Aviation Security Inspector — Field & Compliance

Airport Jobs Placement; Montana; On-site; USD 36,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Inspector roles in MC Allister, MT offer a field-and-office mix examining airports, carriers, and cargo facilities for compliance with federal security requirements. Inspectors assess programs, records, and security systems while coordinating with airport authorities and law enforcement to strengthen aviation safety.

Travel to multiple sites, detailed reporting, and the ability to respond to incidents are key parts of the job.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience at the pay band level as required by the vacancy.
• Experience conducting regulatory inspections, compliance reviews, investigations, or security assessments.
• Ability to interpret and apply transportation-security laws, regulations, policies, or procedures.
• Experience documenting inspection findings and preparing technical or investigative reports.
• Strong communication with 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, 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 Inspector roles in MC Allister, MT offer a field-and-office mix examining airports, carriers, and cargo facilities for compliance with federal security requirements. Inspectors assess programs, records, and security systems while coordinating with airport authorities and law enforcement to strengthen aviation safety.

Travel to multiple sites, detailed reporting, and the ability to respond to incidents are key parts of the job.