Area Security Manager - France CDG (Paris, FR)

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Why you'll love this job The Area Manager, Security (AMS) France & Western is part of the Global Security Operations & Risk team within Corporate Security and reports directly to the Regional Manager, Europe and India. The role is responsible for ensuring effective station-level security operational coverage and support, and for the implementation and oversight of security programmes and business partner contracts, in compliance with AA requirements and all applicable local government regulatory obligations.

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.

Establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with station operational leaders, local teams, and security business partners   Provide day-to-day operational security support and guidance to station leadership and third-party security business partners   Serve as the first point of contact for operational security incidents, providing oversight, coordination, and escalation as required   Act as the primary operational and tactical representative of American Airlines’ security interests in France and Western Europe, maintaining effective relationships host state regulators and U.S.

government entities (TSA, CBP, U.S. Embassy)   Establish and maintain working relationships with airport authorities and local aviation and airport law enforcement agencies   Ensure day-to-day compliance with the Aircraft Operator Security Programme (AOSP), maintaining accurate documentation aligned with TSA and host-state regulatory requirements   Lead Corporate Security’s response to security events, coordinating with station leadership to manage resolution, reporting, and post-incident actions   Conduct internal investigations relating to customer misconduct, compliance issues, and team member conduct   Perform security risk assessments and audits, including crew hotel and transportation providers, airport security programmes, and station operations  Develop, implement, and continuously monitor security mitigation plans to address identified risks and vulnerabilities   Support regional leadership with financial planning, customer experience initiatives, and the implementation of enhanced security measures during critical or irregular operations   Provide regional support and escalation assistance to Area, Regional, and Global Security Managers, as required All you'll need for success Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience Sound knowledge of aviation security concepts from an airline, airport, regulatory, and/or law enforcement perspective   Minimum of 3+ years’ experience in aviation security, airline operations, or airport operations   Proven organisational and project management skills   Strong written and verbal communication skills   Demonstrated leadership capability, including prior experience managing teams   Ability to prioritise responsibilities and manage competing demands effectively   Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision   Ability to build and maintain effective professional working relationships, both internally and externally   Prior experience working with or within aviation security regulatory bodies preferred   Fluency in both French an