Aviation Security Inspector: Field Audits & Compliance

Airport Security Hiring; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Chester, GA is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector to ensure aviation security programs and facilities comply with federal requirements. The role combines field inspections with regulatory research, security assessments, and incident response.

You will work with airports, airlines, and law-enforcement partners to identify vulnerabilities and strengthen security across the aviation network.

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 Chester, GA is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector to ensure aviation security programs and facilities comply with federal requirements. The role combines field inspections with regulatory research, security assessments, and incident response.

You will work with airports, airlines, and law-enforcement partners to identify vulnerabilities and strengthen security across the aviation network.