Aviation Security Inspector: Field & Regulatory Compliance

TSA Hiring Center; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Inspector positions in Charlotte are part of the Transportation Security Administration within the Department of Homeland Security. The role focuses on inspecting airports, airlines, and cargo facilities to ensure compliance with federal security requirements.

Inspectors perform field inspections, regulatory research, security assessments, incident response, and detailed report writing, coordinating with airport authorities and law-enforcement partners.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting regulatory inspections, compliance reviews, investigations, or security assessments.
• Ability to interpret and apply transportation-security laws, regulations, policies, or procedures.
• Experience evaluating security programs, operational controls, or corrective-action plans.
• Skill in 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 positions in Charlotte are part of the Transportation Security Administration within the Department of Homeland Security. The role focuses on inspecting airports, airlines, and cargo facilities to ensure compliance with federal security requirements.

Inspectors perform field inspections, regulatory research, security assessments, incident response, and detailed report writing, coordinating with airport authorities and law-enforcement partners.