Threat Assessment Risk Manager

Etihad Airways · Abu Dhabi

Posted Aug 6, 2026Source: indeed
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**Job Description** ------------------- Lead Etihad Airways' aviation security risk management function, delivering an intelligence\-led, risk\-based posture that safeguards passengers, crew, aircraft and assets across the global network. Integrate geopolitical intelligence, terrorism monitoring and enterprise threat assessment into a single decision\-support capability, ensuring the Security Management System (SeMS) remains dynamic, defensible and aligned with GCAA, ICAO Annex 17, IOSA (ISM/17\) and IATA standards. Accountable owner of the Global Security Risk Register and mitigation framework, translating intelligence into actionable measures for the Executive, Network Operations Centre and station leadership. Accountabilities: * Lead the security risk management function end\-to\-end, owning the full risk lifecycle of identification, analysis, evaluation, treatment and monitoring across passenger, cargo, catering, aircraft handling and airspace operations. * Direct the airline's geopolitical intelligence capability through the collection, fusion and analysis of open source intel an closed\-source intelligence, producing strategic outlooks, station risk profiles and airspace/overflight assessments for existing and prospective destinations. * Maintain 24/7 situational awareness of terrorism and emerging threats, tracking insurgency, insider threat, cyber\-physical and unlawful interference indicators, and issuing timely advisories to the Executive and Network Operations Centre. * Own and continuously refresh the Global Security Risk Register, station registers and route/high\-profile flight assessments, applying structured risk methodologies to keep the enterprise view current and defensible. * Design proportionate, risk\-based mitigations and contingency measures, validating implementation with stations, GHAs and regulators, and tracking residual risk through to closure. * Drive the risk pillar of Etihad's Security Management System (SeMS), embedding KPIs, performance monitoring, corrective action and continuous improvement across the network. * Strengthen regulatory and stakeholder relationships with GCAA, foreign CAAs, ICAO, IATA, embassies and industry peers to enhance shared intelligence and coordinated response. * Provide crisis and on\-call capability in support of the 24/7 TAC model during security incidents, contingency activations and elevated threat states. * Lead, develop and calibrate the Risk team, embedding a culture of accountability, analytical rigour and security\-first behaviour across the function. **Qualifications** ------------------ * Preferred 5 to 7 yrs Aviation security experience, with exposure to Threat /Risk Assessment activity. * Possess a bachelor's degree from a recognized university, preferably in the field of security or management. * Preferred Aviation Security Management diploma, preferably from ICAO, IATA, or any other industry\-recognized learning institution. **Additional Information** -------------------------- Etihad Airways is more than the UAE’s national airline \- we’re shaping the future of global aviation. From our hub in Abu Dhabi, we connect people across continents and cultures, while driving our “Journey 2030” ambition to double our fleet, expand our network and grow our people for a new era of excellence. Join us and become part of a vision where the world is your workplace and extraordinary experiences take flight. To learn more visit www.etihad.com **Recruitment Fraud Alert** Beware of fraudulent job offers from individuals or organizations claiming to represent the Etihad group. We will never ask for personal information, bank details, or payment during the recruitment process. Interviews are conducted face\-to\-face or via video/telephone before any formal offer. If you are asked for money, please treat it as fraudulent.

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