Chief Security Officer - India

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 job is a member of the Global Security team and is responsible for overseeing aviation security operations and compliance across India. It ensures alignment with regulatory requirements and internal standards while leading a team of security professionals.

What you'll do

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.

• Serve as the primary representative of American Airlines’ security interests in India, building strong relationships with regulatory bodies (BCAS, MoCA, CISF) and U.S. government entities (TSA, CBP, FAA, U.S. Embassy)
• Provide tactical security guidance and support to station leadership and business partners, ensuring alignment with corporate directives and local regulations
• Directly manage the insourced Security Coordinator in Delhi (DEL) and oversee contracted security staff to ensure service quality and compliance
• Ensure daily compliance with the Aircraft Operator Security Program (AOSP) and maintain accurate documentation aligned with BCAS requirements
• Lead the Corporate Security response to security events, coordinating with station leadership to manage resolution and reporting
• Conduct internal investigations and perform risk assessments for crew accommodations and transportation providers, implementing mitigation strategies as needed
• Represent American Airlines Corporate Security at local government and industry security meetings, briefings, and forums
• Support regional leadership with financial planning, customer journey improvements, and implementation of enhanced security measures during critical operations
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with station and regional operational leaders and teams, serving as the security subject matter expert
• Provides regional support and escalation assistance for the Area, Regional and Global Security Manager

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in security management, business administration, or a related field or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in aviation security, airline and airport operations
• Holds BCAS accreditation or ability to obtain
• Prior experience working with or within Indian regulatory bodies such as BCAS or MoCA
• Indian nationality required
• Ability to travel, including weekend and holidays

Preferred Qualifications – Education & Prior Job Experience

• Experience in law enforcement or a related field
• Demonstrated leadership experience or previous training
• Background in crisis management or emergency response

Skills, Licenses, and Certifications

• Strong understanding of aviation security protocols and risk management practices
• In-depth expertise in regulatory compliance, particularly with BCAS, MoCA, and CISF standards and requirements
• Proficient in interpreting BCAS regulations and ability to convert them into effective operational procedures
• Ability to lead investigations and implement corrective actions
• Proficiency in security compliance documentation and audit processes
• Previous experience with Sabre or Qik

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.
• 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

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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.