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Manager of Data Security & Maintenance Programs

2/6/2026

This role involves developing and monitoring all ANSP activities to ensure compliance with policies and procedures, including reporting security threats to management and the FAA. The manager is also responsible for maintaining maintenance program tasks, revising inspection manuals, and overseeing the incorporation of manufacturer and regulatory changes.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

501-1,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
At National Airlines, we provide an enhanced passenger travel experience, air mile after air mile. Our uncompromising quality, unrelenting service, and unmatched agility set us apart as one of the market’s most elite passenger airlines. We travel farther, move faster, and arrive on time with a focused commitment to safe performance. From the runway to the horizon, National provides a world class flight experience. National is committed to customer care. We believe our passengers are the most precious cargo that an aircraft can carry, and therefore we treat each individual as an elite global VIP. From the dedicated service of our in-flight crew to the undeniable beauty of our aircraft, we focus on the details. National Airlines is also one of the world’s premier air charter service providers. Our expansive global network extends world wide, enabling us to provide on demand service to people or groups at a moment’s notice, anywhere in the world. When you’re ready to see the world and experience global VIP service, we invite you to Go National. Contact Us today, you'll enjoy the journey. At National Air Cargo, we move faster, respond sooner and deliver more. Our clients trust us with precious cargo because we’ve proven our ability to react quickly, protect your cargo completely, and deliver on time anywhere in the world. Our unrivaled commitment, determination, and integrity are the foundation of “the National way.” We share our clients’ goal of mission success, and go above and beyond to achieve it. As an added value to our service, we provide customizable IT systems and easy access to our tracking systems, which enables our customers to monitor the progress of their shipment in any location, at any time. Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) Our affiliate company, National Air Cargo Group, Inc. dba National Airlines is a Part 121 carrier and member of the Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) specializing in time-sensitive and heavy-lift domestic and international cargo solution
About the Role

Description

National Airlines, based in Orlando, FL, operates passenger charter service as well as customized military and commercial air cargo carriages worldwide. National Airlines specializes in over-sized, time sensitive, and special handling requirements, utilizing 747-400 and A-330 aircraft to accomplish its missions.


Job Title: Manager of Data Security & Maintenance Programs

Location: Orlando, FL

Department: Quality Control

Reports To: Director of Quality Control

FLSA Status: Exempt


Summary: The Manager of Data Security and Maintenance Programs develops and monitors all of the ANSP activities and ensures compliance with all policies and procedures. They will also report any issues or security threats to the FAA. The Manager of Data Security and Maintenance Programs reports to the Director of Quality Control.


Essential Duties:


Data Security Management:

  • Participates in the Company’s SMS in accordance with the responsibilities detailed in the SMS Manual
  • Complete Initial Level 2 SMS Training and maintain currency as outlined in the SMS Manual, Chapter 4
  • Responsible for taking an active role in promoting a positive attitude toward safety and compliance within National Airlines
  • Responsible for all ANSP reporting to Upper Management and the FAA
  • Ensures adherence to relevant aviation security regulations and industry standards such as FAA Advisory Circulars regarding aircraft network security
  • Ensure implementation of new processes and monitors compliance
  • Enforce security policies and procedures for aircraft network access, user management, data encryption, and incident response protocols
  • Develops and monitors all ANSP activities to ensure compliance with all policies and procedures
  • Implements and maintains a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy to protect the sensitive network systems on board aircraft
  • Responsible for the review of network activity, identifying potential threats, and responding to security incidents across the aircraft's connected systems. 
  • Works with National’s outside vendor (Ex: Oliver Wyman Vector) to perform yearly manual review and schedule tabletop exercises as required
  • Educates maintenance personnel, and other relevant staff on aircraft network security protocols and best practices 
  • Remains aware of ANSP changes and industry trends and makes recommendations to upper management on future requirements or improvements.

Maintenance Program Management:

  • Maintain Maintenance Program task input and initial scheduling within the maintenance and inventory tracking database
  • Revises Inspection Program manuals to incorporate changes published by aircraft and engine manufacturers (MPD, MRBR, ALS, etc.)
  • Review FAA Airworthiness Directives (AD) for inclusion into the applicable inspection program
  • Assist the Manager of Quality Control with incorporation of Major Repair and Major Alteration follow-up requirements into the inspection program
  • Revise manufacturer’s task/job cards to include Company-specific requirements
  • Author documents (Ex: FCD) to include 14 CFR requirements, Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) requirements, service bulletin data associated with AD method of compliance, and other tasks necessary to support the Maintenance Program
  • Manage a department of employees who perform various functions related to Maintenance Programs
  • Review current maintenance programs and revise as necessary to add additional aircraft to the maintenance program
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the DQC 

Supervisory Responsibility: Yes


Minimum Qualifications:

  • Five (5) years of experience in a position of relative responsibility, preferred
  • FAA Airframe & Powerplant certificate
  • 2 years of experience in a supervisory/leadership capacity
  • Extensive experience in project management
  • Ability to learn and use technical manuals (cyber security and eEnabling), good mechanical aptitude and ability to solve problems effectively 
  • Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Teams, and Excel) 
  • Good leadership qualities and the ability to work alone making good decisions under pressure
  • Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently
  • Good communication skills - verbal, written and email
  • Organized self-directed individual who can work well in a team environment
  • 10% - Must be able to travel to attend training and conferences related to cyber security, enabling or any such related topics. 
  • Must be able to prioritize effectively

Travel/Other Requirements:

  • 10% - Must be able to travel to attend training and conferences related to cyber security, enabling or any such related topics. 

Physical Demands:

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, keyboard, telephone, copy machine/printer. 
  • Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period. 
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work 
  • Light to moderate lifting up to 10 pounds. 

Work Environment:

  • Moderate noise (i.e., business offices with computers, phones, printers, and overhead lights). 
  • Ability to work in a confined office or open cubicle environment 

The work physical demands and environmental characteristics described here are representative of those a teammate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 


The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.


National Air Cargo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, Protected Veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions or other conditions of employment or career development. We take affirmative steps to hire and advance females, racial minorities, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. We offer Reasonable Accommodations where necessary to candidates for employment and to our qualified employees with disabilities.


National Airlines also expects all our employees to support and promote our Safety Management System (SMS) Safety Policy and Safety Objectives. Employees at all levels of the organization are encouraged to report safety concerns or hazards without fear of reprisal.


Key Skills
Data Security ManagementMaintenance Program ManagementANSP ReportingFAA ComplianceCybersecurity StrategyIncident ResponseAircraft Network SecurityMaintenance Program Task InputInspection Program ManualsAirworthiness DirectivesSupervisory ResponsibilityProject ManagementTechnical ManualsMicrosoft Office ProficiencyLeadershipProblem Solving
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Management & LeadershipSecurity & SafetyLogisticsTransportationEngineering
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