TSA SPP Training Manager

Culmen International, LLC; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401k Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Training & Continuing Education

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Culmen International is seeking a TSA SPP Training Manager to lead screening workforce training at current and future U.S. airport locations, including Baltimore.

This role oversees the airport training program, its instructors, and coaching staff, ensuring certification, recurrent training, remediation, and development while maintaining operational readiness. The ideal candidate has extensive experience managing aviation security training programs, supervising instructors, and tracking

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing aviation security, transportation security, law-enforcement, or other regulated training programs.
• Experience supervising instructors and managing classroom, practical, and OJT programs.
• Knowledge of adult-learning principles and training compliance.
• Ability to work onsite at the assigned airport.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation and management of the airport's TSA screening training program.
• Supervise STIs, ATIs, OJT coaches, and other training staff.
• Coordinate new-hire, recurrent, remedial, return-to-duty, and specialized training.
• Track training, certification, OJT, and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate with TSA training personnel and Culmen leadership.
• Ensure training aligns with TSA SOPs and directives.
• Analyze performance to identify gaps and develop corrective training.
• Monitor instructor performance and ensure consistent delivery.
• Integrate training with operations to minimize disruption.
• Provide management with training metrics and risk assessments.

Skills

Aviation security training

Instructor supervision

Adult-learning principles

Certification tracking

Stakeholder management

Tools

TSA training systems

Job description

TSA SPP Training Manager

Job Locations

• US-VA-Alexandria
• US-CO-Denver
• US-MD-Baltimore
• US-TX-Dallas
• US-CA-Costa Mesa
• US-NY-New York
• US-TX-Brownsville
• US-CO-Denver
• US-NC-Fort Liberty
• US-FL-Tampa
• US-CA-Los Angeles
• ...

Position Type

Regular Full-Time W2

Clearance Requirements

DHS Suitability, Public Trust

About the Role

Culmen International is building a talent pipeline of experienced TSA SPP Training Managers to lead screening workforce training at future SPP airport locations throughout the United States.

The Training Manager will oversee the airport training program and its Security Training Instructors, Assistant Training Instructors, OJT coaches, and training processes, ensuring that screening personnel complete required training, certification, recurrent training, remediation, and professional development while maintaining operational readiness.

What You'll Do in Your New Role

Lead implementation and management of the airport's TSA screening training program.

• Supervise STIs, ATIs, OJT coaches, and other personnel supporting training delivery.
• Coordinate new-hire, recurrent, remedial, return-to-duty, and specialized training.
• Track training, certification, OJT, and compliance requirements and maintain accurate records.
• Coordinate training requirements and schedules with TSA training personnel and Culmen operations leadership.
• Ensure training remains aligned with current TSA SOPs, directives, and nationally developed training requirements.
• Analyze operational and training performance to identify recurring gaps and develop corrective training.
• Monitor instructor and coach performance and promote consistent delivery across shifts.
• Integrate training requirements with operational staffing to minimize impact on checkpoint and baggage operations.
• Provide management with training metrics, compliance status, risks, and recommendations for continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Significant experience managing aviation security, transportation security, law-enforcement, military, or other regulated operational training programs.
• Experience supervising instructors and managing classroom, practical, and OJT programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of adult-learning principles, training compliance, certification tracking, and remedial training.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and stakeholder-management skills.
• U.S. Citizen or U.S. National and ability to satisfy applicable TSA background and suitability requirements.
• Ability to work onsite at the assigned airport.

Desired Qualifications

• Prior TSA SPP training-management experience.
• Current or prior STI qualification.
• Prior TSO/STSO or other TSA screening experience.
• Formal instructor-development or adult-learning certification.
• Experience with TSA training systems and screening certification requirements.

About the Company

Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security, strengthening homeland defense, advancing humanitarian missions, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 150 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.

• Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, premiums for employees are 100% paid by Culmen, and dependent coverage is available at a nominal rate (including same or opposite sex domestic partners)
• 401k - Vested immediately and 4% match
• Life insurance and disability paid by the company
• Supplemental Insurance Available
• Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education
• 12 Paid Holidays

To learn more about Culmen International, please visit www.culmen.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.