Chief Security Officer - Private Aviation

About the role

A private aviation client based in Karachi is looking for an experienced and strategic Chief Security Officer (CSO) to lead and oversee corporate and aviation security operations. The role protects personnel, aircraft, facilities and organisational assets while keeping compliance with aviation security regulations and international standards.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and oversee aviation and corporate security functions, ensuring compliance with NCASP, PCAA and ICAO standards.
• Develop, implement and maintain security policies, programmes and operational procedures.
• Oversee threat assessments, risk management, security intelligence and crisis response measures.
• Coordinate with government and law enforcement agencies such as ASF, PCAA, FIA, ANF, Customs, IB and Police.
• Ensure aircraft, personnel, facilities and assets are protected against security threats.
• Manage security personnel, departmental budgets, background vetting, investigations and security audits.
• Monitor regulatory compliance and resolve security audit findings promptly.

Required profile

• Retired Senior Military Officer (Armed Forces) or an experienced civil security professional.
• Minimum 10-15 years of security management experience, preferably in aviation or corporate security.
• Proven expertise in security leadership, threat assessment, risk management and inter-agency coordination.
• Excellent leadership, crisis management and decision-making capabilities.