DHL Air (Bahrain) B.S.C. (c)

Senior Manager Aviation Security MEA

DHL Air (Bahrain) B.S.C. (c)

Overall Role PurposeThe Senior Aviation Security Manager is the designated Airline Security Postholder responsible for the development, implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of the aviation security framework across the Middle East and Africa region. This role ensures full compliance with all applicable National Civil Aviation Security Programmes (NCASP), ICAO Annex 17 requirements, Airline Security Programmes, IOSA Standards, ACC3 requirements and all relevant aviation security regulations issued by National Civil Aviation Authorities.The postholder is accountable for protecting aircraft, personnel, cargo, mail, facilities, aviation infrastructure, information and corporate reputation through effective security governance, regulatory compliance, risk management, threat intelligence, security assurance, fitness-for-duty oversight and crisis management. The role acts as the principal liaison with Civil Aviation Authorities, Airport Authorities, Security Agencies, Law Enforcement Agencies and key stakeholders regarding all aviation security matters.In addition, the role provides strategic oversight for aviation security requirements relating to maintenance hangars, engineering facilities, cargo infrastructure and associated capital development projects, ensuring security principles are incorporated throughout the facility lifecycle from initial design through operational operation.Your Tasks:Aviation Security Governance & Regulatory ComplianceAct as the designated Airline Security Postholder and Aviation Security Manager.Maintain and administer the Airline Security Programme and all supporting security manuals, procedures and instructions.Ensure compliance with:ICAO Annex 17ICAO Aviation Security Manual (Doc 8973)National Civil Aviation Security ProgrammesIOSA Security StandardsACC3 RequirementsAirport Security ProgrammesLocal Civil Aviation Security RegulationsDHL Aviation Security StandardsMonitor emerging regulatory requirements and ensure timely implementation.Act as primary liaison with regulatory authorities on all aviation security matters.Manage regulatory inspections, audits and validation activities.Ensure effective corrective action plans are developed, implemented and monitored following audits and inspectionsMaintain aviation security approvals, certifications and authorisations required by the airlineSecurity Risk ManagementDevelop and maintain an Aviation Security Risk Management Framework.Conduct threat, vulnerability and risk assessments across all airline operations.Monitor geopolitical, terrorism, organised crime, insider threat and emerging security risks.Provide risk assessments and security briefings to senior leadership.Ensure security mitigations remain proportionate to identified threats and operational risks.Support strategic decision-making through intelligence-led risk analysis.Maintain security risk registers and monitor effectiveness of risk treatment plansSecurity Assurance & OversightDevelop and manage the regional Aviation Security Assurance and Oversight framework.