Regional Director, Northeast Operations

Global Elite Group- Providing world-class aviation security through innovation and people committed to excellence.

Global Elite Group is a highly specialized aviation security company, comprised of a diverse and collaborative team of committed professionals, industry leaders, and subject matter experts who rely on optimized processes and tools to deliver quality services. 

Our team members are in the forefront of homeland security, safeguarding infrastructure and ensuring seamless and secure operations in many of the largest and busiest airports in the country. 

Global is an equal opportunity employer.  All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Benefits:

• Annual Salary $125,000-$150,000
• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off
• 401k
• Employee engagement, professional development, and opportunities for advancement
• Team collaboration with transparency and group input

Position Overview:

We are in search of an ambitious and proactive Aviation Security professional that will provide oversight of our Aviation Security operation covering the Northeast region of the country.  You will work cohesively and cooperatively as a part of the team maintaining client satisfaction, and operational efficiency of all airport locations within the designated region.  The successful candidate will be well-versed in Aviation Security principals, TSA regulations and compliance, and able to rely on experience, sound judgement, and critical thinking to plan, organize and implement goals and objectives.   

Ideal candidates will have a positive outlook, experience as an effective leader, and ability to manage multiple scopes of work from a high level.  Members of our operations management team are highly motivated, detail oriented, organized, able to multitask and meet strict deadlines. 

Essential Functions (include but not limited to): Under the direction and leadership of the Operations Vice President and Senior Vice President, the Regional Director has the overall responsibility to ensure that all station operations are performed in a consistent manner with the agreed procedures and protocol in accordance with company, TSA, airport, and client standards. The Regional Director directs, plans, organizes, and coordinates with our JFK, LGA, EWR, BOS and PWM Airport Managers and fellow Regional Directors.

Responsibilities:

• Effectively represent the company and successfully interoperate with Airport Authority, TSA, CBP Airport Police etc., as appropriate.
• Meet with the client and stakeholders to ensure quality services, identify trends, and assure compliance with contractual requirements
• Effectively monitor and guide subordinate Airport Managers
• Directly manage and support station staffing/recruitment efforts in conjunction with our recruitment department
• Actively support business development in the region
• Actively support all station startups in the region
• Travel throughout the region and to management meetings nationwide as required
• Implement and support effective recruitment, staffing/scheduling, training, and performance evaluations
• Perform station/airport audits in conjunction with our training, compliance, and quality assurance departments
• Provide detailed responses to LOI’s and other inspections/audits/training visit findings within two (2) business days and oversee follow through to those corrective actions plans
• Complete all tasks as assigned by the SVP
• Ensure all security functions are performed in accordance with TSA (Transportation Security Administration) regulations and corporate policies
• Evaluate station performance deficiencies and administer corrective measures in accordance with Human Resources policies and in conjunction with Airport managers
• Ensure that payroll reporting is completed accurately and within the established guidelines and deadlines. Ensure that all FRS reports are accurate and on time
• Assist with the GM/SM/PM evaluations
• Ensure cost effective measures across all regional airport operations
• Working with the station management to coordinate with the Training and Compliance department on all training (initial and recurrent) of station personnel
• Ensure that Safeguarding is in place for all company equipment and vehicles
• Ensure that exceptional customer service is provided to our clients
• Weekly meetings with stations to ensure they are supported and have needs met (chain of command to VP/HQ)

Northeast Region Specific:

• Attend KAAMCO, NIAAMCO, TFAC meetings
• Prepare for and attend monthly client performance meetings

Successful candidates will be:

• Able to build effective relationships - Establish and maintain strong, enduring, and effective relationships within the company and with our clients, employees, teammates, and the airport/aviation community
• Able to shape the future - Envision a future state aligned to the client’s needs and company objectives, set the direction, and execute a plan with the changes necessary to make it happen
• Able to deliver results – Consistently meet expectations and deliver value to our clients
• Able to energize the team - Create a positive, engaging work environment where people can develop and excel, and foster a diverse and inclusive culture that builds trust and aligns with our company values
• Able to model personal excellence, integrity, and accountability – As a role model demonstrate commitments to personal excellence and setting high standards for ethical behavior and integrity. Ability to model a culture of excellence and a well-trained, energized, and successful team.
• Able to support a culture where everyone matters, and everyone belongs
• Able to delight clients with quality services and superior experiences
• A proactive thinker with an outgoing personality who is comfortable speaking in front of groups and interacting with company colleagues and employees.

Minimum Requirements:

• U.S. citizen, U. S. national or permanent resident
• Valid state issued driver's license with clean driving record
• At least five (5) years relevant experience in a major installation or business
• Resides within commuting distance of our one of the major airports in the region (JFK, EWR, LGA, BOS or PWM).
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Within the past five (5) years, must have successful experience managing a major security or screening operation
• Working knowledge of the aviation security industry to successfully implement compliant and quality aviation security operations.
• AAAE Airport Certified Employee (ACE) or Certified Member (CM) Security Certification required within six months of hire.
  • Current certification at time of hire is preferable
• Ability to successfully pass background checks and drug tests as necessary
• Available to work various hours as necessary, weekends and holidays depending on the region’s needs.
• Willing and able to participate in a drug test (either pre-employment or random) with negative results
• Must be willing to pass a 10-year verifiable background check (employment, education, criminal and personal references)
• Must be able to obtain and maintain SIDA badge with Customs seal as distributed by local airport authority and US Customs and Border Patrol
• Must be able to pass any initial and recurrent training classes as administered by the company, and/or local airport authority

One Global provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Salary : $125,000 - $150,000