Manager – Security
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About the Role
Joby Aviation is seeking a Security Manager to lead security operations for its urban air mobility service in Dubai. You will oversee aviation security, vertiport security, facility security, and personnel security, and serve as the key interface with UAE regulators.
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Responsibilities
- Act as the company’s Security focal point in the UAE, promoting a security first culture across all operations
- Oversee security risk assessments across all operational areas – including aviation, vertiport, and facility domains
- Manage and investigate all security incidents, breaches, and irregularities; prepare reports and implement corrective actions
- Manage physical security across all company facilities in the UAE, including offices, maintenance hangars, and training centers
- Develop, implement, and maintain the Security Management System (SeMS) in compliance with UAE regulations and ICAO Annex 17
- Monitor the evolving security threat landscape and advise the UAE General Manager on potential impacts
- Serve as the day to day point of contact with UAE regulatory authorities (GCAA, DCAA, Dubai Police, etc.) on security matters
- Partner with vertiport operator(s) and the RTA to align security standards
- Support internal and external security audits and ensure timely resolution of findings
- Develop and deliver security awareness training for all UAE based staff and conduct security emergency response drills
Requirements
- 7+ years of security experience
- Sound working knowledge of UAE aviation regulations (GCAA/DCAA), ICAO Annex 17, and aviation security management principles
- Experience conducting security risk assessments and developing security plans across multiple operational domains
- Familiarity with physical and facility security principles, including access control, perimeter security, and surveillance systems
- Working exposure to GCAA, DCAA, FAA, EASA, or equivalent military/government aviation authority
- Appropriate Security Management System (SeMS) knowledge and experience
- Confident in delivery of written reports, risk assessments, and briefings to senior management
- Good organisational skills, including project management
- Fluent in English (ICAO Level 4 minimum)
- Arabic speaker
- Ability to pass AVSEC security clearance
- Eligibility to work in the UAE
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Overview
- Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate and experienced aviation security professional to join our UAE team.
- This role will launch Joby’s first urban air mobility (UAM) air taxi service in cooperation with Dubai's RTA.
- You will report to Joby’s UAE General Manager and work closely with US based Head of Safety and Head of Security.
Role Summary
- As Security Manager, you will be the primary focal point for all security matters across UAE operations.
- This includes aviation security, vertiport security, facility security, and personnel security.
- This role does not carry Post Holder accountability but holds significant responsibility for day to day coordination and improvement of security posture.
- You will serve as the key interface with UAE regulatory authorities including GCAA and DCAA.
- This full time role is located in Dubai, UAE; remote work not permitted. Over 15% travel expected to the US or other locations.
Responsibilities
- Act as the company’s Security focal point in the UAE, promoting a security first culture.
- Oversee security risk assessments across all operational areas and implement mitigation measures.
- Manage and investigate all security incidents, breaches, and irregularities.
- Manage physical security across all company facilities in the UAE.
- Develop, implement, and maintain the Security Management System (SeMS).
- Monitor the evolving security threat landscape and advise the UAE General Manager.
- Serve as day to day point of contact with UAE regulatory authorities on security matters.
- Partner with vertiport operator(s) and the RTA to align security standards.
- Support internal and external security audits and ensure timely resolution of findings.
- Develop and deliver security awareness training and conduct security emergency response drills.
Required
- 7+ years of security experience.
- Sound working knowledge of UAE aviation regulations (GCAA/DCAA), ICAO Annex 17, and aviation security management principles.
- Experience conducting security risk assessments and developing security plans.
- Familiarity with physical and facility security principles.
- Working exposure to GCAA, DCAA, FAA, EASA, or equivalent aviation authority.
- Appropriate SeMS knowledge and experience.
- Confident in delivery of written reports, risk assessments, and briefings.
- Good organisational skills, including project management.
- Fluent in English (ICAO Level 4 minimum).
- Arabic speaker.
- Ability to pass AVSEC security clearance.
- Eligibility to work in the UAE.
Desired
- 10+ years of aviation security experience.
- Advanced degree with an Aviation Security specialty.
- Formal security or safety training (Military, FAA, GCAA, EASA, ICAO, or equivalent).
- Law enforcement or military security experience.
- Prior experience as an appointed Post Holder for SMS and/or Security under an AOC.
- Prior experience working with UAE governmental or aviation transportation authorities.
- Experience in vertiport, heliport, or non traditional aviation infrastructure environments.
- Emirati National.
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