Join our Group Security team, where you will contribute to maintaining the highest standards of security across the Emirates Group. Our diverse security units include Security Training, Group Security Command Center, Airport Security Unit, Crime Prevention & Investigation Unit, Threat & Risk Assessment Unit, Aviation Security Compliance, Assurance & Regulation, and Business Support Unit—all working together to develop and implement comprehensive security strategies.
If you are passionate about security, risk management, and operational excellence, we invite you to apply and be a part of the Emirates Group Security team. With opportunities across various specialized units, you will gain exposure and contribute to cutting-edge security practices.
About the Role:
As a AVSEC Controller- Regulatory Affairs, you will design, plan, execute, manage, oversee, and evaluate aviation security policies, standards, procedures, best practices, and AVSEC operations across the Emirates Group network. Liaise with outstations to ensure the effective implementation of the Aircraft Operator Security Programme, SSPs, and other SARPS.
In this role you will:
- Investigate incidents occurring at hub and outstations, which may result or lead to non-compliance/violation and/or compromises of the SARPS and recommend corrective measures after establishing the root causes and propose corrective actions to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
- Oversee and advise on security measures, control processes, and procedures across all Emirates destinations and stations to mitigate potential acts of unlawful interference targeting aircraft, passengers, staff, crew and ensuring smooth airline operations.
- Facilitate effective coordination among all Emirates Group Security units to ensure smooth and organized network operations and timely decision-making. Collaborate with cargo security, airport security teams, the crime prevention unit, risk and threat management, hub operations, AVSEC training, and administration teams to enhance feedback, address issues clearly, and provide accurate solutions.
- Collaborate and coordinate with various departments, including Flight Operations, Ground Handling, EKAS, SkyCargo, International Affairs, and others, as well as government agencies such as DA, GCAA, relevant authorities, and regulatory bodies. Ensure compliance requirements are met, address alternate procedures, implement program amendments, align processes, and resolve any inconsistencies, gaps, or variances.
- Collect, analyse, and share security information while considering evolving terrorist threats and innovative methods leveraging advanced technologies and knowledge targeting air carriers. Stay informed about the activities and regulations of organizations such as IATA, ICAO, EU/ECAC, TSA, UK DfT, and others involved in developing AVSEC policies and guidelines.
- Advise Group Security employees, ASMs, SkyCargo Managers, and relevant personnel at hub and outstations on security policies and procedures. Support outstation security employees during emergencies to ensure the organisation’s accountability is maintained.
- Develop responses to contest alleged non-compliance and to mitigate the quantum of penalties (including monetary fines) imposed due to violations, non-compliances, findings, breaches etc. by the Regulatory Agencies, Customers/Clients, contracted service providers and third parties.
- Ensure that contracted aviation security companies/agents at outstations are delivering services in accordance with the EK Aviation Security Program and Manual, safeguarding Emirates from any legal or other liabilities.
- Lead audits, inspections, and exercises conducted by regulatory authorities, customer air carriers, and third parties. Organize and coordinate with relevant units and departments to prepare for audits and examinations by industry entities such as IOSA, ISAGO, and CTPAT.
