qualified GSC is designated for each flight/station, that GSCs are properly trained and equipped, and that they carry out their TFSSP responsibilities for passenger, baggage, and cargo acceptance and station-level security.
• Develop, deploy, and maintain security-related training across the entire company; build initial and recurrent curricula, delivery methods, and testing for crewmembers, GSCs, other personnel, and contractors, and ensure training keeps pace with regulatory and threat changes.
• Manage Security Threat Assessments (STAs) and criminal history records checks (CHRC); maintain complete and auditable security training and vetting records.
• Maintain and exercise procedures for bomb threats, suspicious items, unruly/disruptive passengers, and elevated-threat conditions; lead incident response, investigation, and reporting.
• Safeguard SSI in accordance with 49 CFR Part 1520, controlling access, storage, distribution, and destruction.
• Maintain required security records and documentation; prepare and submit regulatory reports and internal metrics on screening throughput, findings, and program performance.
• Conduct internal security audits, self-inspections, and drills; identify gaps, track corrective actions to closure, and drive continuous improvement.
• Partner with Flight Operations, Experience, Maintenance, and FBO/airport partners to embed security requirements into location procedures and the guest experience; coordinate with local law enforcement and airport authorities.
• Support the company's emergency response plan and business-continuity efforts as they relate to security threats and events.
• Maintain the Company Security Manual (CSM), the National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Contingency Plan, and any new or additional security manuals identified; ensure all manuals are current, version-controlled, and aligned with regulatory requirements and approved procedures.