Senior Aviation Security Specialist

Senior Aviation Security Specialist

The selection for this position requires an interview GENERAL SUMMARY

The person protects the brand by providing necessary and timely aviation security expertise to FedEx Express Canada by coordinating security policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance with Transport Canada (TC) and other regulatory bodies including the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Investigates aviation security incidents; regulatory non-compliance, conducts risk assessments, delivers aviation security training, and coordinates with law enforcement and other government agencies. Identifies and mitigates potential aviation security threats and ensures compliance with all applicable directives related to aviation security. Designs, develops and applies preventative measures to reduce non-compliance, protect employees, customers, and the company, resulting in positive regulatory adherence and mitigation of internal and external threats to the FedEx air network.

Conduct complete security audits, ramp assessments, and regulatory self-inspections at facilities. Evaluate sites to ensure regulatory compliance, adherence, and application of company policies. Develop reports to identify areas of improvement and provide a corrective action plan for risk mitigation.

Coordinate and manage regulated inspections from Transport Canada or other governing bodies. Provide reports and ensure the implementation of the corrective action plan for identified non-compliance related to equipment, training, and cargo movement.

Develop and maintain AvSec facility adherence and provide comprehensive reports. Conduct regular site and facility visits to audit the performance of screening teams, investigate screening non-compliance, conduct root cause analysis, and implement a corrective action plan. Function as the regional point of contact for all matters related to Aviation Security. Coordinate with onsite vendors, including but not limited to Explosive Detection Dog Teams and screening equipment.

Provide security advice and solutions to operational and support operation management based on current and applicable corporate security regulations, industry programs, national legislated requirements, and internal regulations. Ensure necessary regulatory compliance has a minimum impact or compromise to the operation and wider business interest.

Conduct Aviation Security training in accordance with TC and TSA requirements, including but not limited to Authorized Cargo Representative Training. Maintain knowledge of corporate policy, industry programs, national legislation, and internal regulations related to Aviation Security.

Provide backup support by securing shipments at the facility and intercepting packages.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Experience in regulatory/security environment or equivalent – 5 years.

Experience screening cargo is preferred.

Project management principles equivalent to QDM Practitioner preferred

Must be able to successfully complete the cargo screening training provided by Fedex within the first 30 days of employment (only applicable if candidate does not have prior cargo screening experience)

Must be able to obtain Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC)

Must be able to work around canine teams dogs.

Security systems (i.e. CCTV, alarms, access control) knowledge required

Capacity to troubleshoot and find solutions for unforeseen issues that arise

Strong human relations and negotiation skills

Solid time management, organizational, and planning skills

High degree of integrity

Capacity to make good decisions while upholding security directives/government regulations

Excellent communication skills (oral/written/presentation) with the ability to communicate at all levels within the organization and with external agencies

Good ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Proactive and initiative

Capacity to work alone and autonomously

Must be able to work evenings/weekends.

Must be able to travel within the immediate work area regularly.

Must be willing to travel up to 30 to 50%

Minimum required travel of 30%.

Capacity to successfully complete all basic and refresher training.

In the province of Quebec, must be bilingual (English and French).