Manikandan T

Aviation security professional with 10 years of experience in airport security operations, regulatory compliance, incident management and team supervision. Currently working as Senior Associate with Air India in Bengaluru. Experienced in supervising up to 50 security personnel, supporting and handling BCAS audits, aircraft security operations, security investigations, emergency response and coordination with operational and regulatory stakeholders.

Holds

Basic AVSEC, Screener, DGR and BCAS AVSEC Supervisor certifications.

Seeking Security

Manager, Aviation Security Manager, Security Controller, GSOC/Security Operations or Corporate Security opportunities.

Senior Associate, Aviation Security - Air India Pvt. Ltd. - Bengaluru

(2017-01)

• Supervise and coordinate security operations and daily deployment for a team of up to 50 staff.
• Act as shift-level security lead, ensuring operational readiness, compliance and effective staff deployment.
• Handled and supported BCAS audits; ensured required security procedures, records and operational controls were maintained for successful audit clearance.
• Completed BCAS AVSEC Supervisor certification and apply regulatory requirements in day-to-day aviation security operations.
• Conducted / supported investigations involving bomb threats, unruly passengers and other aviation-security incidents, including reporting and follow-up actions.
• Coordinate with CISF, airport operations, airline departments and other stakeholders during security incidents and operational requirements.
• Monitor aircraft security checks, access control, screening and other security activities in accordance with applicable procedures.
• Prepare professional incident reports, compliance updates and management communications.
• Support security briefings, staff awareness and corrective actions following incidents, observations and audit findings.
• Manage security-related operational challenges during flight disruptions, technical issues, passenger incidents and other irregular operations.

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Aeronautical Engineering