Senior Manager - International Security Operations

Senior Manager - International Security Operations

Location Chicago, Illinois, United StatesCategory CorporateJob IdWHQ00026937LegalJob TypeFull-TimePosted Date 10/08/2026

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Description

From airports to boardrooms, our Legal team provides advice and counsel on all aspects of the business, assessing legal risks and compliance, while our Ethics and Compliance team ensures that we run an ethically sound operation. Together, these teams help us make the best possible decisions for our airline, to run our business with integrity, ensuring our airline operates lawfully and ethically, creating a company we are all proud to work for.

About the Job

The Senior Manager – International Security Operations will direct, oversee, develop, and manage aviation security professionals who: (1) conduct security audits of our operations worldwide and ensures compliance with U.S. and foreign security requirements; (2) ensure the Company’s compliance with U.S.

and foreign security requirements including identifying and implementing changes to domestic and international security programs, requirements, and standards; (3) implement and manage the Company’s security management system; (3) build key operational relationships with the Department of Homeland Security – particularly the Transportation Security Administration and its foreign equivalents – to further our operations, initiatives, goals, and interests while advocating for United’s employees and customers.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage global aviation security professionals including at headquarters, within the U.S., and in foreign countries.

Serve as a subject matter expert for aviation security compliance and lead audits to advise and assess the Company's compliance with security requirements – including both passenger and cargo operations.

Advocate for policy changes to improve the security of United’s operations and further the interests of our employees and passengers – including directly to the Department of Homeland Security and its foreign equivalents as well as through participation in industry groups and international organizations (e.g., Airlines for America, International Air Transport Association, and International Civil Aviation Organization).

Manage United Security Management System (SeMS).

Conducts security risk assessments of our operations and policies.

Note: This is a Chicago-based hybrid role, with significant travel requirements (both domestic and international).

Qualifications

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

Bachelor's degree

The successful candidate must have or be able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance

5+ years of experience implementing and executing aviation security policies, programs, and procedures at an air carrier (or equivalent experience)

3+ years of experience leading others

Knowledge of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) its regulations, and the international equivalent regulations / IATA security standards / ICAO Annex 17

Knowledge of airport and airline operations

Diplomacy in dealing with regulators / strategy development / communication with senior level leadership

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship

Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification

Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

Master's degree

2+ years’ experience in airport operations

3+ years’ experience interacting with Transportation Security Administration at an international airport or at an enterprise level

Demonstrates an understanding of the capabilities and limitations of generative AI tools and effectively leverages them to support research, analysis, content creation, and problem-solving. Apply critical thinking to validate AI-generated outputs while adhering to organizational policies for responsible AI use, data privacy, and security.

United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.

The base pay range for this role is $127,870.00 to $166,492.00.

The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.

• Bachelor's degree, DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain, 5+ years in aviation security policy implementation
• 3+ years leadership experience, knowledge of TSA and international security regulations, airport and airline operations
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship, successful interview completion, reliable attendance