Aviation Security Inspector - Field & Compliance Lead

TSA Job Resource; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Cusseta, Alabama seeks a Transportation Security Inspector – Aviation Opportunities. You will conduct inspections, security assessments, and regulatory reviews of airports, air carriers, and cargo facilities to strengthen aviation security.

This role blends field work and reporting; you will prepare detailed findings, coordinate with stakeholders, and may travel for inspections. Requires U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain required clearance.

Qualifications

• 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
• Coordinate with TSA personnel and federal, state, local, or airport law-enforcement agencies

Education

Education/Experience language from vacancy

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Cusseta, Alabama seeks a Transportation Security Inspector – Aviation Opportunities. You will conduct inspections, security assessments, and regulatory reviews of airports, air carriers, and cargo facilities to strengthen aviation security.

This role blends field work and reporting; you will prepare detailed findings, coordinate with stakeholders, and may travel for inspections. Requires U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain required clearance.