Aviation Security Inspector Field Compliance Lead

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Lexington is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector to help ensure that airports, air carriers, cargo facilities, and other regulated aviation organizations meet federal transportation-security requirements.

This role blends field inspections, regulatory research, and detailed report writing while coordinating with airport authorities, airline personnel, law‑enforcement partners, and other stakeholders to identify compliance concerns and

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in regulatory inspections, compliance reviews, investigations, or 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.

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

The Transportation Security Administration in Lexington is seeking a Transportation Security Inspector to help ensure that airports, air carriers, cargo facilities, and other regulated aviation organizations meet federal transportation-security requirements.

This role blends field inspections, regulatory research, and detailed report writing while coordinating with airport authorities, airline personnel, law‑enforcement partners, and other stakeholders to identify compliance concerns and