Chief Security Officer

One of our clients in the aviation sector is seeking an experienced professional to assume the role of Chief Security Officer (CSO). The CSO will have executive oversight for safeguarding customers, employees, aircraft, facilities, and company assets against unlawful acts, security threats, and operational risks. This role involves developing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive security program that complies fully with the Civil Aviation Security Program (NCASP), Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) regulations, ICAO standards, and internal governance policies.

Key Responsibilities

Security Program Governance: Maintain, execute, and continuously update the Aircraft Operator Security Program Manual (AOSP) and overall security program to ensure full compliance with PCAA, NCASP, and ICAO regulations.

Threat Assessment & Risk Management: Conduct thorough threat evaluations, risk analyses, and intelligence monitoring in coordination with the Aviation Division and local agencies. Implement special anti-sabotage and heightened threat measures as required.

External & Regulatory Liaison: Establish and maintain close operational relationships with PCAA AVSEC, Airports Security Force (ASF), Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), Customs, Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF), Intelligence Bureau (IB), local police, and international station authorities.

Aircraft & Operational Protection: Supplement ASF security measures for aircraft and facility protection, assist law enforcement with VVIP flight security, and coordinate protocols related to anti-hijacking, anti-sabotage, and anti-smuggling operations.

Personnel Clearance & Vetting: Oversee the security vetting and background clearance processes for company personnel through the Intelligence Bureau, Special Branch, and other relevant state security authorities.

Departmental & Staff Governance: Plan, deploy, and train security staff while establishing a clear chain of command. Manage security budgets across various stations and enforce a strict zero-tolerance policy towards corruption and indiscipline.

Audit, Vigilance & Quality Assurance: Lead internal and external security audits, supervise investigation and vigilance units, manage security steering committees, and ensure timely resolution of any security-related findings or risks.

Required Qualifications

Background: Retired senior military officer, Airports Security Force (ASF) veteran, or civil security professional with extensive leadership experience in aviation or corporate security.

Experience: A minimum of 10 to 15 years in security management, demonstrating proven expertise in aviation security, threat assessment, and risk management.

Regulatory Mastery: In-depth knowledge of NCASP, PCAA AVSEC regulations, ICAO Annex 17 standards, and protocols of state security agencies.

Core Competencies: Strong executive leadership capabilities, expertise in threat intelligence analysis, crisis management skills, and the ability to coordinate effectively with multiple agencies.

This role demands a strategic leader capable of ensuring zero security incidents, full regulatory compliance, and seamless coordination with state security agencies. The ideal candidate will bring a disciplined, proactive approach to security governance, backed by extensive operational experience and regulatory knowledge.