Aviation Security Editor

Aviation Security Editor

Date: Jul 22, 2026

Location: Phoenix, AZ, US, 85016

Company: International SOS

Overall Purpose Of The Job

The Editor (AVSEC Focus) is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, consistency, timeliness, and editorial integrity of aviation security–relevant intelligence content produced across the MedAire and International SOS environment a 24/7 operational environment.

The role plays a critical governance and quality control function in Aviation Security (AVSEC) alerting, ensuring alignment with MedAire Aviation Alert Reporting Thresholds and the AVSEC Alert Quick Reference Guide, and broader editorial standards.

The Editor works in close alignment with International SOS analysts and editors and is expected to be technologically proficient with MedAires Content Management System (CMS). The Editor supports operational delivery by maintaining high editorial standards, ensuring outputs are clear, consistent, and actionable for operational and client use, and contributing to the continuous improvement of content quality across aviation security products.

Key Responsibilities

Edit and publish aviation security alerts, advisories, and assessments in line with AVSEC thresholds and editorial standards.

Apply the AVSEC Alert Quick Reference Guide to ensure correct alert staging, formatting, and lifecycle continuity.

Act as a quality gatekeeper for AVSEC content, preventing duplication or misclassification.

Draft and edit short advisories for breaking aviation security events and ensure timely delivery to clients.

Ensure consistency of aviation security outputs across service lines and alignment with MedAire standards.

Maintain alignment to a certain extent with International SOS editors and regional security teams.

Maintain reporting discipline, including adherence to daily workflows, publishing timelines, and operational requirements.

Provide editorial feedback and support to Security Specialists and analysts, including structured feedback.

Support training and development of team members to improve content quality and reporting standards.

Respond to client queries related to aviation security content as required, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and professionalism in all outputs.

Provide editorial oversight across multiple content formats, including written and multimedia deliverables.

Collaborate closely with global editorial, aviation, and regional security teams to ensure alignment and consistency.

Apply sound editorial judgement to prioritise, escalate, and manage content during fast-moving or high-impact aviation security events.

Builds strong working relationships across teams and regions; communicates proactively and supports collaboration in high-pressure environments.

Produces clear, concise, and well-structured outputs tailored to operational and client needs; ensures consistency and quality of all content.

Applies critical thinking and judgement to prioritise information and assess relevance during fast-moving aviation security events.

Uses CMS and operational tools effectively to manage and deliver aviation security content in line with required standards.

CMS & Technology Requirements

Strong working knowledge of MedAires CMS (Umbraco), or equivalent platforms.

Ability to edit, preview, publish, update, and maintain aviation security content accurately.

Adherence to CMS governance, alert lifecycle management, and quality assurance controls.

High level of digital literacy and confidence working under time pressure.

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