Aviation Security Compliance Inspector: Field & Regulatory

Airport Jobs Placement; Ford (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Ford, VA seeks a Transportation Security Inspector to evaluate and strengthen aviation security programs. The role combines field inspections, regulatory research, security assessments, incident response, and detailed reporting to ensure compliance with federal transportation-security requirements.

You will work with airport representatives, airline personnel, law‑enforcement partners, and other stakeholders to identify vulnerabilities and enforce

Qualifications

• Specialized experience required; level depends on pay band and inspector specialty.
• Education depend on vacancy: degree may not be required unless specified in vacancy announcement.

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.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Ford, VA seeks a Transportation Security Inspector to evaluate and strengthen aviation security programs. The role combines field inspections, regulatory research, security assessments, incident response, and detailed reporting to ensure compliance with federal transportation-security requirements.

You will work with airport representatives, airline personnel, law‑enforcement partners, and other stakeholders to identify vulnerabilities and enforce