Aviation Security Inspector: Regulatory Compliance Lead

TSA Job Resource; Hazard (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

TSA Job Resource in Hazard, KY seeks Transportation Security Inspector opportunities focused on aviation security. This role covers field inspections, regulatory research, security assessments, incident response, and detailed report writing to strengthen aviation security across airports, carriers, and cargo facilities.

Applicants should expect collaboration with airport authorities and law-enforcement partners, with travel and irregular hours as required.

Qualifications

• Conducting 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

TSA Job Resource in Hazard, KY seeks Transportation Security Inspector opportunities focused on aviation security. This role covers field inspections, regulatory research, security assessments, incident response, and detailed report writing to strengthen aviation security across airports, carriers, and cargo facilities.

Applicants should expect collaboration with airport authorities and law-enforcement partners, with travel and irregular hours as required.