**Job Category:** Safety PL **POSITION PURPOSE** Manages all Operations Security programs in accordance with Republic Airways’ goals and objectives. Ensures regulatory compliance. Serves as Aircraft Operator Security Coordinator (AOSC) or alternate. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES** _To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions._ + Serves as Aircraft Operator Security Coordinator (AOSC) or alternate. + Manages the Company’s Security Management System to include data entry and analysis. + Ensures regulatory compliance, including Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations (49 CFR), Aircraft Operator Standard Security Program (AOSSP), Private Charter Standard Security Program (PCSSP), Transport Canada Security Program, applicable U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, foreign host government security programs, and any new or changing regulations + Receives, investigates and responds to Transportation Security Administration and Customs allegations of regulatory non-compliance. Represents Republic Airways at informal conferences and/or formal hearings and negotiates and requests final settlement to close open cases. + Provides operational coordination of security related incidents to include notification to governmental agencies. + Corresponds, interfaces, communicates, and maintains effective working relationships with various internal customers, and external agencies including but not limited to TSA, Federal Aviation Administration, CBP, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Department of Transportation, Department of Defense (DoD), Federal, State, and local law enforcement. + Participates in Regional Airline Association Security Council and partner security oversight committees. + Acts as liaison between Republic Airways Inc. and the TSA, FBI, foreign host government agencies, etc. regarding issues of aviation security and emergencies. + Conducts reviews of security information in applicable training programs, as required by the Security Program. + Completes audits required by the Security Program. + Serves as an Aviation Employee Vetting Manager and is responsible for the company’s compliance. + Responsible for security portions of the International Air Transport Association Operational Safety (IOSA) Audit, DoD, corporate TSA audits, and foreign host government audits. + Must be available for on-call 24/7 assignment to respond promptly to any security incidents. + Fosters the Company’s core values and culture throughout the work environment. + Performs other duties as assigned. **REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES** _The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to perform this job._ EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE. + Bachelor’s degree in an aviation related field or equivalent. + Requires 3 years of aviation experience in management and/or regulatory compliance. + Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. + Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. + Ability to effectively present information to groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. + Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. + Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. + Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. + Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance. PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE + Prefer at least 5 years of experience, including some training experience. LANGUAGE SKILLS Able to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Able to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Able to effectively present information to groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Able to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. REASONING/PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITY Able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Able to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. DECISION MAKING Makes decisions to support strategic decisions. Decisions tend to be medium range and of medium significance with moderate consequences. **PHYSICAL DEMANDS** _The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job._ + Able to move about the work environment. + Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear. **WORK ENVIRONMENT** _The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job._ Typically not exposed to extreme environmental conditions. **TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS** Able to travel up to 25% of the time, including overnight travel. **EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, DISABILITY, AND VETERAN ACCOMODATIONS** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. **Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability and Veteran Accommodations** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Founded in 1974 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Republic Airways is one of the largest regional airlines in North America. Republic operates a fleet of 200+ Embraer 170/175 aircraft and offers scheduled passenger service with 900 daily flights to 80+ cities in the U.S. and Canada. Republic continues to lead the way in innovation and operational excellence for 50 years. The unrivaled work being done by our over 6,000 Associates sets us apart from the competition. We are in an era of growth and untapped potential across the aviation industry. It’s an exciting time to be part of our Company, from corporate positions to the flight deck. No matter your role, your opportunities are elevated at Republic Airways. Republic Airways fosters a culture of trust, respect, care and fun. We believe our people and the passion they bring to their work is what distinguishes us. We work to encourage, support and invest in our Associates both professionally and personally. We live and breathe our Vision, Mission, Culture Statement and Guiding Principles — those words are put into action each and every day at Republic.