Aviation Security Trainer

Job description & person specification

Title: Aviation Security Trainer

Location: Training Team Office at Terminal

Reporting to: Aviation Security Training Manager

Job purpose summary:

As an Aviation Security Trainer, you will be responsible for the delivery of all training objectives and session plans for the full range of Aviation Security courses in line with the current industry syllabuses, ensuring you maintain sector-leading standards across all areas.

You will be required to work both alone and as part of a team of driven trainers

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

  • Delivering a range of Security Courses, including GSAT, GSO and GSS effectively and professionally.

  • Delivering additional Training Courses as required by the company.

  • Liaise with and deliver Training to LLA and 3rd party contractors.

  • Monitor progress, providing feedback and adjustments to trainees as needed.

  • Overseeing DNXCT’s, CBT and TIP performance data.

  • Support On the Job Training and conduct procedural assessments.

  • Maintaining accurate records of all trainees / officers.

  • Completing and issuing certificates, ensuring accuracy.

  • Deliver coaching and support sessions to trainees/officers.

  • Carry out Covert and Overt Tests in accordance with company requirements .

  • Support with operational assistance requests.

  • Supporting Recruitment Events .

  • Attending Training and Standardisation meetings.

  • Maintaining CDP.

  • Carry out all additional responsibilities requested by the Training and Compliance Department to meet requirements.

  • Contribute to delivering a great guest experience by performing your role with accuracy and efficiency. Recognising that every task, whether guest-facing or behind the scenes, contributes to supporting the company’s overall LLA Way Strategy and service standards.

  • Proactively and positively promote the LLA Way initiatives and projects with all employees and the wider airport community.

Knowledge, skills, and experience:

Essential

  • Certified Instructor Number (CIN) holding training accreditation.

  • Level 3 Award in Education accreditation, PTLLS (Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector) or equivalent.

  • RFX qualification.

  • GSO & GSS qualifications.

  • Knowledge and experience of the Aviation Security Industry and DfT / CAA legislation from working in positions within airports and having held other roles.

  • Highly effective organisational skills.

  • Must be proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.

  • A strong, effective ‘team-player’ who works collaboratively with their peers.

  • A passion to deliver great training.

  • Adaptable to a fast-changing industry.

  • Full 5-year background checks.

  • Criminal record checks.

  • CTC check.

  • Right to work in the UK.

Desirable

  • ASM qualification.

  • Experience in delivering training courses within Aviation Security, including the following courses:

    • GSO – Initial and recurrent
    • GSS – Initial and recurrent
    • ASM – Initial and recurrent
    •  IFS – Initial and recurrent
    • GSAT

This job description is intended to give an appreciation of the role and the range of duties and responsibilities to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed on an ongoing basis. The post holder will be required at all times to perform any other reasonable tasks, as requested by the Line Manager, in order to meet the operational needs of the business.

For any further information, please contact the Human Resources department at [email protected]. London Luton Airport Operations Ltd collects your personal information when you submit your application. For more details about the personal information LLA collects, how we collect it, why we need it, what we do with it, how long we keep it, and what your rights are, please see our privacy notice at www.london-luton.co.uk/privacy-notice.

LLA is committed to fostering, promoting, and preserving a culture of diversity, equality, and inclusion as we carry out our mission. We will always be respectful and seek to learn from those different from ourselves. We strive to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee has a negative experience for being who they are. We welcome all applications!

To apply:

If you wish to apply for this role, please send your CV that summarises your knowledge, skills, and experience within the context of the Aviation Security Trainer job description to [email protected], using the reference AST1103 in the subject line. In the body of the email, please make sure to include the following:

  • Why are you applying for the role of an AvSec Trainer?
  • Highlight your relevant skills, experience, and any other important attributes you can bring to the position.
  • Current and expected salary
  • Notice period/availability to start
  • Right to work in the UK / sponsorship requirements
  • Whether you are happy to travel to Luton three days a week