Vice President Security Hub Operations

Responsibilities

You will lead and manage aviation security operations across Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC) for Emirates, dnata and partner airlines, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient delivery of aircraft, cargo, High Value Cargo (VAL) and Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC) security services.

• Provide strategic direction and stakeholder leadership, driving operational excellence and people development as a key member of the Emirates Group Security senior leadership team.
• Own the planning, delivery and continuous improvement of all aviation security services across DXB and DWC for Emirates and contracted airlines, ensuring compliance with the National Civil Aviation Security Program (NCASP), ICAO Annex 17, Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) and Dubai Police directives.
• Lead and assure aircraft security operations including ramp protection, gate crew room search, aircraft search, guarding and crew operations centre security controls.
• Ensure Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) implementation, audit readiness, technology deployment (e.g., access control, Explosive Trace Detection (ETD)), and staff competency training refreshers without disrupting operational flow.
• Direct the security of dnata VAL operations covering screening, custody, escorting, secure storage, handover protocols and chain‑of‑custody integrity aligned to Regulatory Agent (RA)/Air Cargo Carrier (ACC), Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA), Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) and ISO 28000 standards where applicable.
• Oversee security operations for EKFC across both facilities and related off‑airport installations, embedding the Known Supplier concept to secure inbound supplies from origin to EKFC.
• Partner with DCAA, Dubai Police on oversight, testing and corrective actions to maintain rigorous standards for Emirates and other airline customers.
• Lead OALs (Other Airlines) ensuring service adoption and local implementation of airline‑specific SOPs and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) across terminals and cargo.
• Oversee screening methodology and trace detection in line with NCASP and ICAO requirements, conduct risk assessments and drive corrective actions with Aviation Security Quality Assurance (AVSEC QA) for audit findings.
• Build proactive partnerships with EKAS, dnata Sky Cargo, Emirates Engineering, external airport agencies and regulators.
• Motivate and develop a diverse team of security and operational professionals, overseeing workforce planning, training compliance, performance and succession planning.
• Serve as part of the EGS senior leadership team, contributing to strategy, governance, budget management, data‑driven continuous improvement and risk mitigation.

• Minimum of 12 years of experience in Safety & Security (General).
• Completed a degree or honours (12‑+3 equivalent).
• Comprehensive knowledge of airline security operations on the ramp, cargo terminals and flight catering facilities.
• Proficiency in drafting security policies and procedures, operating manuals and contracts.
• ICAO certification as an Aviation Security Professional Manager is highly desirable.