Aviation Security Inspector – Compliance & Field Oversight

TSA Hiring Center; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 36,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Corinth, ME, seeks a Transportation Security Inspector for aviation opportunities. You will conduct inspections, assess security programs, and prepare detailed reports to strengthen aviation security.

Travel between facilities and coordination with multiple agencies are part of the role. The position requires interpreting security laws, identifying vulnerabilities, and guiding airport authorities and carriers on compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting regulatory inspections, compliance reviews, investigations, or security assessments.
• Ability to interpret and apply transportation-security laws, regulations, policies, or procedures.
• Experience evaluating security programs, operational controls, or corrective-action plans.
• Ability to identify security vulnerabilities or violations of standards.
• Experience documenting inspection findings and writing technical or investigative reports.
• Ability to communicate regulatory requirements to regulated organizations and industry stakeholders.

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 and enforce corrective actions within authority.
• Review documents and collect information related to inspections or investigations.
• Prepare detailed reports explaining findings and supporting evidence.
• Coordinate with TSA personnel and law-enforcement agencies.
• Provide regulatory guidance to airport authorities, air carriers, and cargo operators.
• Respond to security incidents and emerging transportation threats.
• Participate in security tests, exercises, and vulnerability assessments.
• Assist in related investigations as needed.

Skills

Regulatory inspections

Compliance reviews

Investigations

Security assessments

Regulatory interpretation

Communication with stakeholders

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Corinth, ME, seeks a Transportation Security Inspector for aviation opportunities. You will conduct inspections, assess security programs, and prepare detailed reports to strengthen aviation security.

Travel between facilities and coordination with multiple agencies are part of the role. The position requires interpreting security laws, identifying vulnerabilities, and guiding airport authorities and carriers on compliance.