The Training and Security Manager is responsible for training of Pegasus staff as required by Pegasus Aviation Services and our customers. As Security Manager, responsibilities include being the key designated contact for communications with customers regarding their security programs and the required training of Pegasus staff for security programs.

The Training and Security Manager is responsible for developing learning and development strategies for the Pegasus Employees whose work routine varies while following strict safety, security and set procedures. 

The Training and Security Manager will work with Customers and Regulatory agencies to develop procedures training and ensure proper compliance with the associated rules and regulations required to ground handle our customers aircraft.

This position reports directly to the Quality Systems Manager.

• Review annual training and security programs to ensure recurrent and initial programs follow latest security directives with TSA.
• Ensure Pegasus training and policy remains current with various directives issued by all agencies regarding required security program.
• Implements training, development and security policies and programs, which may include technical and security training, management, organizational development, safety training, and train the trainer programs.
• Administers departmental policies and procedures, evaluates results and performance, and assists with the development of new or modified, strategic plans or policies.
• Resolve training and security problems and tailor training programs as necessary.
• Identify and assess future and current training needs.
• Monitor and evaluate training and security program’s effectiveness and success and periodically report them to Senior Management.
• Assesses training effectiveness and modifies training and security programs to improve results.

• Successfully complete a background investigation, including FBI fingerprints, criminal history, and pre-employment drug test. 
• Experience with company needs lesson planning, development, and implementation.  
• Strong understanding of business goals 
• Possess a valid driver’s license. 
• Minimum of (5) years’ commercial aviation experience  
• Experience with developing Training materials and understanding application of CBP, TSA, EPA, OSHA and USDA and other Regulations to the operations.  
• Experience in OJT of new hires and staff  
• Excellent communication and leadership skills. 
• Familiarity with traditional and modern training methods  
• Must be able to plan, multi-task and manage time effectively. 
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior management and other departments.  
• Strong writing and record keeping ability for reports and training manuals.  
• Applicants be at least 18 years of age. 
• U.S. citizenship or show proof of right to work in the U.S. 
• The ability to fluently read, write, speak, and understand English. 
• The applicant must have the ability to maintain a professional demeanor in a stressful, highly regulated atmosphere. 
• The ability to work under stressful situations and tight time constraints. 
• The applicant will occasionally work nights, weekends, holidays, and in inclement weather as required. 
• Must be able to work independently, or as part of a team, with little or no supervision. 

Language Skills:  

• Read and interpret documents such as FAR’s, foreign aviation regulations, safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.  
• Write maintenance, quality assurance and training reports, operations procedures for Repair Station Manual, Quality System Manual, Repair Station Training Manual, Pegasus Policies & Procedures Manual, and general correspondence. 
• Speak effectively one-on-one and before groups of customers or employees of the organization. 
• Communicate with customers within and outside of the United States. These customers include many for whom English is their second language. Applicant must be patient and tolerant of differing cultural values and lingual challenges. 

Math skills:  

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 

Reasoning Abilities:

• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. 
• Deal with problems involving variables in non-standardized situations. 

Physical Demands: Moderate

• Must be able to lift, carry, move, push, pull and install 30-50 lb. components unassisted, have 20/20 corrected vision, good hearing, and be willing to wear all required safety equipment (Personal Protective Equipment – PPE). Regularly required to use hands, talk, hear, bend, stoop, kneel, and is frequently required to stand, walk. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus.  
• The noise level in the AOA work environment is usually moderate but can vary dramatically depending on location and activity. Occasionally high noise levels exist where hearing protection is required and provided. 

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried Non-Exempt 

The above is not intended to list all possible essential functions or requirements as they are subject to change.  The employer reserves the right to revise or change this description.  This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.   All employees are expected to work varying hours of compensated overtime to accomplish various duties.  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the above essential duties and meet the physical demands.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to meet these conditions.  

Work Where it Matters

Pegasus Aviation Services, an Akima company, is not just another aviation contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At Pegasus, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, Pegasus provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, Pegasus delivers efficient, flexible, and safe aviation services as it supports domestic and international passenger and freighter airlines.

As a Pegasus employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.