Job Description/Specification:
Qatar Airways is seeking a highly motivated Security Learning and Development Specialist to join its HR Group Learning and Development team in Doha, Qatar. This role is responsible for delivering, developing, and continuously improving aviation security training programs across the Qatar Airways Group and approved external organizations while ensuring compliance with international aviation security standards and regulatory requirements.
The successful candidate will play a key role in enhancing security knowledge, developing workforce capability, and maintaining the highest standards of aviation security training. Working closely with internal stakeholders, regulatory authorities, and operational teams, you will ensure learning programs remain current, effective, and aligned with industry best practices.
About This Role
As a Security Learning and Development Specialist, you will facilitate aviation security training, develop learning programs, assess learner competency, and ensure compliance with ICAO, IATA, and Civil Aviation Authority requirements. You will also identify training needs, improve learning effectiveness, and contribute to the continuous development of security professionals across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Training Delivery
- Deliver engaging, learner-focused aviation security training programs using adult learning principles.
- Facilitate classroom and practical training sessions to international standards.
- Conduct competency assessments and evaluate learner performance.
- Ensure all certified training programs are delivered consistently and effectively.
Learning & Development
- Design, develop, and update aviation security training courses and learning materials.
- Develop training programs that comply with aviation security regulations and organizational procedures.
- Apply modern learning methodologies, including the 70:20:10 learning model, to improve learning outcomes.
- Organize learning events, workshops, conferences, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Compliance & Quality Assurance
- Monitor regulatory updates from ICAO, IATA, and Civil Aviation Authorities to ensure training content remains compliant.
- Maintain training standards in accordance with aviation security regulations and industry best practices.
- Evaluate training effectiveness and recommend continuous improvements.
Stakeholder Management
- Collaborate with business units to identify security training needs and competency gaps.
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
- Recommend innovative learning solutions that support operational requirements.
Administration & Reporting
- Maintain accurate training records and assessment documentation.
- Prepare reports relating to training delivery, learner performance, and compliance.
- Support departmental initiatives and perform additional duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Education
- High School Certificate, Vocational Qualification, Diploma, or equivalent with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
Experience
- Experience in aviation security.
- Experience delivering aviation security training.
- Experience facilitating training in multicultural environments.
- Experience designing and developing learning programs is preferred.
Preferred Skills
- Aviation Security Trainer Accreditation from ICAO, IATA, or a Civil Aviation Authority.
- Strong instructional and presentation skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Ability to assess learner competency and training effectiveness.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
- Knowledge of adult learning methodologies and instructional design.
- Ability to develop engaging and compliant learning materials.
Technical Skills
- Aviation Security Training
- ICAO Security Standards
- IATA Security Regulations
- Civil Aviation Authority Requirements
- Adult Learning Principles
- Instructional Design
- Learning Management Systems (LMS)
- Competency Assessment
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Training Evaluation & Reporting
- Course Development
- Workshop & Conference Facilitation
Core Competencies
- Communication Skills
- Presentation & Facilitation
- Instructional Ability
- Planning & Organization
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Stakeholder Management
- Relationship Building
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Time Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Decision Making
- Learning & Development
Who Can Apply?
This opportunity is suitable for professionals currently working as:
- Aviation Security Trainer
- Learning and Development Specialist
- Aviation Training Instructor
- Aviation Security Officer
- Training Coordinator
- Corporate Trainer
- Security Compliance Specialist
- Learning Consultant
- Instructional Designer
- Training and Development Officer
Professionals from airlines, airports, aviation authorities, aviation training centres, security organizations, and aviation service providers are encouraged to apply.
CV Tips
To improve your chances of being shortlisted, ensure your CV highlights:
- Aviation security training experience.
- ICAO, IATA, or Civil Aviation Authority Trainer Accreditation.
- Experience delivering adult learning and competency-based training.
- Course development and instructional design experience.
- Aviation security compliance knowledge.
- Training delivery in multicultural environments.
- Experience using Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Microsoft Office.
- Achievements related to training effectiveness, compliance, or workforce development.
Application Tips
- Demonstrate your experience delivering aviation security training to diverse audiences.
- Highlight certifications and trainer accreditations relevant to aviation security.
- Provide examples of designing or improving training programs.
- Showcase your knowledge of ICAO, IATA, and aviation security regulations.
- Prepare examples of assessing learner competency and measuring training effectiveness.
- Emphasize your communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Demonstrate your commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
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