Aviation Security Manager , WWOS Aviation Security

The Amazon Aviation Security (AvSec) team is seeking an Aviation Security Manager to lead a new air cargo compliance this role you will lead a team of examination officers and oversee compliance with Regulated Air Cargo Agent (RACA) requirements Dangerous Goods handling and a quality assurance program. This is a unique opportunity in a fast-paced high-growth environment where your leadership will directly influence the success of Amazons air network.

We have 2x roles available:
1. Sun - Wed 23:00 - 09:00
2. Wed - Sat 23:00 - 09:00

Key job responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
Lead develop and support a team of examination officers and Operations team
Build strong relationships across operations fostering a culture of security awareness continuous improvement and operational excellence
Review volume forecasts and determine operational staffing requirements to meet business demand
Collaborate with cross-functional partners including Operations Safety Engineering Loss Prevention and Human Resources to accomplish shared objectives
Participate in partner team meetings to drive operational consistency across the network
Compliance & Security Operations
Ensure full compliance with Regulated Air Cargo Agent (RACA) security program requirements and corporate policies
Conduct regular audits and security assessments to verify adherence to security procedures and regulatory standards
Oversee Dangerous Goods classification and handling compliance
Apply industry and Amazon best practices for the secure handling and transportation of air cargo
Clearly communicate security policies and procedures to partner teams providing awareness and guidance
Identify vulnerable processes and systems and provide expert advice and support for security risk remediation
Enhance track and report on key performance metrics

A day in the life
Provide supervisory and tactical management in an area with defined procedures and workflows
Conduct audits and security assessments to ensure compliance
Facilitate successful outcomes for customers
Recommend improvements to tools and procedures
Apply industry and Amazon best practices for the secure transportation of air cargo
Support operational teams from a regulatory and security perspective
Report and manage risks
Support crisis management planning and emergency response
Support investigations of regulatory violations and mitigate risk
Support a single facility develop team members and help leadership by managing problems and escalating roadblocks


About the team
The Aviation Security and Regulatory Compliance (AvSec) team is responsible for air cargo security and regulatory compliance at Amazon. The team is committed to identifying and mitigating risk to people Amazons assets Amazons brand and regulatory standing. Our programs spanning risk mitigation and continuous improvement are built on the foundation of a robust security culture where diligence integrity and operational excellence guide everything we do.

- Bachelors degree or equivalent or experience in an industry role
- Experience working effectively across cross-functional teams and partnering well with people at all levels within an organization
- Experience in relevant industries such as law customer service investigations or project management

- Experience with Lean or Six Sigma analytical techniques
- Experience working in risk/fraud analysis or in compliance organizations

Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

IDE statement:
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