AVSECOM: No impact on services despite reducing working hours by two hours

Aviation Security Command (AVESCOM) has assured that its services will not be disrupted despite a two-hour reduction in the working hours of aviation security officers.

The first amendment to the regulation governing the working hours, holidays, and code of conduct for senior-level staff at AVESCOM—which operates under civil service—reduces the official working hours from eight hours to six.

Speaking with Sun regarding the matter, AVESCOM stated that although the official working hours have been reduced to six, they will be extended when necessary, depending on airport operations. In this regard, AVESCOM stated that, for example, if the airport experiences high traffic during peak season, staff duty rosters will be organized to ensure the provision of optimal service.

Although AVESCOM did not disclose the specific reason behind the reduction of working hours – the company said the change was made after ensuring there will be no disruption to any of its services.

Speaking with Sun, Civil Service Commission (CSC)’s president Mohamed Nasih said CSC brought the change at the request AVESCOM.

As with the previous regulation, the amendment states that working hours will remain flexible during Ramadan. It also specifies that overtime allowances will be calculated for any hours worked beyond the six-hour shift, with prior approval.

If an employee is late by three hours, it will be considered an absent day.

Apart from some institutions, the official working hours for civil servants at present is six hours.

Aviation Security Command is run under the oversight of the Defense Ministry. The institute ensures the safety and security of passengers, staff, and airport property by monitoring access points, conducting screenings, and responding to security incidents