Airport Baggage Screener

About the role

The Airport Baggage Screener is responsible for ensuring the safety of passengers and aircraft by detecting prohibited items, dangerous goods, and weapons in checked baggage. The role involves operating advanced screening equipment, conducting physical inspections, and maintaining compliance with aviation security directives.

Key responsibilities

• Operate X‑BIS, ETD, CT‑EDS and other security equipment to analyze baggage images and identify threats.
• Perform physical inspections and ETD tests on baggage flagged during X‑ray screening.
• Maintain high Threat Image Projection (TIP) scores to demonstrate strong image interpretation capabilities.
• Conduct routine pre‑operational checks and report equipment malfunctions.
• Document all findings and operations to satisfy audit and inspection requirements.
• Collaborate with CISF, airline staff, and other airport departments during inspections and resolution of suspicious items.
• Ensure screening is completed within strict timelines to avoid operational delays.
• Uphold professionalism, discipline, and adherence to company policies.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent; a bachelor’s degree is a plus.
• TSA certification required; BCAS AVSEC basic course, inline screener certification, or DGR CAT‑12 certification preferred.
• Freshers or 1‑2 years of experience in security screening, preferably in an airport environment.
• Visual acuity of at least 20/60 in both eyes without correction, or 20/20 in one eye and 20/30 in the other with correction.

Required skills

• X‑BIS equipment operation
• ETD testing
• CT‑EDS operation
• Image analysis for threat detection
• Threat Image Projection (TIP) scoring