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.

•    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.

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.

•    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.

•    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.

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.