Aviation Security Compliance Inspector

Airport Security Hiring; McDowell (KY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in the United States seeks a Transportation Security Inspector to conduct inspections and evaluate aviation security programs. You will work with airport authorities, airlines, and law enforcement to identify compliance gaps and strengthen security.

The role combines field inspections, regulatory research, and detailed report writing, with opportunities to influence corrective actions and incident responses.

Qualifications

• Regulatory inspections, compliance reviews, or security assessments.
• Interpreting transportation-security laws, regulations, policies, or procedures.
• Evaluating security programs, operational controls, or corrective-action plans.
• Documenting inspection findings and preparing technical or investigative reports.
• Communicating regulatory requirements to regulated organizations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections, security assessments, and regulatory-compliance reviews.
• Evaluate airport, airline, and air-cargo security programs and procedures.
• Inspect security processes, records, systems, facilities, and equipment.
• Identify vulnerabilities, compliance concerns, and departures from required standards.
• Review documents and collect information related to inspections or investigations.
• Prepare detailed reports that explain findings, supporting evidence, and required follow-up.
• Recommend or initiate corrective and enforcement actions within assigned authority.
• Respond to security incidents, suspected violations, and emerging transportation threats.
• Participate in approved security tests, exercises, and vulnerability assessments.
• Provide regulatory guidance to airport authorities, air carriers, cargo operators, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate with TSA personnel and federal, state, local, or airport law-enforcement agencies.

Skills

Regulatory inspections

Security assessments

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in the United States seeks a Transportation Security Inspector to conduct inspections and evaluate aviation security programs. You will work with airport authorities, airlines, and law enforcement to identify compliance gaps and strengthen security.

The role combines field inspections, regulatory research, and detailed report writing, with opportunities to influence corrective actions and incident responses.