🌍PREMIER Staff Group is seeking an experienced Security Manager on behalf of our client, Aviapartner, a leading international ground handling company. The position is based in Bulgaria and reports directly to the Country Director.
✈️Role Overview
The Security Manager at Aviapartner is responsible for ensuring full compliance with aviation security regulations, maintaining the company’s Security Program, and safeguarding all ground handling operations at the airport. This role plays a critical part in risk management, staff training, and coordination with airport authorities, ensuring that all security procedures are executed to the highest industry standards.
Key Responsibilities
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- Maintain, update and implement the company’s Aviation Security Program in accordance with national and EU regulations.
- Ensure full compliance with the National Civil Aviation Security Program (NCASP / НПСГВ) and international frameworks (ICAO Annex 17; EU Regulation 300/2008; EU 2015/1198; EU 272/2009).
- Successfully pass and maintain a completed background check by the State Agency for National Security (DANS).
- Hold approved access to security-restricted areas, in accordance with border police requirements.
- Ensure company certification and compliance with the Civil Aviation Administration (DG CAA) criteria under the National Training and Certification Program.
- Organize, conduct and oversee theoretical and practical aviation security training for ground handling staff.
- Manage internal quality control processes – monitoring, audits, corrective actions, documentation and reporting.
- Coordinate daily communication and cooperation with Airport Security Departments at all operated airports.
- Conduct threat assessment and risk management activities related to operations, staff, processes and facilities.
- Ensure security procedures are integrated into the operational workflow (ground handling, baggage handling, access control, cargo, aircraft search & protection).
- Lead emergency response and incident investigations related to security breaches or irregularities.
- Maintain strong relationships with regulatory authorities, airport operators and airline partners.
- Continuously evaluate and improve security procedures in accordance with industry best practices.
Requirements
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- Higher education
- Strong English proficiency
- Completed background check (DANS)
- Approved access to security-restricted areas
- Valid aviation security certifications (Modules 1, 2, 2B, 8, 9, 15, 16, etc.)
- Experience in aviation security or ground handling is an advantage
Additional Information
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- Reports to: Country Director
- Category: Manager
- Travel required: Yes
- Position of trust: Yes
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a reputable international company in the aviation sector and lead a strategic function critical to organizational success.
📩 Interested candidates are invited to apply via PREMIER Staff Group. All applications will be handled with the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism.