TSA Training Manager

Culmen International; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Culmen International seeks an experienced Training Manager to lead screening workforce training in Sarasota, FL. You will manage TSA screening training, supervise Security Training Instructors (STIs), Assistant Training Instructors (ATIs), and OJT coaches, ensuring personnel complete required training and certifications while supporting airport operations.

You will work with TSA personnel and Culmen leadership to schedule training, maintain records, and align with TSA directives and national

Qualifications

• Prior TSA SPP training-management experience required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the airport's TSA screening training program and oversee STIs, ATIs, OJT coaches and related training processes.
• Ensure screening personnel complete required training, certification, recurrent training, remediation, and development.
• Track training, certification, OJT, and compliance with accurate records and reporting.
• Coordinate training requirements and schedules with TSA personnel and Culmen leadership.
• Align training with TSA SOPs, directives, and national training standards.
• Identify gaps in performance and develop corrective training.
• Monitor instructor performance and ensure consistent training delivery across shifts.
• Integrate training requirements with staffing to minimize disruption to checkpoint operations.

Skills

TSA SPP training-management

STI qualification

TSO/STSO experience

Instructor-development certification

TSA training systems knowledge

Tools

TSA training systems

Job description

Develop the Team. Elevate Performance. Strengthen the Mission.

Culmen International is seeking an experienced Training Manager to lead screening workforce training in Sarasota, FL.

This is an exciting opportunity for experienced training and security professionals who are passionate about developing high-performing teams, strengthening operational readiness, and creating a culture of continuous learning and excellence.

As a Training Manager, you will lead the airport’s screening training program and oversee Security Training Instructors (STIs), Assistant Training Instructors (ATIs), OJT coaches, and the processes that support effective training delivery. You will help ensure screening personnel successfully complete required training, certification, recurrent training, remediation, and professional development while supporting the operational needs of a dynamic airport environment.

Build the Training Program Behind Mission Success

Strong screening operations start with a well-trained, prepared, and confident workforce. As a TSA SPP Training Manager with Culmen International, you will have the opportunity to lead the programs and people responsible for building that readiness.

You’ll connect training with real-world operational needs, develop instructors and coaches, identify opportunities to strengthen performance, and help ensure screening personnel have the knowledge and preparation needed to succeed.

If you are an experienced training leader who excels at bringing together people, performance, compliance, and operational readiness, we want to hear from you.

• Lead the 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 while maintaining accurate and complete records.
• Partner with TSA training personnel and Culmen operations leadership to coordinate training requirements and schedules.
• 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 training delivery across shifts.
• Integrate training requirements with operational staffing needs to minimize impacts on checkpoint and baggage operations.
• Provide management with training metrics, compliance status, risks, and recommendations for continuous improvement.

• 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.