Aviation Security Inspector

Role Purpose

To independently conduct aviation security inspections, audits, tests, and field monitoring activities across airports and regulated aviation entities to verify compliance with applicable aviation security regulations, standards, and approved security programmes. The role supports the effective implementation of aviation security oversight by assessing operational practices, reviewing documentation, identifying non-compliance, and reporting findings and corrective actions under the direction of the Head of Aviation Security Section.

• Conduct independent aviation security inspections, audits, tests, and assessments at airports and regulated aviation entities to verify compliance with applicable aviation security regulations, standards, and approved security programmes.
• Assess aviation security procedures, operational practices, and control measures implemented by regulated entities to determine their effectiveness and level of compliance with approved requirements.
• Review aviation security documentation, records and security programmes submitted by regulated entities to verify accuracy, completeness and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Identify non-compliance, deficiencies or weaknesses observed during inspections and audits, analyse underlying causes, and document findings in accordance with established inspection methodologies.
• Prepare clear and accurate inspection, audit and test reports, including findings, observations, and recommended corrective actions, and submit them to the Head of Aviation Security Section for review and follow‑up.
• Monitor the implementation of corrective actions by regulated entities, verify closure of findings, and conduct follow‑up inspections as required to ensure sustained compliance.
• Participate in and support aviation security investigations, special inspections or assessment activities as assigned, gathering evidence, reviewing information and contributing technical input.
• Provide technical guidance and on‑the‑job support to Aviation Security Officers during inspections and field activities to ensure consistent application of inspection standards and procedures.
• Maintain inspection records and databases, contribute to the identification of recurring issues or trends, and support continuous improvement of aviation security oversight processes.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned, consistent with the operational and regulatory oversight responsibilities of the Aviation Security Section.

• Higher Diploma in Aviation Security, Aviation Management, Airport Operations, Security Studies, Public Safety, or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Security, Aviation Management, Security Studies, Public Safety, or a related discipline is considered an advantage.
• Master’s degree in Aviation Security, Aviation Management, Security Studies, Public Safety, or a related discipline is considered an additional advantage.

• ICAO Aviation Security (AVSEC) Certification or equivalent aviation security training aligned with the National Civil Aviation Security Programme (NCASP).
• ICAO National Aviation Security Inspector Certification or equivalent inspection and oversight training relevant to civil aviation authorities.
• Aviation Security Quality Control or Audit Training, covering inspection techniques, compliance verification, and reporting.
• Aviation Security Risk Assessment or Risk Management Training, relevant to threat identification, mitigation measures and contingency planning.

• Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience in aviation security, airport operations, aviation safety, inspection, audit or regulatory oversight roles within civil aviation authorities, airports, airlines, regulated aviation entities or related aviation environments, for candidates holding a Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience in aviation security, inspection, audit, compliance or regulatory support roles within civil aviation authorities, airports, airlines or regulated aviation entities, for candidates holding a Master’s degree.