Overview
At Eastern Airlines curiosity and excitement for growth go a long way. In fact, Eastern Airlines was launched by seekers, adventurers and above all fliers. Our rich legacy and pioneering spirit are still evident in our team today. Our open-hearted attitude, respect for the people we fly and our attention to detail is what sets Eastern Airlines apart from its competitors. Natural curiosity and hunger for wonder are behaviors that make our employees successful. This summary provides a listing of the knowledge, skills and abilities that are critical components of the position for Sr.
Security Specialist, working closely with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
General
This is a full-time, FLSA exempt position, that will report to the Director of Security and works closely with the Manager of Security, Director of Safety, and Director of Operations. This position interacts with Captains, First Officers, the Airport Services Team, the Commercial Team, and external vendors that provide security at the Company’s field locations. This position may also interact at times with the FAA or DOD. The Sr. Specialist - Security is responsible for providing the support necessary to help ensure that all employees and vendors are adequately knowledgeable of the Company’s security related duties in accordance with regulatory requirements and the Company’s security related goals.
The Security Specialist 2 will also act as the Company’s Alternate Facility Security Officer(AFSO) for the DOD, and be responsible along with the Manager of Security to ensure DOD requirements are met, the Company’s Ground Security Coordinators (GSCs) are adequately trained, and may work on Transportation Security Administration (TSA) audits as assigned by/ and as an alternate for the Manager or Director of Security.Duties and Responsibilities:
Security Specialist 2
Onboarding new hires
- Create folders electronically for each crew member (Pilots, F/As, FME, LS’s)
- Work with HR for CHRC documents, AEV (MCL)
- Create Crew Badges
EAL/EAX KCM/CASS (Jump Seat) Program
- Ensure all crew member are entered in program
- Pilots/Dispatchers CASS (Jump Seat)
- Annual Audit
- Quarterly Audit to ArInc
EAL/EAX Master Crew List (MCL)
- Manage
- New hire crew
- Contract crew
- Update Passport expirations/Name changes/Address changes
- Separations
Crew Badges
- Manage and track crew badging
- Track badge loss and expired badges
- Track badge returns/separations
EAL/EAX Manage Daily Employee Vetting
- Ensure all Eastern employees are vetted daily
- Check vetting status each day/monitor and manage
- Annual audit
DCS Control and Passenger Vetting
- Build flights in MIS Choice for EAX
- Monitor flights/cancelation/changes of flights
- Load Manifests
- Ensure passenger vetting occurs at 72 hours (SF)
- Download manifests send to screeners
- Work with direct employees and vendors on training and enhancements
Secure Flight
- Implement process (72‐hour passenger vetting)
- Manage
- Audit
Team Manifests
- Manage Manifests
- Identity Based Screening (IBS) 25 %
Screener Set up and TSA Notification
- Set up screeners for all private charters
- Send TSA screening notification 72 hour prior to departure
- Send any updates to screening team regarding time/date changes (Modify)
- Ensure screeners receive vetted manifests
- Ensure screeners are vetted prior to performing security duties
- Ensure screeners training records are up to date
Special Projects and cross utilization of all department requirements
Available back‐up as needed for any security related issues/time off coverage
Qualifications
- The Security Specialist 2 will have detailed knowledge and understanding of the security training requirements for flight crews and all employees as spelled out in DOT, FAA, DOD, or Company regulations.
- High School diploma or equivalent is required
- Two (2) or more years of experience working in a Flight and/or Airport Operations environment utilizing large turbo aircraft is mandatory; international experience preferred
- Results-oriented with the ability to balance diverse and dynamic operational requirements
- Prior experience in airline security or related discipline is preferred
- Must be able to pass government FSO security training within one (1) year or less
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities will also include:
- Ability to handle and maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information, and may also include classified information as part of the A-FSO role;
- Ability to effectively communicate through written, verbal and electronic means;
- Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills;
- Strong interpersonal skills;
- Proficient / Intermediate or better skills in MS PowerPoint, Excel and MS Office Suite;
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills;
- Ability to work under minimal supervision; exercises independent good judgment, appropriate discretion, and takes initiative;
- Self-motivated and independent problem-solving ability;
- Ability to travel out of state if needed.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must be able to pass a two (2) year drug and alcohol background check, pre-employment drug test, and criminal history records check (CHRC)
Eastern Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer
