Aviation Security Inspector - Compliance & Field Audits

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Inspector positions help ensure airports, air carriers, cargo facilities, and other regulated aviation organizations follow federal transportation-security requirements. Inspectors evaluate systems, procedures, records, and security programs designed to protect the broader aviation network.

The role combines field inspections, regulatory research, security assessments, incident response, and detailed report writing.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience at the level stated in the official vacancy.
• Interpret transportation-security laws, regulations, policies, or procedures.
• Evaluate security programs, operational controls, or corrective-action plans.

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.
• Coordinate with TSA personnel and other agencies.

Job description

Transportation Security Inspector positions help ensure airports, air carriers, cargo facilities, and other regulated aviation organizations follow federal transportation-security requirements. Inspectors evaluate systems, procedures, records, and security programs designed to protect the broader aviation network.

The role combines field inspections, regulatory research, security assessments, incident response, and detailed report writing.