Wizz Air is a leading European low-cost airline. Our mission is to provide affordable and reliable air travel to everyone, everywhere, while minimizing our environmental impact. We are proud to foster a diverse and inclusive team of over 8,000 employees from more than 110 nationalities, who share our values of inclusivity, positivity, dedication, integrity, and sustainability.
As a rapidly expanding airline, we offer exciting career opportunities across a range of functions, from flight operations to engineering, customer experience, finance, and more. We provide extensive training and development opportunities to help our employees grow and succeed in their roles. Joining Wizz Air means joining a team that is passionate about aviation, dedicated to excellence, and committed to making air travel accessible and sustainable for all. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in the aviation industry, we welcome you to explore our job opportunities and become a part of our success story.
Security Operations Manager
Based in Budapest
Purpose of the role
The Security Operations Manager reports to the Senior Security Manager Wizz Air Central.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the Security Operations team, fostering professional growth, enhancing skillsets, and conducting regular individual development reviews.
- Promote and enforce Group AVSEC security standards across all operational areas.
- Ensure effective risk analysis, threat assessment, and timely response capabilities.
- Oversee all matters related to the No-Fly list.
- Plan and implement security measures for flights with potentially disruptive passengers (INAD/DEPO), including comprehensive risk assessments.
- Coordinate aircraft protection procedures in cooperation with AOC Security Managers, ensuring alignment with Group security standards.
- Lead the Conflict Zone Action Group, ensuring continuous oversight of operations in conflict zones.
- Lead the Security Desk Specialists, ensuring 24/7 security monitoring and incident response capabilities.
- Collaborate with Security Operations Coordinators to support internal reporting and forecasting by gathering, analyzing, and consolidating data from diverse sources, including media, social platforms, and research bodies. Prepare and distribute daily, weekly, and ad-hoc security reports and crew briefings.
- Coordinate the implementation and management of travel security program measures.
MEETINGS
Participating in:
- Security Council meeting - attend
- Weekly Security meeting – attend
- Safety and Quality Council - attend (optional)
- D15 & AOG meeting - attend (optional)
- Weekly 1 on 1 with Senior Security Manager - attend
AUTHORITIES OF THE FUNCTION
The Security Manager has the authority to:
- Approve adding or deleting No Fly List record for unruly passenger
Experience
3+ years working experience with 2+ experience working in aviation industry in managerial position
Hard skills
- Computer proficiency
- ICAO ASTP/Management or IATA Management;
- Security audit and Quality Control
- SeMS
- Threat assessment
Education
Bachelors or Master’s degree
Language
Fluent in English (both written and spoken)
Skills and competencies
- Good communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Attention to details
- Strong problem-solving abilities
When applying, please only provide valid information regarding your educational background and certificates, as the original documents will be requested during the hiring process.
We look forward to meeting you and learning more about your skills and experience. Join the Wizz Air team and discover the world of opportunities.
