Aviation Security Inspector—Compliance & Field Audits

TSA Hiring Center; South Easton (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Southern, PA, invites applications for the Transportation Security Inspector – Aviation Opportunities. This role focuses on inspections of airports, carriers, and cargo facilities to ensure compliance with federal security standards and to strengthen aviation security.

Inspectors perform field and desk reviews, prepare detailed reports, and collaborate with airport authorities and TSA partners nationwide. U.S.

Qualifications

• Specialized inspections and regulatory experience is required
• Ability to interpret and apply transportation-security laws and policies
• Experience documenting findings and preparing technical reports

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 standards
• Review documents and collect information related to inspections or investigations
• Prepare detailed reports explaining findings and required follow‑up
• Recommend or initiate corrective actions and enforcement within authority
• Respond to security incidents and emerging transportation threats
• Participate in approved security tests, exercises, and vulnerability assessments
• Provide regulatory guidance to airport authorities, air carriers, cargo operators
• Coordinate with TSA personnel and law enforcement agencies

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Southern, PA, invites applications for the Transportation Security Inspector – Aviation Opportunities. This role focuses on inspections of airports, carriers, and cargo facilities to ensure compliance with federal security standards and to strengthen aviation security.

Inspectors perform field and desk reviews, prepare detailed reports, and collaborate with airport authorities and TSA partners nationwide. U.S.