Airport Baggage Screener

About the role

The Screener ensures safe and efficient screening of hold baggage at airports, detecting prohibited items and security threats in compliance with aviation regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Operate X‑BIS equipment to analyse baggage images and identify dangerous goods, weapons, or prohibited articles.
• Perform physical inspections and ETD tests on baggage flagged by X‑ray screening.
• Maintain high Threat Image Projection (TIP) scores to demonstrate strong image interpretation capabilities.
• Follow BCAS and DGCA guidelines, Avsec circulars, and SOPs during all screening activities.
• Record and document findings to satisfy audit and inspection requirements.
• Conduct routine pre‑operational checks of X‑BIS, ETD, CT‑EDS and other security equipment, reporting any malfunctions.
• Collaborate with CISF and airline staff during inspections and resolution of suspicious items.
• Provide timely updates to supervisors on operational issues.

Required profile

• Completion of all regulatory trainings and clearances as required by aviation security authorities.
• Ability to work in a high‑security, fast‑paced airport environment.
• Attention to detail and strong observational skills.
• Effective communication with security personnel and airline staff.

Required skills

• Operation of X‑BIS baggage screening systems.
• Conducting ETD (Explosive Trace Detection) tests.
• Use of CT‑EDS equipment.
• Knowledge of BCAS, DGCA, and Avsec directives.
• Maintaining TIP scoring standards.