Global Elite Aviation Security in 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards

Since 2002, Global Elite Group has been working diligently in the airport setting to ensure the smooth deployment of new regulations while delivering a superior security product to airlines and airways. Aviation partners rely on Global Elite Group to meet the demand of addressing aviation security in a changing world by anticipating emerging threats, researching trends and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Since 2002, Global Elite Group has been working diligently in the airport setting to ensure the smooth deployment of new regulations while delivering a superior security product to airlines and airways. Aviation partners rely on Global Elite Group to meet the demand of addressing aviation security in a changing world by anticipating emerging threats, researching trends and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Global Elite Group, the Platinum Award Winner in the 2017 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program  for Best Airport/Aviation Security Solution, is delighted to announce that the company’s Aviation Security & Management Program has been nominated to compete in the 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program.

Thousands of flights a day depend on Global Elite Group to make it to their next destination, without incident, for over 55 domestic and international airline carriers and airports at 15 locations across the United States.

As a premier provider of Aviation Security (AVSEC) services, every client is provided with an individualized security program tailored to meet their complex range of needs, bringing over a decade of communications, security skills and distinguished strengths to every project.

Partners and client companies benefit greatly from the best practices and initiatives designed to keep airlines secure and on time, and the flying public safe.

Global provides advanced training and support to its employees, working closely with government agencies to circumvent any security issues that may arise, while addressing any potential issues with partner airlines.

(Hear from William McGuire, President & CEO, Global Elite Group Inc.. Courtesy of Global Elite and YouTube)

Global Elite Group services include the following, as well as a full complement of Aviation Management, Charter Screenings, Commercial, Boutique and High Value Cargo Security:

  • Threat assessments and security audits
  • Aircraft and ramp security
  • Catering and duty free security
  • Baggage guarding and escorting
  • Aircraft cabin, hold and exterior searches and high value cargo shipment security
  • In addition to the aviation security and management programs, for airlines and passengers

Additionally, Global Elite Group has established airport employee screening programs at one of the nation’s busiest aviation hubs.

Global Elite Group works closely with its partner airlines, airports and all governing agencies to ensure all regulations are followed and to prepare our partners for emerging security developments that may impact them, at a moment’s notice.

Their ability to assist airlines and airport partners, and expedite the security process is one of the programs their company is best known for.

Additionally, Global Elite Group specializes in providing prompt and thorough charter security screening of passengers and baggage for airlines, professional and college sports teams, entertainment professionals, celebrities, foreign dignitaries and corporations.

Their agents perform the most efficient TSA-regulated search techniques to detect weapons, explosives and other dangerous items, incorporating security management services, canine explosive detection and the most advanced portable screening technology.

Global Elite Group’s High Value Cargo Security services are trusted by some of the world’s most prominent shippers and auction houses.

Cargo has been the target of theft and damage for decades, often times yielding historical losses, to amounts that have not only captured the attention of the public but the entertainment industry as well (due to heists and theft plots that go beyond any Hollywood script).

Their special operations agents are trained and assigned with various responsibilities on a daily basis, including oversight of secure delivery, transport and safe handling.

These services provide a physical guard presence to oversee all critical movements of the shipment, from tendering at the cargo facility through loading onto an aircraft (and the reverse).

  • Real time GPS locations at all times
  • Instant notification for movements and progression of transport
  • Photographic evidence of movements (not available in all facilities due to DHS regulations)
  • On site representation of owner/shipper of goods
  • Precious Metals
  • Artwork & Historical Objects
  • Hazmat
  • Cash, Currency, & Credit Cards
  • Sensitive and/or confidential information in hard-copy form

Their special operations agents are trained and assigned with delivery, transport and safe handling of precious metals, cash, currency & credit cards, sensitive or confidential information, artwork and historical objects and hazardous materials.

Since 2002, Global Elite Group has been working diligently in the airport setting to ensure the smooth deployment of new regulations while delivering a superior security product to airlines and airways.

Aviation partners rely on Global Elite Group to meet the demand of addressing aviation security in a changing world by anticipating emerging threats, researching trends and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Global Aviation Management has been a major focus of Global Elite’s business since 2002, providing wide-ranging solutions in aviation security and support for both commercial and private aviation communities. Their agents come with years of experience and a thorough understanding of the industry.

Global Security Associates (GSA), the founding division of the Global Elite Group, is an aviation security company, best know in the industry as a high end, boutique security agent firm using highly trained personnel, which cover a wide range of assignments from standing guard posts to executive protection both foreign and domestic.

Global is a recognized leader in the field of aviation security, evidence of this is found in the numerous awards the company received in 2017 for its contributions in the industry.

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  • Global Elite Group

    • Platinum ‘ASTORS’ Award Winner
    • Aviation Security & Management
    • Best Airport/Aviation Security Solution

In addition to Global Elite Group being honored with the Platinum ‘ASTORS’ Award for Aviation & Security Management by American Security Today, Global also received its 2nd OSPAs (Outstanding Security Performance Awards) for Best Contract Security Company at ASIS International’s 63rd Annual Seminar and Exhibition; and the recipient of the International Award of Excellence by the Emirates Group Security during the AVSEC Global Symposium, held in Dubai, UAE.

Global Elite Group in 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program

AST focuses on Homeland Security and Public Safety Breaking News, the Newest Initiatives and Hottest Technologies in Physical & IT Security, essential to meeting today’s growing security challenges.

2017 ASTORSThe 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program, is organized to recognize the most distinguished vendors of Physical, IT, Port Security, Law Enforcement, Border Security, First Responders, (Fire, EMT, Military, Support Services Vets, SBA, Medical Tech) as well as the Federal, State, County and Municipal Government Agencies – to acknowledge their outstanding efforts to ‘Keep our Nation Secure, One City at a Time.’

As a 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Award Competitor, Global Elite Group will be competing against the industry’s leading providers of Innovative Airport/Aviation Security Program Solutions.

Ritchie Swain, Global Elite Group VP of Special Projects accepting their 2017 ‘ASTORS’ Award at ISC East in New York City
Ritchie Swain, Global Elite Group VP of Special Projects accepting their 2017 ‘ASTORS’ Award at ISC East in New York City

To Learn More about the ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program, see 2017 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Award Winners Honored at ISC East.

Over 100 distinguished guests from National, State and Local Governments, and Industry Leading Corporate Executives from companies allied to Government, gathered from across North America and the Middle East to be honored from disciplines across the Security Industry in their respective fields which included representatives from:

  • 2018 ASTORSThe Department of Homeland Security
  • The Department of Justice
  • The Security Exchange Commission
  • State and Municipal Law Enforcement Agencies
  • Leaders in Private Security

American Security Today will be holding the 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Presentation Luncheon to honor Nominees, Finalists and Winners on November 14, 2018 at ISC East 2018 in New York City.

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards at https://americansecuritytoday.com/ast-awards/.

Good luck to Global Elite Group on becoming a Winner of the 2018 American Security Today’s Homeland Security Awards Program!

To Learn More about Global Elite Group, please visit http://www.globaleliteinc.com.

For ‘ASTORS’ Sponsorship Opportunities and More Information on the AST 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program, please contact Michael Madsen, AST Publisher at: mmadsen@americansecuritytoday.com or call 732.233.8119 (mobile) or 646-450-6027 (office).