Aviation Security Inspector — Field Compliance Expert

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Newburgh, NY seeks a Transportation Security Inspector to help safeguard aviation by inspecting airports, carriers, cargo facilities, and security programs, and by conducting compliance reviews. The role combines field inspections, regulatory research, incident response, and detailed report writing; travel to various facilities and occasional nonstandard hours may be required.

Eligibility includes U.S.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting regulatory inspections and security assessments.
• Familiarity with transportation‑security laws and regulations.
• Ability to document inspection findings and prepare technical reports.
• Willingness to travel and work variable hours.

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 actions within assigned authority.
• Respond to security incidents, suspected violations, and emerging 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

Incident response

Report writing

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Newburgh, NY seeks a Transportation Security Inspector to help safeguard aviation by inspecting airports, carriers, cargo facilities, and security programs, and by conducting compliance reviews. The role combines field inspections, regulatory research, incident response, and detailed report writing; travel to various facilities and occasional nonstandard hours may be required.

Eligibility includes U.S.