Aviation Security Editor- 5 years of experience Required
MedAire · Phoenix, AZ · 1 mo ago
On-siteAdministrativeFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Edit and publish aviation security alerts, advisories, and assessments in line with AVSEC thresholds and editorial standards.
- Apply the AVSEC Alert Quick Reference Guide to ensure correct alert staging, formatting, and lifecycle continuity.
- Act as a quality gatekeeper for AVSEC content, preventing duplication or misclassification.
- Draft and edit short advisories for breaking aviation security events and ensure timely delivery to clients.
- Ensure consistency of aviation security outputs across service lines and alignment with MedAire standards.
- Maintain alignment to a certain extent with International SOS editors and regional security teams.
- Maintain reporting discipline, including adherence to daily workflows, publishing timelines, and operational requirements.
- Provide editorial feedback and support to Security Specialists and analysts, including structured feedback.
- Support training and development of team members to improve content quality and reporting standards.
- Respond to client queries related to aviation security content as required, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and professionalism in all outputs.
- Provide editorial oversight across multiple content formats, including written and multimedia deliverables.
- Collaborate closely with global editorial, aviation, and regional security teams to ensure alignment and consistency.
- Apply sound editorial judgement to prioritise, escalate, and manage content during fast-moving or high-impact aviation security events.
- Builds strong working relationships across teams and regions; communicates proactively and supports collaboration in high-pressure environments.
- Produces clear, concise, and well-structured outputs tailored to operational and client needs; ensures consistency and quality of all content.
- Applies critical thinking and judgement to prioritise information and assess relevance during fast-moving aviation security events.
- Uses CMS and operational tools effectively to manage and deliver aviation security content in line with required standards.
Required Skills and Knowledge
- High proficiency in copy-editing and proof-reading, particularly for time-sensitive security content.
- Strong understanding of aviation security concepts including airspace, airports, operational risk and alerting discipline.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and actionable content.
- Strong attention to detail and analytical judgement.
- Able to priorities and manage multiple tasks in a 24/7 operational environment.
- Advanced digital literacy, including content management systems and Microsoft Office tools.
- Ability to collaborate across regions and functions, and cross-functional teams.
- Integrated cultural sensitivity considerations into operations, communications, and client interactions.
Required Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in journalism, international relations, security studies, or related field.
- International experience and multimedia exposure preferred.
- Additional training or certification in aviation security, intelligence, or risk analysis preferred.
Required Languages
Fluent in English. Additional languages are an advantage.
Travel / Rotation Requirements
Ability to work in a rotating shift pattern aligned with 24/7 operations, including weekends and public holidays. Ability to support high-tempo operational periods during global aviation security events.