• Air Traffic Control Assistant
• Air Traffic Controller
• Air Traffic Engineer
• Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
• Aircraft Refueller
• Airfield Operations
• Airline Pilot
• Airport Cleaner
• Aviation Security Officers
• Baggage Handler
• Cabin Crew
• Cargo Agent
• Customs and Excise Officers
• Firefighter
• Immigration Officers
• Information Desk Assistants
• Passenger Service Agents (check-in)
• Retail Sales Assistants
• Terminal Duty Manager
• Working at Airports

Aviation Security Officer

The Work

Aviation Security Officers protect passengers, crew, airport staff, aircraft, buildings and airport property.

They have to question and physically search passengers. Luggage has to be x-rayed and sometimes searched manually. Vehicles also need to be screened.

The work also involves patrolling buildings and guarding the boundaries of the airport.

Aviation Security Officers sometimes have to detain suspects. When detaining suspects the Aviation Security Officer must comply with the law. They must complete reports after all incidents.

The work involves customer care such as giving directions and helping lost children find their families.

Skills and Personal Attributes

These must include:

• A high standard of physical fitness; able to chase suspects if necessary.
• Normal colour vision.
• Good verbal communication and listening skills.
• Observation skills.
• The ability to think quickly in an emergency.
• Being able to remain calm under pressure.
• Have good customer care skills.
• Being patient when dealing with nervous or angry customers.
• Team working and Shift work.

Entry Requirements

• All applicants need a 5 year work history record.
• They must have had EU residency for at least the last five years.
• They must be aged 21 or over for insurance purposes.
• Experience in an appropriate background e.g.: The Prison Service can be helpful.
• You will need to pass a full and strict criminal record check.

Training

Training is provided on-the-job and includes DFT Level 1 Security Aviation qualification.

Hours

Full time, part time, temporary and seasonal work is available.

The work will be based on a 24 hour rota including bank holidays and weekends.

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