Transport Ministry Security Chief Holds Second Paid Job Abroad
Translated & summarized from TheMarker by baba
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Transport Ministry security chief holds a second paid job abroad.
- The official is responsible for inspecting foreign aircrews in Israel.
- He claims approval for the second job was granted in 2018.
- Sources say such dual roles are highly unusual for senior officials.
Avri Cohen, the head of the Ministry of Transport's Security Department, which is also responsible for inspecting foreign aircrews arriving in Israel, is concurrently holding a second job. Cohen also serves periodically as a "reserve security officer," responsible for security at an overseas airport on behalf of Israeli airlines. This is a paid position, unrelated to his official duties, for which he receives separate financial compensation.
Cohen claims he received approval for this second job from the Director-General of the Ministry of Transport in 2018. However, "Haaretz" inquiries indicate that holding an additional position at a senior level, such as head of a department, is highly unusual due to the significant workload involved in such roles.
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