Director, Global Security Operations and Risk (Fort Worth)

Intro

Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!

Why you'll love this job

The Corporate Security Department at American Airlines is tasked with securing the company’s team members, customers, and assets from all unlawful interference both in the air and on the ground. The Director, Global Security Operations and Risk oversees three functional groups, each led by a dedicated Manager/Senior Manager: Security Operations, Geopolitical Risk, and International Security.

What you'll do

As noted above, this list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly non-essential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.

• Leads American Airlines 24/7 Security Operations, Geopolitical Risk, and International Security teams.
• Oversees the company’s interactions with all foreign aviation security and intelligence agencies, as well as foreign airline and airport security departments.
• Creates and implements robust plans for both international Corporate Security team members and contracted service providers.
• Assigns roles and responsibilities to relevant security leaders to execute operational oversight, risk and threat management, security vendor support and implementation of integrated organizational plans, policies, procedures, and strategies. Collaborates with Inflight, Flight, Airport Operations, and IOC stakeholders to implement consistent and effective security policies and procedures.
• Oversees and manages the Facility Clearance program for all Department of War classified contracts and cleared team members.

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications – Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent experience/training

• 7 years of leadership experience in aviation security, compliance, operations, or related field
• Ability to obtain and maintain SECRET level clearance
• Experience in managing a global team and operating within the confines of international regulations
• Experience in risk assessment and mitigation plan development

Preferred Qualifications – Education & Prior Job Experience
• Advanced degree preferred
• 7 years of aviation security experience with an international focus
• Understanding of airline reservation and departure control technology platforms
• Established relationships within aviation security community
• Project management experience
• Security program (technical and procedural) development and deployment experience

Skills, Licenses, and Certifications
• Demonstrates the highest standards of personal ethics and integrity
• Grasp of geopolitics and current and historical threat vectors
• Understanding of emerging technologies and security theories
• Strong knowledge of aviation security regulations and practices, including country specific aviation security regulations and international standards (ICAO and 17)
• Superior problem solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills
• Strong business acumen and ability to effectively present and advocate ideas to all levels of the organization, including executive/senior leadership
• Ability to present and explain complex security topics to non-security leadership and adequately convey operational and economic implications
• Ability to influence through outstanding interpersonal skills, collaboration, and negotiation skills
• Ability to build alliances and reach effective solutions across multiple departments and external parties
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and demonstrate a high degree of initiative
• Ability to think creatively and demonstrate a can-do attitude
• Ability to adapt to unexpected events, new facts, and rapidly changing circumstances
• Ability to thrive in a sense-of-urgency environment and leverage best practices
• Ability to lead, motivate, coach, and counsel team members
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

What you'll get

Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer:

• Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
• Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.
• Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
• 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
• Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more

Feel free to be yourself at American

From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Employee Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.

Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life’s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.