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. 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. 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.