Aviation Security Inspector: Field & Compliance Expert

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Inspector positions help ensure airports, air carriers, and cargo facilities meet federal transportation-security requirements. Inspectors evaluate systems, records, and security programs to protect the aviation network, coordinating with airport authorities, airline personnel, and law-enforcement partners.

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

Qualifications

• Specialized experience at the level stated in the vacancy.
• Experience in regulatory inspections and security assessments.
• Interpreting and applying transportation-security laws, regulations, policies, or procedures.
• Evaluating security programs, operational controls, or corrective-action plans.
• Identifying security vulnerabilities or violations of established standards.
• Documenting inspection findings and preparing technical or investigative reports.
• Communicating regulatory requirements to regulated organizations and industry stakeholders.
• A degree may not be required unless the vacancy specifies education requirements.

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

Skills

Regulatory inspections

Security assessments

Report writing

Stakeholder coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Inspector positions help ensure airports, air carriers, and cargo facilities meet federal transportation-security requirements. Inspectors evaluate systems, records, and security programs to protect the aviation network, coordinating with airport authorities, airline personnel, and law-enforcement partners.

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