Overview

Intro 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! Why you'll love this job 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. What you'll do Supports rotation of assigned areas as deemed appropriate by department leadershipDevelops, updates and audits security programs submitted to government authoritiesDevelops, updates and reviews security training programs to ensure compliance with applicable regulationsAnalyzes and interprets U.S. and foreign government security and border control agency regulations affecting assigned security programs and ensure they are incorporated into AAs operating programs and proceduresCoordinates review of new security regulations with all internal AA departments to develop an implementation plan and formulate responses to regulators and industry bodiesDevelops relationships with departmental stakeholders, security service providers and regulators to review assigned security programs and drive continuous compliance improvementPerforms regular outreach visits and audits to ensure compliance with applicable security regulationsInvestigates 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 executedDevelops data driven reporting to show compliance and performance trends for responsible programsCompiles and presents compliance data for the SeMS Security Data Analysis Group which highlight performance successes, failures and compliance risk exposureWorks 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 measuresRepresents AA at industry trade association meetings (including A4A, IATA, ATAC, host government, etc.) as requestedDevelops briefing materials on program status and present to senior leadership All you'll need for success Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job ExperienceBachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience/training5 years work experience in the aviation industry3 years of work experience interpreting regulatory requirements2 years work experience in project managementExperience in interpreting new customs and immigration regulations and assessing impact to the operationExperience with policy and procedures development to support implementation of regulatory programsExperience with interdepartmental project management Skills, Licenses & Certifications Ability to analyze performance and risk based on existing and impending regulations; provide feedback to appropriate levels of managementAbility to work to tight deadlines and effectively manage multiple conflicting and frequently changing projects/prioritiesAbility to demonstrate analytical capabilities, problem-solving skills, and project management skillsAbility to demonstrate strong writing, negotiation, attention to detail and accuracy, comfortable communicating with all levels of internal and external stakeholder