Nominated Postholder - Security (Bahrain AOC)

Beond is the world's first premium leisure airline, redefining leisure travel through a premium flying experience. As we continue to expand our regulatory and operational footprint, we are establishing a Bahrain Air Operator Certificate (AOC) under the Bahrain Civil Aviation Affairs (BCAA). We are seeking a Nominated Postholder Security (NPSeM) to play a key role in the certification, launch and ongoing oversight of our Bahrain operation, based in Manama. **The Nominated Postholder Security is appointed by, and reports to, the Accountable Manager, and is responsible for:** * Ensure aviation\-security compliance across the AOC and remain in compliance with the Bahrain National Civil Aviation Security Programme and the applicable Bahrain Air Navigation Technical Regulations (ANTR) and BCAA security requirements. * Establish, maintain and implement the operator's Aircraft Operator Security Programme (AOSP) and set the company's security standards and policy. * Define the Security budget and ensure sufficient resources are allocated to the size and complexity of the operation. * Oversee security training and awareness for crew and staff, and ensure security procedures are applied at all stations, taking corrective action where needed. * Manage the identification, assessment and mitigation of security threats and risks, and lead the security response to acts of unlawful interference under the Emergency Response Plan. * Issue the Aircraft Operator Security Programme, liaise with BCAA, airport authorities and ground\-handling providers on security matters, and implement the department SMS under the NPSM. **Requirements** This is a nominated Security Manager position under the operator’s Security Programme and the applicable Bahrain aviation\-security requirements. The successful candidate must be formally nominated to and accepted by BCAA and must complete any BCAA assessment or interview required. **Mandatory** * Thorough knowledge of the AOC holder's aviation\-security concept and the operator's security programme and applicable BCAA security requirements. * At least 5 years' relevant work experience, of which at least 2 years in the aeronautical industry in an appropriate position (Bahrain ANTR OPS 1 and associated BCAA guidance). * Knowledge of the applicable Bahrain ANTR and BCAA security requirements, the National Civil Aviation Security Programme and ICAO Annex 17 requirements. * Comprehensive knowledge of the applicable Bahrain ANTR and BCAA requirements, the AOC holder's operations and its management/compliance system. * Must be acceptable to BCAA following formal assessment. **Desirable** * Recognised aviation\-security qualification (e.g. AVSEC management) and security\-programme development experience. * Experience managing security arrangements across multiple stations or in a new\-AOC stand\-up. * Fluent English; Arabic and regional market experience advantageous. **Benefits** A competitive package with relocation support where applicable, and the opportunity to build a premium airline certificate from the ground up as part of a fast\-growing multi\-AOC group. If you do not receive a response from us within 4 weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application to be unsuccessful due to the high volume of applications we receive.