Aviation Security Officer – Aberdeen Heliport
We are currently seeking a full time permanent aviation security officer to join the Bristow Aberdeen terminal team, to complete the required security services that are critical for both flight and operational safety.
Principle Responsibilities:
- To control access and egress to restricted areas of the heliport.
- To undertake required security searches of passengers and their luggage to ensure that items being carried are compliant to regulatory, Bristow and client requirements. This involves both hand searches, and the use of x ray equipment.
- To undertake regular foot patrols of the terminals and wider areas around the base to ensure there are no security breaches, such as bags left unattended.
- To assist passengers with any security queries.
- To assist in the event of any emergency situation by performing the duties assigned to the security team.
- To remain vigilant for any safety risks or hazards, and take appropriate action as per department procedures.
- To participate in other terminal/ base tasks as required in support of the operation.
Person Specification
Qualifications:
- X ray experience with valid NXCT desirable, but not essential
- Ground Security Officer (GSO) Level 1, desirable, but not essential
- SIA licence NOT a requirement
Experience:
Previous experience of working in an aviation/ security operational environment is highly desirable, but full training can be given. However, candidates must have experience in working in a front facing, customer service focussed position, and enjoy this type of role.
Skills:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to remain friendly, calm and positive under pressure.
- Conscientious and diligent in performing duties consistently and fairly, and in accordance with documented procedures.
- A problem solver, who is motivated to seek possible solutions when faced with an unfamiliar scenario.
- Ability to work as part of a team, and individually.
- Ability to be discreet, and maintain confidentiality when required.
- Ability to demonstrate a strong safety focus.
Please note this role will require the successful candidates to apply, and be able to be issued with a Disclosure Scotland certificate. The company will pay for this requirement.
The role may require some shift and occasional weekend work.
Candidates must also be able to lift items up to an individual lift weight of 25lb, being the maximum weight of a single piece of luggage allowed on to our flights.
All applicants must be currently eligible to work and live in the UK. All Applicants should submit a CV for this role.
Please note that due to the volume of applications we are unable to respond individually to all applications. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be contacted directly. We would like to thank all applicants for the time and effort taken in applying.
