Security Specialist, Aviation & Maritime (Level 1)

About the role

The Security Specialist – Aviation & Maritime is an integral member of the MedAire Aviation Security Centre and supports a 24/7 global aviation and maritime security operations capability. The role provides real‑time assessment, advisory, coordination, and monitoring support to clients operating in complex and dynamic security environments.

The Security Specialist – A&M is responsible for the day-to-day delivery of high-quality written and verbal aviation and maritime security briefings, assessments, and alerts to organizations in the aviation, commercial maritime, and luxury yachting sectors. The role supports client and Regional Security Centre (RSC) situational awareness through continuous monitoring, timely escalation, and the production of actionable intelligence‑led advice aligned with MedAire methodology.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver best‑in‑class, bespoke verbal and written aviation and maritime security assessments to a multinational client base operating in complex and high‑risk environments
• Own and manage aviation and maritime security cases from receipt through resolution, ensuring accurate documentation, timely escalation, and clear client communication
• Collect, analyse, and disseminate security, safety, or disruption issues affecting aviation and maritime operations, in line with guidance from regional and functional analysts, including monitoring crisis escalation indicators and threat triggers
• Maintain continuous situational awareness of the global aviation and maritime security environment through structured research, intelligence monitoring, and analysis
• Draft, issue, and update alerts, advisories, and assessments, ensuring consistency with MedAire risk methodology, escalation thresholds, and quality standards
• Deliver training, briefings, and consultancy engagements for clients and internal stakeholders as required
• Travel on an exceptional basis to support crisis response, client engagement, or professional development, and to develop local aviation and maritime networks where appropriate
• Develop and maintain a thorough, current understanding of geopolitical, aviation, and maritime developments affecting client operations and risk exposure
• Become fully conversant with and comply with all internal systems, tools, and procedures, including attending mandatory and role‑specific training as agreed with line management
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation within proprietary systems, covering case notes, assessments, and client communications

• Exercise sound judgement in determining when issues require escalation to senior analysts or management, particularly during crisis or time‑critical situations
• Demonstrates professionalism, discretion, and accountability in all client‑facing communications, including during periods of elevated operational stress.

Required Work Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience in aviation security, risk, intelligence, or travel‑related field, such as military, government, public safety, NGO, journalism, or relevant academic research
• Experience sourcing, analysing, and briefing security information to senior stakeholders or decision‑makers
• Experience in the aviation sector (preferred), ideally in security, operations, flight planning, or risk advisory roles
• Experience in the maritime sector (desirable)
• Experience in writing for senior management and business decision-makers
• Customer service/ client facing experience

• Degree‑level qualification in security studies, intelligence studies, aviation security, international relations, politics, journalism.
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• Post‑graduate qualification in security studies, intelligence analysis, aviation security, international relations, journalism, or a related field

Additional Information

Flexible working hours and shift work are required, including weekends and holidays.

By joining MedAire, an International SOS company, you will contribute to a global network dedicated to protecting people and organisations. We offer a dynamic and respectful workplace where expertise, innovation, and collaboration drive our success. 

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