Student Assistant (Early Careers)- Aviation Security

Are you looking for a student position with real responsibility, meaningful work, and exposure to a highly regulated international environment?

Maersk Air Cargo is looking for a Student Assistant to support the Head of Security in managing personnel security, compliance, reporting and continuous improvement activities. This is a unique opportunity to gain practical experience within aviation security, regulatory compliance, governance and stakeholder management while working directly with a senior leader responsible for security across an international air cargo operation.

Unlike many student positions, you will be trusted with responsibilities that have a direct impact on compliance, operational resilience and the protection of our people, assets, and business.

Your responsibilities

Your primary focus will be supporting personnel security and compliance activities, including:

• Managing and tracking Enhanced Background Checks (EBCs) and related personnel security requirements through our security management platform (P-Secure).
• Coordinating with employees, managers, Human Resources and other stakeholders to ensure timely completion of security screening activities.
• Maintaining accurate records, documentation, and compliance evidence.
• Supporting compliance monitoring, reporting and data analysis activities.
• Assisting with dashboard development and performance tracking using Excel and Power BI.
• Supporting the development and maintenance of aviation security awareness and e-learning material.
• Providing general support to the Head of Security on governance activities, projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Who we are looking for

You are currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree programme in a danish university and preferably have at least two years remaining of your studies.

We are particularly interested in candidates studying:

• Security Management
• Risk Management
• Law
• Aviation Management
• Or similar disciplines

Most importantly, you are someone who:

• Demonstrates a high degree of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
• Is comfortable handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Is structured, organized, and detail oriented.
• Takes ownership of tasks and follows them through to completion.
• Communicates confidently and professionally with stakeholders at different levels of the organization.
• Enjoys working with structured processes and regulatory requirements.
• Is curious, eager to learn, and willing to challenge existing ways of working.

Experience with Excel is expected, while experience with Power BI is considered an advantage but not a requirement.

What we offer

As Student Assistant, you will work directly with the Head of Security and gain practical experience within:

• Security compliance & personnel vetting
• Aviation Security
• Regulatory requirements & governance
• Data analysis & reporting

You will become part of a company that values accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and care for its people. We offer a supportive environment where you will be trusted with responsibility, encouraged to contribute ideas, and given the opportunity to develop skills that will benefit you throughout your career.

Whether your future lies within security, compliance, governance, risk management, aviation, or another professional field, this role will provide valuable experience and insight into how security supports a global business.

Security requirement

As this position supports regulated aviation security activities and involves access to sensitive information, employment is subject to successful completion of an Enhanced Background Check and any other applicable security screening requirements.

Applicants must be able to satisfy all relevant security and employment screening requirements associated with the position.

If you are looking for a student position where your work matters, where you will be trusted with genuine responsibility, and where you can learn from real world challenges

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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