The Allegheny County Airport Authority [ACAA] invites you aboard our mission to create meaningful travel experiences in the aviation industry. As Pittsburgh’s gateway to the world, both Pittsburgh International Airport and Allegheny County Airport serve as beacons of change and connectivity for our region. As a member of our crew, you will directly serve, inspire, and advance our community in significant ways that impact the daily lives of others and the future of our organization. Whether you have a passion for travel, an appreciation for aeronautics and aviation, or an unparalleled love for the city of Pittsburgh, ACAA provides the opportunity for the next chapter of your career to take flight. 

Our culture is one that emphasizes high performance, innovation, and learning. We know that those things only happen when everyone who works in an organization is properly empowered, equipped, and enabled in their roles to make an impact. At ACAA success is a shared responsibility, and we look forward to supporting and developing the unique strengths you could bring to our team.

Job Summary

Under the limited direction of the Director, Airport Security, is responsible for the Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) security compliance initiatives and programs to ensure proper management, implementation, effectiveness, and compliance with the Transportation Security Regulation (TSR) Part 1542, applicable Security Directives (SDs), and the Airport Security Program (ASP). The incumbent will also develop, implement, and enforce the Security Violation Program, inclusive of security violations observed by employees under Airport Rules and Regulations, the ASP, and/or federal partners.

Here is how the Manager, Security Compliance will help:   

• Oversee the operation of the Airport ID badging office to ensure correct credentialling of all airport badge holders and proper maintenance of the credentialing database.
• Develop, implement, and manage security programs such as inspection and audit programs, including developing project goals and metric tracking. Ensure compliance with TSA-issued SDs and regulations, ASP, and other departmental policies and procedures.
• Prepare capital budget requests and justifications for future Projects.
• Initiate corrective action, including proper notification, for any non-compliance with the ASP and applicable Security Directives.
• Serve as a liaison with TSA and other federal/local law enforcement agencies as an alternate Airport Security Coordinator (ASC).
• Manage contracted services such as security access control system, guard services, and law enforcement, ensuring contractual compliance, invoice review and accuracy, budget preparation, and budget/actual variance awareness and explanations.
• Conduct periodic inspections of construction projects and audits of airport personnel access control identification media.
• Conduct, record, and report on audits of tenant-controlled lock and key systems, including de-briefing the tenants and following up to ensure findings were closed out.
• Perform routine assessments of all PIT security systems, procedures, and access control devices, providing written reports and improvement recommendations.
• Review the ASP for continuous improvements and provide recommendations on updates, amendments, or areas to be destroyed.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and/or administering various security measures and systems, including managing the terminal’s computerized access control system and closed-circuit television (CCTV) system.
• Research industry/market trends and analyze business needs to recommend innovative technologies, policies, and procedures to advance/enhance airport security.
• Oversee the daily and monthly billing, tracking, and processing of all payments for contract guard services.
• Manage additional projects assigned in order to expand capabilities and to expand knowledge of airport security.
• Attend training, seminars, and conferences for continuous professional development opportunities
• Performs other related tasks as assigned or required.

The successful candidate for the role of Manager, Security Compliance will demonstrate the following key competencies needed in our culture:

• Communication - Able to clearly articulate goals and objectives to the team; Listens for understanding first with peers, superiors and subordinates; 
• Strategic Thinking - Able to problem-solve for short-term (quarterly) challenges to accomplish key goals; Able to develop plans to achieve efficient, on-time results
• Team Leadership - Lead and anticipate the pace and process of change effectively; Drive talent development as a team and individually; Takes accountability for team results; Recognizes and rewards excellence on the team
• Customer Centricity - Motivates team to identify new ways to improve customer experience; Identifies systemic improvements that could positively impact customers

Qualifications

Requirements to apply for the role of Manager, Security Compliance are:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Aviation Management or a related field.
• Five years related experience in developing and/or managing security programs. Aviation experience is a plus.
• Current certification as an Airport Security Coordinator (ASC), or ability to acquire within one year of appointment
• Possess, or obtain before employment, a valid driver’s license. Note: License must be maintained throughout employment

We also expect that candidates will demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities in most cases:  

• Considerable knowledge of current TSA security regulations and Security Directives.
• Considerable ability to exercise sound judgment and resourcefulness.
• Considerable ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Software including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of airport security systems that support ID media credentialing processes, security access control, and CCTV systems.
• Knowledge of financial and business concepts, including the policies, practices, and techniques of general management and administration.
• Travel 5 to 10.

Don’t meet every requirement?

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. As a Smarter Airport, we recognize that talent is not always related job history and skills come from valuable experiences that aren’t always shown on a resume. If you are excited to make a positive change for our region, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for our organization, whether it be this role or another.

Caring For Our Crew

At ACAA, we’ve got you covered. That applies to how we equip, empower, and enable our people to do their jobs. It also applies to our benefits, which are broader and more valuable than what many other employers offer:

• We offer two plan options for healthcare coverage from high-quality insurance carriers, as well as an ACAA-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) that will help offset the cost of many medical expenses.
  • ACAA employees pay almost $1,200 less per year in healthcare payroll contributions than the average employee in other companies, according to market surveys.
  • When HRA funding is included, the health-plan deductibles paid by ACAA employees are about $1,200 lower on average than the costs paid by employees of other companies.
  • ACAA does not require that employees meet a separate deductible for pharmacy expenses before prescription-drug coverage kicks in.
• ACAA’s dental plans (included with healthcare coverage) offer an option covering children’s orthodontia.
• Employees also can take advantage of a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to help pay for health care and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.
• All eligible full-time ACAA employees participate in the Allegheny County Employees Pension Plan, a defined-benefit plan that vests after 10 years of service.
• Employees also may participate in a Deferred Compensation Plan, which allows them to contribute part of their pay on a pre-tax basis into long-term retirement investments.
• A robust Employee Assistance Program (including access to free counselling sessions, financial guidance, and care coordination), life insurance options, a wellness program, and eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program round out ACAA’s exemplary benefits. 

About Allegheny County Airport Authority

Allegheny County Airport Authority, which manages Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Allegheny County Airport (AGC), is committed to transforming Pittsburgh’s airports to reflect and serve the community, inspire the industry, and advance the region’s role as a world leader. 

Pittsburgh International Airport serves nearly 10 million passengers annually on 17 carriers and was named by Fast Company magazine as One of the Most Innovative Companies in the World as well as a finalist in its World Changing Ideas awards, both in 2020. PIT’s first-of-its-kind microgrid – which completely powers the airport campus through natural gas and solar energy – has won numerous awards for resiliency and sustainability. 

PIT is in the midst of an ambitious terminal modernization that will make the passenger experience more efficient and deliver real opportunity for the region. The $1.4 billion new terminal program will construct a smarter, greener airport, inspired by the best of our region. The updated terminal lands in 2025 and will be the first airport terminal in the U.S. to be built from the ground-up post-pandemic, designed and constructed with the highest public health standards in mind.

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