The Aviation Security Coordinator plays a vital role in ensuring Fiji Airways complies with all aviation security regulatory and statutory requirements. This position is actively engaged in daily aviation security operations and is responsible for maintaining the Airline Operators' Security Programmes (AOSPs), ensuring alignment with both local and international aviation authority standards. Operating in a 24/7 environment, the Coordinator also oversees administrative tasks, security reporting, service provider management, training coordination, and regulatory communications-safeguarding the integrity and effectiveness of aviation security operations across the Fiji Airways Group.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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Ensure compliance with the Fiji National Civil Aviation Security Programme and foreign AOCs.
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Maintain and update security procedures, SOPs, and station-specific documentation.
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Draft internal communications on aviation security risks, directives, and safety culture initiatives.
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Track and manage regulatory approvals, certificates, exemptions, and service provider agreements.
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Verify and process invoices for aviation security services and maintain contract registers.
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Maintain aviation security records, process occurrence reports, and prepare mandatory submissions.
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Conduct threat and risk assessments, maintain risk registers, and monitor corrective actions.
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Investigate security incidents and recommend/implement preventive measures.
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Administer background checks, including police clearances for airport passes.
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Deliver security training and awareness sessions and ensure training programs meet regulatory standards.
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Review external service provider training programs for compliance and suitability.
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Process special passenger categories and handle security procedures for the carriage of firearms.
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Perform any additional duties as required to support aviation security operations.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
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Trained and certified in Security Fundamentals by a relevant security authority (aviation preferred).
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Specifically certified in aviation security operations.
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Tertiary qualification desirable
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Aviation security training preferred
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Two (2) years' experience in Airline Administration and Documentation.
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Three (3) years' experience in Aviation Security processes and activities, ideally in an airline or aviation operator environment.
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Two (2) years' experience in Operational Security landscape work.
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One (1) year of experience in Security supervision (three years preferred).
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Possess a valid group two (2) driver's License
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Demonstrate flexibility to adapt to emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs, or technical developments.
Applications close Wednesday, 6 August 2025
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for the next steps of the recruitment process. If you are interested in applying for this role, please submit an online application through our portal on www.fijiairways.com/our-careers
Note: If this is your first time in submitting an application, you will need to create a user account, then use those credentials to sign in to the portal and click on 'APPLY NOW'