About the position
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! This job is a member of the Corporate Affairs Team within the Government Affairs Division. Responsible for assigned Security Programs (Cargo Security, Catering Security, Facilitation, Audit, C-TPAT, etc.) and support the associated internal American Airlines business unit (airport customer service, flight, flight service, cargo, catering, etc.) by partnering to formulate policies, procedures, processes and training to maintain compliance and effectiveness.
Responsibilities
- Supports rotation of assigned areas as deemed appropriate by department leadership
- Develops, updates and audits cargo security programs submitted to government authorities
- Develops, updates and reviews cargo security training programs to ensure compliance with applicable regulations
- Analyzes and interprets U.S. and foreign government security and border control agency regulations affecting assigned cargo security programs and ensure they are incorporated into American Airlines' operating programs and procedures
- Coordinates review of new cargo security regulations with all internal American Airlines departments to develop an implementation plan and formulate responses to regulators and industry bodies
- Develops relationships with departmental stakeholders, security service providers and regulators to review assigned cargo security programs and drive continuous compliance improvement
- Performs regular outreach visits and audits to ensure compliance with applicable cargo security regulations
- Investigates incidents and allegations of non-compliance to include developing mitigation plans, preparing formal written correspondence to Letter of Investigation and Notices of Proposed Civil Penalties, preparing talking points and case summaries for informal conferences, and follow-up oversight to ensure mitigation plan is executed
- Develops data driven reporting to show compliance and performance trends for responsible programs
- Compiles and presents compliance data for the SeMS Security Data Analysis Group which highlight performance successes, failures and compliance risk exposure
- Works with internal and external partners to ensure tools (e.g. systems, reporting, performance monitoring, process aids, etc.) are in place to ensure efficient and compliant implementation of required measures
- Represents American Airlines at industry trade association meetings (including A4A, IATA, ATAC, host government, etc.) as requested
- Develops briefing materials on program status and present to senior leadership
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience/training
- 5 years work experience in the aviation industry
- 3 years of work experience interpreting regulatory requirements
- 2 years work experience in project management
- Experience in interpreting new customs and immigration regulations and assessing impact to the operation
- Experience with policy and procedures development to support implementation of regulatory programs
- Experience with interdepartmental project management
Benefits
- Travel Perks: You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
- Health Benefits: Access to health, dental, prescription and vision benefits from day one.
- Wellness Programs: Support to be the best version of yourself with wellness programs.
- 401(k) Program: Available upon hire with employer contributions after one year.
- Additional Benefits: Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance, and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more.
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