Associate Vice President Security at Arik Air Nigeria

Arik Air is a customer-focused airline that offers consistently outstanding services to both business and leisure travellers. We have earned a reputation for providing "the best care in the air". Industry experts have awarded us for delivering outstanding services. No airline does it in the unique Arik way.

Arik Air offers opportunities for employment in administrative, professional, technical and airline-specific disciplines, irrespective of the level or area of responsibility, each employee contributes to the growth and success of our airline. We believe that individuals score goals, but ultimately "the team wins the game".

If you feel you have these values, a drive to excel in the performance of your job duties and would like to be part of the Arik team, please submit an application for one of our open positions. We welcome the opportunity to bring enthusiastic new people aboard. At Arik Air, you will become part of a heritage of great achievement with a future of even greater promises.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Associate Vice President Security

Location: Lagos
Department: Aviation Security
Reporting to: Vice President Security
Direct Reports: Vice President Security.

Primary Objectives

• To develop and maintain the aviation security department ensuring compliance with National and International regulations.

Principal Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Manage and develop all aspects of Aviation Security training.
• Develop and maintain the departments audit and quality assurance program.
• Develop and supervise departments middle managers and ground personnel.
• Maintain good relationships with local and international authorities.
• Act as General Manager as required to cover leave and absence.
• Ensure the Arik security program is implemented across the network.
• Conduct investigations and resolve any security related incidents.
• Ensure performance plans and reviews, including training and development requirements are.
• completed for direct reports.
• Perform other duties as appropriate and within competence as requested from time to time.

Person Specifications

• Knowledge of advanced explosive and narcotics security screening equipment.
• Previous experience in a similar security role.
• Sound knowledge of Aviation security policy.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a pressurized environment.
• Ability to manage, direct, lead by example and supervise a diverse workforce in multi-site locations.
• Ability to handle difficult situations with tact and diplomacy that may occur with staff members, visitors, contractors, suppliers, passengers and regulatory authorities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle potential volatile situations calmly.
• University graduate/HND.
• 5 years in aviation security or a proven track record of working in a security role.
• Experience of working with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Successful completion of an IATA or ICAO Security Management Training course.
• Physically and medically fit.

Working Relationships:

• Station Managers.
• Passenger Service Assistants.
• Nigerian Immigration.
• Nigerian Police Force

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications to: vacancies@arikair.com